What we create,
is shaped by ECHOES.

ECHOES was born from friendship, curiosity, and a shared passion for design. In 2023, designer Olivier Daelman and furniture maker Toon Van der Gucht decided to join forces, merging their complementary skills into a single creative practice.

Where it began.

 In 2023, designer Olivier Daelman and furniture maker Toon Van der Gucht founded a collective dedicated to designing and producing furniture and objects in Sint-Niklaas and Ghent, Belgium. Their practice is rooted in the rich legacy of design and architectural history, while consciously extending beyond the boundaries of any single discipline.

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At ECHOES, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by the belief that “Speed comes solo, but progress comes with others”, we work closely with local makers and experts, embracing creative cross-pollination as the essence of our practice. After launching our first prototypes in late 2024, the debut collection followed in early 2025.

Our designs grow from our own vision, interests, and craftsmanship — not from commissions. By remaining independent and keeping every step in-house, we stay true to who we are. Each piece we create carries character, a hint of rock ’n’ roll, and is always rooted in a clear source of inspiration or idea. Furniture, for us, should do more than furnish a room — it should spark conversation.

  • Olivier studied interior design at Sint-Lucas and previously founded MAN architecten, DON, and ROSSO.

  • In 2019, Toon founded his own studio, specializing in bespoke work and furniture. Together, they bring their shared fascination for spatial design, furniture, and architecture to life.

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  • The name ECHOES embodies our approach: reverberations of design and architectural history finding new form in our creations. We seek to craft furniture and objects with lasting substance — not just ‘beautiful things,’ but pieces that carry meaning, intention, and a story to tell.

  • The first designs draw inspiration from Donald Judd’s minimalism and Renaat Braem’s critical vision in 'Het Lelijkste Land Ter Wereld'. Our sources of inspiration remain close to home: people, themes, and materials from our own surroundings. From this, a form of micro-architecture emerges — one that reaches beyond mere aesthetics. Each object is anchored in an idea that justifies its form.

  • All our pieces are designed and produced in Sint-Niklaas and Ghent, Belgium. We follow a single guiding principle: “Something is beautiful when nothing can be added or taken away without making it worse.”

Two men standing outdoors near a structure with metal siding and wooden beams. The man on the left is bald, wearing a green polo shirt and black pants. The man on the right has dark hair, wearing a white T-shirt, blue cargo pants, a blue cap, and white sneakers, resting his arm on the other man’s shoulder.

It's all about collaboration

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It's all about collaboration ✌︎

At ECHOES, collaboration is at the core of our practice. We actively seek exchanges with other disciplines, seeing cross-pollination as a source of innovation and meaning. Each project is, in a way, an open call — an invitation to create together.

Our work spans from monumental marble pieces that carry poetry and weight, to smaller designs in plywood or lacquer that ensure accessibility. In this way, we show that design can inspire and represent, while remaining functional and attainable. With a spirit of creative entrepreneurship, we look forward to building new collaborations and shaping future collections.