Revision date 18-06-2012

Catalogue 2012-2013

About NLXLScrapwood Wallpaper by Piet Hein EekConcrete Wallpaper by Piet BoonBrooklyn Tins by MerciPromotional itemsGeneral info

NLXL was founded in the Netherlands in November 2010 by Rick and Esther Vintage. The company focusses on premium quality designer wallpaper. The first collection of wallpapers was designed by famed Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek and became an instant worldwide success. The “Scrapwood Wallpaper” collection is sold in 56 countries. For 2012 partnerships have been established with premium wallpaper distributors such as Arte International, Janelli & Volpi and Walpa Japan.

In 2012 NLXL launched 2 new collections with Europe’s hottest concept store Merci of Paris and Dutch Designer Piet Boon. These collections have been introduced at ICFF New York, Pulse Show London and Japantex Tokio.

NLXL Wallpaper has no pattern or repeat. This means that no 2 planks are the same in the Scrapwood Wallpaper collection, or each tin is unique in the Brooklyn Tins collection (obviously each roll is the same). This is what makes the NLXL wallpaper collections unique.

NLXL’s goal is to become the world’s smallest global company.

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About NLXL

Scrapwood Wallpaper by Piet Hein Eek

Piet Hein Eek developed a vision on recycling long before it came into fashion. “The scrapwood cupboard from 1990 was my reaction against the prevalent craving for flawlessness. I was walking around in a lumberyard and suddenly realized that old wood looked better than new. We are used to wanting mass products that are perfectly produced and look exactly the same. But I thought that there was space for imperfection. If you make honest furniture with natural materials and it gets old or scratched, it still looks beautiful — its aesthetic value never diminishes. I wanted to show that products that aren’t perfect still can appeal to our sense of aestetic and functionality. I also wanted to design a product that could be made with limited means, material that was abundant. The combination of uncommon material and also uncommon, but simple methods of working became the thread through our work.”

Rick Vintage: “Scrapwood Wallpaper is a perfect example of the ‘Piet Hein Eek’ way of working, it is simply putting planks to paper. The effect is astonishing, the quality is so high that you could foul anyone in to thinking it is real. People just love it. If it puts a smile on people’s faces then you really have a great product.”

The Scrapwood Wallpaper has won the ICFF New York Editors Award in 2011. It has been featured in the New York Times, Daily News, Country Living, Shelterpop, Remodelista, Core77, Cup of Jo, DesignBoom, HypeBeast, Design*sponge, etc.

Rick Vintage: “Working with Piet Hein has been an incredible journey, it skyrocketed our company worlwide. Piet Hein is like his designs: one of a kind. He has a very clear view and uncommon ideas on how to run a business. So besides being a great designer he is also a great source for invaluable advice.”

Scrapwood Wallpaper

PHE-03

PHE-02

PHE-07

PHE-04

PHE-01

PHE-03

PHE-02

PHE-04

PHE-05

PHE-07

PHE-06

PHE-08

Scrapwood Wallpaper by Piet Hein Eek.

- 8 different types, all types in stock- Weight per roll 2.09 lb / 950 gr. (incl. packaging)- Roll dimensions 19” x 354” inch / 48,7 x 900 cm- No Repeat No pattern!- over 47 SQFT / 4,4 m² of unique planks - heavy duty wallpaper with paper top layer and non woven backing- colourfast and washable with a soft cloth- no wallpapering table necessary, as it is the wall that is pasted- packaging: 1 roll in luxury packaging, 4 rolls in small bulk box, 32 rolls in large bulk box- ASTM E 84-10 Class B Fire Rating (Class A on concrete, B on drywall)- Lead time 2-5 days worldwide

Concrete Wallpaper by Piet Boon

Dutch designer Piet Boon is world famous for the incredible sophistication in his designs. The robust yet elegant classic Piet Boon style combines natural materials with subdued colour palettes for an unrivaled look that is authentic in every way. His attention to detail and esthetics can be found in private homes, beach houses, retail stores, resorts, hotels, public spaces, the furniture label and numerous product designs all over the world. Piet Boon: “We were absolutely stunned when we first visited NLXL. The production methods, level of quality and the company’s unique expertise and passion were a real eye opener. We are very proud of our Concrete Wallpaper. The result is amazing in every aspect. One really has to touch it to feel the difference with the real thing.Concrete with its sober, subdued character is one of my favorite materials. And now there is this fabulous wallpaper which lets one transform a space, be it a wall or ceilings easily and in a very affordable

way. We also plan to use it for wainscoting panels and ceiling. Another huge advantage is that minor damages don’t show. They seemingly simply disappear naturally in the ‘structure’.”

Wallpaper has made its rightful comeback. Over many centuries walls have been decorated and enriched with wallpaper. It creates interest and a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Rick Vintage: “Piet Boon is one of our idols. We are absolutely thrilled to create a backdrop for his contemporary designs. The rough edge of concrete has always been present at his interiors, so our teams got together to create Concrete Wallpaper. You won’t believe your eyes, it is better than the real thing! It has been a wonderful experience to work with Piet and Karin Boon and their team.”

Concrete Wallpaper

CON-03

CON-02

CON-07

CON-06

CON-01

CON-03

CON-02

CON-04

CON-05

CON-07

CON-06

Concrete Wallpaper by Piet Boon.

- 7 different types, all types in stock- Weight per roll 2.09 lb / 950 gr. (incl. packaging)- Roll dimensions 19” x 354” inch / 48,7 x 900 cm- No Repeat No pattern!- over 47 SQFT / 4,4 m² of unique planks - heavy duty wallpaper with paper top layer and non woven backing- colourfast and washable with a soft cloth- no wallpapering table necessary, as it is the wall that is pasted- packaging: 1 roll in luxury packaging, 4 rolls in small bulk box, 32 rolls in large bulk box- ASTM E 84-10 Class B Fire Rating (Class A on concrete, B on drywall)- Lead time 2-5 days worldwide

Brooklyn Tins by Merci

MERCI opened in march 2009 in the arty neighborhood of Haut-Marais in Paris. MERCI is an exceptional place that proposes an eclectic selection of design and fashion. More than just a retail project, it is a unique place, a destination store with 3 cafés and restaurants as well a very rich programme of exhibitions and scenographies that made the reputation of MERCI.

Jean-Luc Colonna d’Istria of MERCI: “In 2009, MERCI selected this vintage ceiling tins as a décor concept for the Parisien store. Since the opening, there is no one day whithout seing a visitor taking pictures of the MERCI tin counter or asking to buy it. This phenomenon has given MERCI the idea to get together with NLXL to design and market the wallpaper collection Brooklyn Tins.”

Historically, tin ceillings were introduced to North America as an affordable alternative to the exquisite plaster work used in European homes. It was between 1890 and 1930 that thin rolled tin-plates were being mass-produced. More than 45 companies marketed metal

ceilings. Most were in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York, located along railroad lines that served as the main routes for delivering the pressed metal products directlty to contractors. Tin ceilings were traditionally painted white to give the appearance of hand- carved or molded plaster. But, today the irregularity and the aging give all the appeal to this American architecture icon.

NLXL Founder Rick Vintage has a background in interior design. In 2005 he imported pressed tin plates for a restaurant project in the Netherlands. “Ever since we installed these tins I knew we had to do something with this beautiful product. MERCI is our key account in Paris, so we work very close together in marketing our wallpaper collections in Paris. At one of the famous parties during the Paris Design Week in january 2012 the design team of MERCI asked us if we were interested to make a wallpaper collection based on vintage tins. Brooklyn Tins was born. It is a great honour to work with the talented MERCI team. I think the collection shows the pleaseure we have had in working together on this project.”

Brooklyn Tins Wall & Ceilingpaper

TIN-02

TIN-01

TIN-07

TIN-04

TIN-01

TIN-03

TIN-02

TIN-04

TIN-05

TIN-07

TIN-06

TIN-08 = TIN 07 IN METALLIC GOLD LIMITED EDITION

Brooklyn Tins by Merci.

- 8 different types, all types in stock- incl. 1 limited editon in gold-metallic (PHE-08)- Weight per roll 2.2 lb / 1000 gr. (incl. packaging)- Roll dimensions 19” x 394” inch / 48,7 x 1000 cm- No Repeat No pattern!- over 53 SQFT / 4,9 m² of unique planks - heavy duty wallpaper with paper top layer and non woven backing- colourfast and washable with a soft cloth- no wallpapering table necessary, as it is the wall that is pasted- packaging: 1 roll in luxury packaging, 4 rolls in small bulk box, 32 rolls in large bulk box- ASTM E 84-10 Class B Fire Rating (Class A on concrete, B on drywall)- Lead time 2-5 days worldwide

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