Marie michielssen
Tableware, vases, lighting and candles with a strong material identity
Marie Michielssen is one of the key creative voices behind Serax. Her work is tactile, recognisable and functional: everyday objects are given more shape, texture and presence without losing their purpose.
The collection includes Marie Michielssen tableware, La Mère tableware, Wind & Fire glass vases, paper mâché lamps and scented candles. Ceramics, glass, paper mâché, irregular forms and visible material structure play an important role in her work. This makes her designs especially relevant for expressive table settings, sculptural vases, warm lighting and small design objects with real use.
La Mère: tableware with irregular forms
La Mère tableware is one of Marie Michielssen’s most complete collections. It includes plates, bowls, high bowls, bowls on foot, serving dishes and cups. The soft, slightly irregular shapes give the table a more personal look, without becoming difficult to use.
The colours are easy to combine but still strong: off-white works as a calm base, Venetian red adds warmth and ebony creates a more graphic table setting. La Mère works for everyday meals, but also for breakfast, coffee, dessert, apero or shared dishes.
Wind & Fire vases and paper mâché lighting
Wind & Fire vases show another side of Marie Michielssen’s work. These glass vases are shaped around colour, volume and organic lines. They can be used with flowers, but also work empty as sculptural objects on a dining table, shelf, console or sideboard.
Her paper mâché lamps have a warmer and more tactile character. The Earth table lamps combine a matte, textured surface with a sculptural shape. They work well in places where the lamp also defines the atmosphere: a side table, bedroom, hallway, reading corner or low cabinet.
Scented candles as small design objects
Marie Michielssen’s scented candles combine fragrance, colour and object design. The collection includes Mystique, Aurora and Zephyr, each poured into a coloured glass pot with a lidded, apothecary-inspired shape.
The container is part of the design. Once the candle is finished, the glass pot can be reused as a small storage jar, holder or decorative object. This makes the candles a strong gift idea, but also a small design accent for the bathroom, bedroom, living room or coffee table.
FAQ
What is Marie Michielssen best known for?
Marie Michielssen is known for her long collaboration with Serax and for objects with strong materials, irregular forms and a tactile look. Her work includes tableware, vases, lamps, candles and decorative objects.
What is the La Mère collection?
La Mère is a tableware collection by Marie Michielssen for Serax. It includes plates, bowls, serving dishes and cups in colours such as off-white, Venetian red and ebony.
Can La Mère tableware be used every day?
Yes, La Mère tableware is suitable for everyday use. The collection includes practical plates, bowls, cups and serving dishes, so it works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, desserts and shared dishes.
What makes the Wind & Fire vases different?
Wind & Fire vases are glass vases with organic shapes and strong colour effects. They can be used with flowers, but also work empty as sculptural objects.
Are Marie Michielssen candles only scented candles?
No. They are scented candles, but the glass pot is also part of the design. After use, the container can be reused as a small jar, holder or decorative object.
Which Marie Michielssen product is best as a gift?
The scented candles are an easy gift because they combine fragrance, colour and a reusable glass pot. For a more design-focused gift, choose a Wind & Fire vase or a La Mère serving dish.
