Ah, the Chicago Café in Brussels, a place where vintage and ethics meet to create an unparalleled atmosphere, just like their choices in interior decoration. For a decade, the manager of this iconic café has chosen Kewlox furniture, attracted not only by their vintage look that perfectly harmonizes with the spirit of the place, but also by their commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.
"We chose Kewlox furniture because we find them very 'ethical' and vintage. We have been using them for 10 years and have followed their evolution over the last few years."
"But what really interests us is that it's a material we really like, which is easily adaptable, that we can easily repurpose. We especially love the variety of colors. If we want to do everything in white, we can even choose the color of the corner pieces. Plus, the doors slide, which is also cool."
The flexibility of Kewlox has inspired extraordinary creations, like the ingenious panel ceiling, the result of an unrestrained imagination that plays with vintage and repurposing. An invitation to discover these innovations in person.
"We also have funny anecdotes with Kewlox: My husband, for example, likes vintage objects that can be repurposed in the end. Things you would never have thought of, like putting panels in the ceiling. That's how we made the Kewlox panel ceiling that you can appreciate if you visit us!"
Julie Belaen,
Chicago Café's owner, Brussels
But the appeal of Kewlox doesn't just lie in their aesthetic appearance or proven durability. What truly captivates is the flexibility and modularity these pieces of furniture offer, allowing for customization and adaptation in perfect harmony with the dynamic and creative spirit of the café.
"We wanted to make our own custom furniture, and it seemed like the right solution, but we didn't really buy 'classic' furniture. We made the structure of our furniture with a blacksmith and ordered the doors from Kewlox. That's what we do every year, as soon as we see a door is a bit damaged or worn, we replace it with a new one. Here, since we are in the HoReCa sector, the doors wear out faster because we open and close them many times a day."
"Sometimes we repurpose the old doors for DIY projects around the café, but generally, we replace the doors that are damaged. We also frequently move the furniture around in the café."
