Life in Motion: Artilleriet Founder Christian Duivenvoorden’s Evolving Home in Gothenburg
In the villa town of Långedrag, just outside Gothenburg, Artilleriet co-founder Christian Duivenvoorden lives with his partner, Björn, their son, Niko, and the family dog, Minou, in a 19th-century Jugend villa that has quietly evolved over time. Designed with the precept that a home is never finished, the house—like Artilleriet, the beloved Gothenburg design shop Christian founded 15 years ago with childhood friend Sofie Ekeberg—reflects an ongoing process of change and refinement. The interiors weren’t overhauled but adjusted: new tones and updated furnishings were introduced to bring warmth and continuity.
Once monochrome, the house was reimagined by Artilleriet Design Studio with subtle contrasts and a palette drawn from nature. Farrow & Ball hues lend softness to the walls, complementing original pine floors and a well-loved pieces. Nothing feels staged or static; instead, the rooms show a life in motion. As with Artilleriet itself, the house reflects a practiced eye—collected, edited, and still evolving.
Photography by Lina Green at Artilleriet, except where noted.
Above: The original floors are pine and the house was painted in various Farrow & Ball colors, all painted when the family first moved into the house in 2013.
The 300-square-meter house was built in 1890 in the Jugendstil style—the German/Nordic version of Art Nouveau—and in this iteration of a refresh, did not include any remodeling or renovation, merely a decor update. Most furniture was updated and some was still in good shape, which they kept.
Above: The table is the Artilleriet Voble Console in burl wood. Atop the console is the Large Cenote Vase and the Serax Encensoir Scented Candle.
Above: In the dining room: a Blasco Varenne Bench, the Tre Sekel Hommage Oblong Dining Table, and a pair of J.L. Møller Model 71 Chairs.
Above: An impressive Cherry Vitrine from Artilleriet Interiors keeps old and new tableware.
Above: On the way into the living room, a De La Espada Kimble Windsor Chair and an original tiled fireplace.
Above: The living room is anchored with the low Mung Coffee Table in burl wood topped with the Artilleriet AteliersTotem Candle Holders in Silver. The pendant is the Tuolo Lantern by Taiwan-Lantern.
Above: The sofa is the Artilleriet Interiors Mamma Sofa in Awassi Bouclé and the throw is the Artilleriet Ateliers Mohair Tassel Throw in Ultimate Beige. The rug is the Cappelen Dimyr No.10.
Above: Sheepskin chairs (from left to right): the Ingeborg Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak and Honey Sheepskin and a pair of Wulff ATD2 Lounge Chairs from &Tradition. The floor lamp is the Kalmar Werkstätten Hase BL Floor Lamp in Polished Brass.
Above: The Porta Romana Scallop Shell Wall Light is mounted above the Dagmar Clam Chair.
Above: In a second dining room, the De La Espada Together Extending Table in walnut outfitted with FDB Møbler J80 Chairs.
Above: The PP225 Flag Halyard Chair, Joe Armitage Floor Lamp, and Tapestry No.04 from Cappelen Dimyr.
Above: A bathroom outfitted with black tile, a freestanding tub, antique console, fiddle leaf fig, and Serge Mouille chandelier. Photograph by Mariette Svensson for Artilleriet.
Above: The Made a Mano Glazed Lava Stone Basin paired with a single hand raw brass faucet. Photograph by Mariette Svensson for Artilleriet.
Above: The Artilleriet Ateliers Roberta Cedar Side Table, with the Santa & Cole Zeleste Table Lamp and the Serge Mouille Wall Lamp with Two Rotating Arms above. The bed is the Gervasoni Ghost 80G Bed Frame 180.
Above: The Deneb Desk with the Kimble Windsor Chair, both by De La Espada, with the Santa & Cole Básica M2 Table Lamp. The rug is by Beni Mansura, also available at Artilleriet.
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