I. prism collection:
about the collection
in the world of ultimo intimo, there’s a clear distinction between series and collections.
series are the product of the studio’s lab work — ongoing material and process explorations. small, concrete, and usually hands-on. they’re how new forms, textures, materials, and methods are developed. this is where the studio’s form language takes shape — the how behind the vision.
collections are the bigger picture — shaped by emotion, reflection, and narrative.
each one explores a complex theme from the realm of the human experience: what it means to be alive, to change, to long, to belong. collections are developed once a year and unveiled in an immersive presentation during dutch design week, where the space itself becomes part of the work — not just objects, but an atmosphere.
series are the how.
collections are the why.
together, they form the rhythm of ultimo intimo.
about the prism collection
meet ultimo intimo’s debut furniture collection: the prism collection — a family of geometric, minimal aluminum furniture. like a prism with its many facets, each piece in the collection is unique – from soft curves to sharp angles, offering a distinct perspective on form and identity.
the prism collection was unveiled at ultimo intimo’s solo-show prism of self during dutch design week 2024 at sectie-c. prism of self reflects founder charlotte kammerer’s belief that the objects we choose to surround ourselves with are not just functional but deeply personal. they reveal the layers of who we are: our aspirations, our past, and the stories we want to tell about ourselves.
set within an immersive installation, the space was draped entirely in reflective aluminum fabric, transforming the room into a world of light and mirrors. with mirror-polished furniture, a freestanding mirror totem, and a mesmerizing soundscape, visitors were invited on an experiential journey, exploring how reflections — literal and symbolic — reveal the complexity of identity.
this living room of reflection inspired visitors to ask: what do the objects in my own home say about me?
la chaise miroir, 2024.
la chaise miroir is the mirror edition of ultimo intimo’s la chaise – a design defined by elegant curves and clean lines, its seat seemingly floating in the air. the mirror edition is kept in leightweight and rust-resistant aluminium, with the seat polished to mirror finish.
la chaise miroir, as part of ultimo intimo’s debut furniture collection, was unveiled during dutch design week 2024 at ultimo intimo’s solo-exhibition prism of self.
dimensions: 73cm x 60cm x 91cm (L x D x H)
price on request
la chaise miroir, 2024 - aluminium
cubic chair is a study in minimalist, geometric elegance. the aluminium rod chair frame is lightweight and rust-resistant, making it suitable for both in- or outdoor use.
cubic chair, as part of ultimo intimo’s debut furniture collection, was unveiled during dutch design week 2024 at ultimo intimo’s solo-exhibition prism of self.
cubic chair, as part of ultimo intimo’s debut furniture collection, was unveiled during dutch design week 2024 at ultimo intimo’s solo-exhibition prism of self.
dimensions: 57cm x 35 cm x 79cm (L x D x H)
price on request
cubic chair, 2024 - aluminium
prisma credenza, 2024.
defined by its geometric shape, clean lines, and the elegance of aluminium, prisma credenza seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with a nod to memphis design.
prisma credenza, as part of ultimo intimo’s debut furniture collection, was unveiled during dutch design week 2024 at ultimo intimo’s solo-exhibition prism of self.
dimensions: 100cm x 20cm x 60,5cm (L x D x H)
price on request
prisma credenza, 2024 - aluminium
about prism of self
under the exhibition title prism of self, ultimo intimo debuted its first furniture collection – the prism collection – at dutch design week 2024.
set within a multisensory, immersive installation, visitors entered a bold yet introspective world shaped by experimental soundscapes and the lingering scent of incense. at the center stood a fragmented mirror totem, casting diffused reflections and anchoring the dream-like, otherworldly atmosphere.
the totem embodied the exhibition’s core idea: humans are like prisms — fractured, layered, and multi-sided. our homes reflect these inner facets, whether private or public, past or becoming.
show me your house, and i’ll tell you who you are.
prism of self invited visitors to experience design as storytelling — where objects become extensions of the self.
the show opened with a performance by ultimo intimo’s founder and creative head, charlotte kammerer, under the same name.
the totem
the performance