Kaloyan Vasilev is a name increasingly associated with innovative and contemporary furniture design. His creations are not just functional objects but true works of art that inspire admiration and provoke thought. Each collection he presents is carefully conceived and executed with attention to detail, with every piece bearing its unique character and story.
This year, during the prestigious Milan Design Week, Kaloyan Vasilev unveiled his new collection, Haute Charpenterie. This series consists of furniture pieces that not only serve their purpose but also act as sculptural elements capable of enhancing any space. The collection is the result of long hours of work and experimentation, with each item created with an eye for harmony between form and function.
Haute Charpenterie places Bulgarian design at the forefront of the global stage, demonstrating that Bulgaria has much to offer the international audience. Kaloyan Vasilev manages to combine traditional techniques with modern materials and technologies, creating something truly unique and impressive.
For the designer, this is not merely about presenting new products; it’s an opportunity to reveal new dimensions of perception. He believes that design should be more than just aesthetics—it should evoke emotions and tell stories. This is what makes his furniture so special and significant.
The culmination of this vision is the Five Dimensions bench. Crafted from solid walnut, it is encased in epoxy resin and pierced by a steel axis. This masterpiece symbolizes strength and resilience, combining natural and industrial elements into one whole. The bench not only offers comfort and convenience but also serves as a visual focal point that attracts attention and inspires contemplation.
With the Haute Charpenterie collection, Kaloyan Vasilev proves that Bulgarian design can hold its own on the international stage. His furniture pieces are not just objects; they are genuine works of art deserving of a place on the most prestigious international platforms. They are a testament to the talent and creativity of a young designer who is unafraid to experiment and explore new horizons.
Biography
Kaloyan Vassilev is a young Bulgarian designer whose path in the world of art and high design began at an early age. Trained in Vienna and graduated from the Forestry University in Sofia, he created the KV Design studio – a space in which he experiments with materials and transforms furniture into sculptures with function. Awarded the “Furniture of the Year 2024” award for his Smart Desk, Kaloyan is now expanding his vision beyond the traditional – into collections that combine emotion, form and innovation.
Today, Kaloyan views design not as an object, but as an experience. His works open up a space for a new perception – between light and form, between reality and illusion. Each of his works and the hard work of the KV Design team is an invitation to feel how matter can speak and change the way we see the world around us.
Participation in Milan and Monaco
Kaloyan’s previous participation in Milan Design Week in 2024 became a turning point for his work. There, he discovered the power of design as a universal language that can connect cultures, ideas and visions. The encounter with the global scene gave him not only confidence, but also inspiration to take a new direction – towards projects that go beyond practicality and approach abstract art.
Thus, for this year’s edition of the Milan Design Week, the Haute Charpenterie collection was born – furniture created as sculptures with function, which put Bulgarian design in dialogue with global trends. For Kaloyan, this is a way not just to present objects, but to reveal new dimensions of perception, worthy of the most prestigious international stages. The culmination of this vision is the Five Dimensions bench – made of solid walnut, encapsulated in epoxy resin and pierced by a steel axis.
Five Dimensions
DESIGNERS Kaloyan Vasilev
DIMENSIONS (CM) h 47 / w 47 / l 160
MATERIALS walnut wood / epoxy resin / stainless steel
EDITION edition of 1 + 3
LEAD TIME 12-20 weeks
FINISH varnish gloss / oil
COLOR OF EPOXY transparent
More than a bench, it is a shifting experience: each angle reveals a new truth, a whole dissolving into fragments, fragments converging into form. The piece plays with perception, creating illusions where matter bends into light. It is not simply an object, but an exploration of how reality refracts—where design becomes art, and the visible becomes infinite – simply a sculpture with function.
This work that takes KV Design to Monaco Art Week – thanks to the collaboration with One Gallery and the trust of Desislava Zafirova, who recognizes the power of his vision.
There, Five Dimensions is presented alongside the works of Hristo Javashev – Christo, Salvador Dali and other world names. For Kaloyan, this is not just a participation, but proof that Bulgarian design can take its place among the most significant voices in art and culture.
The collection Haute Charpenterie by KV Design
„We strive to craft designs that are not just complete in form but also entirely unique. To achieve this uniqueness, we work extensively with epoxy resin, a material that offers endless possibilities for combining colors, textures, and materials. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted—our combined expertise in sculpture, woodworking, and resin artistry ensures the highest level of craftsmanship and quality.”
KV Design
Here are some of the works in the collection:
Next steps
Kaloyan Vassilev’s gaze is now directed towards the future. After his successes in Milan and Monaco, he feels his mission more and more clearly – to inspire Bulgarian artists and awaken creativity in the people around him. For him, design is not just matter, but a spark that can awaken new ideas and draw attention to the beauty in everyday objects. The upcoming year promises even larger challenges – participation in international competitions, new collaborations with artists, as well as projects that go beyond furniture design. KV Design will continue to cross the boundaries between function and art, turning each of its creations into a symbol of the aspiration for a new dimension – where the local rises to the global, and imagination becomes reality. A new chapter is ahead – not just bigger, but bolder and more inspiring. A chapter in which Bulgarian design will resonate more strongly on the world stage, and each subsequent work will carry within itself the promise of new horizons, transforming matter into poetry and furniture into an experience.
Contacts
Showroom: Sofia 1505, 41 Shipka Street
web: kvdesign-bg.com
