Nicolene van der Walt combines her backgrounds in contemporary art and classical woodworking to create functional, sculptural design objects and free-standing furniture. Making use of carefully selected solid wood sourced from sustainably managed forests in Germany, she produces every piece by hand in her workshop in Berlin-Neukölln.

She focuses on handcrafted, one-off pieces and limited editions as well as small-batch productions in which each piece is assigned a batch and edition number upon completion. Her minimalistic style is characterised by the repetition of geometric forms, often accompanied by an element of surprise.

Nicolene is originally from South Africa and is based in Berlin. She has been able to achieve several awards with her exceptionally crafted pieces.