HENRY VAN DER VIJVER’S ONLINE PORTFOLIO

Henry is a London based decorative artisan, surface designer/finisher & colourist performing specialist decoration projects worldwide.

He fronts a small friendly team of London’s finest Decorative Artisans & Master Craftsmen through his company HVART LTD. The business was established in 1988 & the majority of the team has now worked together for over two decades helping Henry to create some of the worlds finest interiors.

The team work predominately for London Interior Designers & Architects to create beautiful classic & contemporary surface designs & finishes in both paint & plaster mediums.

SPECIALIST DECORATION PORTFOLIO

  • Hand Painted faux marquetry walling
  • Contemporary Japanning Lacquer Walls & Ceiling for Trilbey Gorden Interiors
  • Claridges Bijou Bar_ Faux Tortoiseshell Design_for Bryan O'Sullivan Studios
  • Hand painted faux marble columns - (commissioned by Calfe Crimmings) - One Canada Square - London
  • Trompe l'oeil ceiling mural of oriental spring blossom on antiqued metal leaf - London
  • Mineral pearl plaster walling - London.
  • Weeks of preparation & surface love go into creating our 'Contemporary Japanning Lacquer' finishes. Our lacquer finishes are waterborne, totally colour fast and will remain looking stunning with no yellowing or fading. We incorporate our soft passagio finish beneath the lacquered surface to give a glazed ceramic like appearance. These finishes have the essence of the past as they feel like traditional Japanning lacquers with soft watery vibration, depth and soul. Lacquered walls are dramatic and not for the faint hearted be it client or craftsmen. The process is extremely labour-intensive but they create unforgettable, exciting rooms.
  • Hand painted faux marble columns and patina glaze work - Montenegro