Long-term partnership – Trappenfabriek Vermeulen

Since 1987, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design (then still Henri Teulings & Zn.) has maintained a close partnership with Trappenfabriek Vermeulen – now the largest staircase manufacturer in the Netherlands.

The collaboration began when Kees Mol, then head of the steel division, visited the workshop in ’s-Hertogenbosch with a special request: curved and polished brass handrails for three steel spiral staircases at Hotel Oud Londen in Zeist.
After that success, more projects followed — including work in Gouda and Dordrecht, where Goldsteen introduced stainless steel (RVS) to Vermeulen’s stair production.

Since then, Goldsteen has produced countless stainless-steel staircases, railings, and wall handrails, and occasionally classic brass handrails and balustrades.
The collaboration continues to this day — with Goldsteen working alongside many specialists within Vermeulen’s wood and steel divisions, from design to installation.

👉 A partnership spanning over 35 years, built on craftsmanship, trust, and innovation.

📌 A few examples of projects over the years:

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Stainless steel chair – Richard Hutten limited editions

Source: NRC Handelsblad – April 26, 2007, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

For designer Richard Hutten, Goldsteen manufactured a limited edition of the iconic stainless-steel chair Sexy Relaxy. The chair was praised in the press and has been included in the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.

Stainless steel chair Sexy Relaxy – limited edition, produced by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “Exclusive design furniture such as Richard Hutten’s limited editions show how craftsmanship and art come together.” — NRC Handelsblad

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Dandelion Lamp – collaboration with Richard Hutten and Moooi (2001)

Source: Brabants Dagblad (30 August 2007), various design publications

Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design played a key role in the development and production of the now iconic Dandelion Lamp, designed by Richard Hutten and published by design label Moooi.

Where earlier attempts using stamped thin sheet metal proved unfeasible, Goldsteen proposed producing the design by laser cutting and folding aluminium. This innovative approach created the right combination of rigidity, aesthetics, and lightweight construction, making the lamp suitable for production.
Goldsteen manufactured the first prototypes and developed the full production method, after which Moooi began ordering the lamp in batches of 100 units. The lamp became a major commercial success and one of Moooi’s best-selling products in its early years. In total, Goldsteen produced over 5,000 pieces of the Dandelion.

Dandelion lamp by Richard Hutten – produced by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design for Moooi.

👉 Scan: Brabants Dagblad (30-08-2007), Marcus Goldsteen among Dandelion components.

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Collaboration with Moooi (2004–2020)

For sixteen years, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design worked closely with Moooi, the international design label founded by Marcel Wanders. Goldsteen developed and produced metal parts for dozens of lamps and furniture pieces, ranging from prototypes to full series.
A key element of this partnership was the production of the Dandelion lamp by Richard Hutten, manufactured in series by Goldsteen for many years. Goldsteen also frequently supported Moooi at international fairs, such as the annual Salone del Mobile in Milan, by producing prototypes and custom metal components.

📌 Examples (links to Architonic & design archives):

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Public project – waveshaped bicycle racks and benches

Source: Brabants Dagblad – November 7, 1998

For the beautification of Aalst shopping center, Goldsteen collaborated with artists Beth Galí and Alice Hekelenkamp. The result: wave-shaped bicycle racks and benches that permanently enhanced the cityscape.

Wavy stainless steel bike racks and benches in Aalst – made by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “The Bosch company Goldsteen contributes to the beautification of Aalst shopping center with wave-shaped bicycle racks and benches.” — Brabants Dagblad

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Private yacht – wrought-iron stair railings across three decks

Source: ShowBoats International (cover) & Boat International (2001)

In 2001, Goldsteen’s craftsmanship featured in a prestigious private yacht, published in ShowBoats International (cover) and Boat International. The project included stair railings spanning three decks, with decorative wrought iron and patinated brass acanthus leaves. Goldsteen handled the technical development and production, with a total lead time of six months.

Decorative wrought-iron stair railings with brass acanthus leaves – Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “On the cover, the yacht’s interior shines, with impressive wrought-iron details and patinated ornaments at center stage.” — ShowBoats International

Boat International – wrought-iron stair railing by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design

👉 “The stair railings across three decks combine artisanal skill with classical elegance.” — Boat International

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Public Artwork – Nassaukade Amsterdam

Sources: De Volkskrant, Brabants Dagblad, Klaverblad

For the Nassaukade in Amsterdam, Goldsteen manufactured the monumental artwork by artist Jos Willems, commissioned by the Municipality of Amsterdam. The sculpture, made entirely of red copper sheet and weighing 3.2 tons, was engineered and produced by Goldsteen.

👉 “Edelsmeden werken aan beeld.” — De Volkskrant

Brabants Dagblad scan – article on installation and fabrication of the Nassaukade copper artwork by Goldsteen.

👉 The Brabants Dagblad and Klaverblad also reported on this project.

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Restoration of the world’s largest timpani – Concertgebouw Amsterdam

Source: NRC Handelsblad, Brabants Dagblad, Bossche Omroep

Goldsteen restored the world’s largest timpani (ø 103 cm) for Marinus Komst. The instrument, originally built for the Concertgebouw Orchestra, was brought back to life and used again in performances of Mahler’s Seventh Symphony conducted by Riccardo Chailly.

Restoration of the largest concert timpani for Concertgebouw Amsterdam – Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “Thanks to Marcus Goldsteen, everything was repaired and the timpani is now shining again.” — NRC Handelsblad

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Stainless steel chalice for golf course in Abu Dhabi

Source: Brabants Dagblad, August 1997

Goldsteen produced a monumental stainless steel chalice weighing over 250 kilos for a prestigious golf course in Abu Dhabi, as part of a fountain. The project highlights the international scope of Goldsteen’s craftsmanship.

Brabants Dagblad scan – stainless steel chalice of 250 kilos for Abu Dhabi golf course, crafted by Goldsteen.

👉 “The renowned Goldsteen metal workshop in ’s-Hertogenbosch created a stainless steel chalice worth 40,000 guilders for a Saudi-Arabian golf course.” — Brabants Dagblad

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Golf club De Hooge Vorssel interior – innovation in copper and brass

Source: Golfers Magazine, 1992

For the new golf club De Hooge Vorssel in Nistelrode, Goldsteen produced all the metal decorative elements: lamps, picture frames, glass racks, bar cladding, brass and copper scrolls, and bar railings. Everything was crafted in tinned red copper and brass.
The patinated red copper elements were a unique invention by Goldsteen: never before had this process been applied in modern interior design. The result was praised internationally for its distinctive atmosphere and elegance.

Golfers Magazine scan – interior of De Hooge Vorssel golf club with tinned copper and brass, crafted by Goldsteen.

👉 “The design by Karmijn Interior Design, tinned copper and steamed pearwood.” — Golfers Magazine

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International Superyachts – Prestigious Commissions

Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design contributed exceptional metalwork for several award-winning superyachts.

Symphony – stair railings over three decks, bronze-patinated wall panels and mouldings. Read on Wikipedia 📸 “Photo of the central staircase in Symphony.” — SuperYachtFan
Aquarius – three steel spiral staircases with curved stainless-steel glass-groove handrails.
Read on Wikipedia 📸 “Photo of the central staircase in Aquarius.” — YachtCharterFleet
Madame Gu – three steel staircases with wrought-iron railings and gilded bronze leaves. Read on Wikipedia
Lady Christine – wrought-iron stair railings over three decks, praised as one of the most beautiful yacht staircases. See the list 📸 “Photo of the central staircase in Lady Christine.” — Luxury Yachts
Blue Moon – wrought-iron stair railings over three decks.
On YachtCharterFleet, there are photos showing the staircases with the wrought-iron work produced by Goldsteen for Blue Moon. This visual reference underscores our expertise in yacht interiors and ornamental metalwork. More info 📸 “Photo of the central staircase in Blue Moon.” — YachtCharterFleet
Space – central glass staircase
For this prestigious project, architect Donald Starkey envisioned a central staircase in the shape of a seashell. The wish was that the steps would be attached only on the wall side, fully hidden behind the decorative cladding.
Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design developed and manufactured the complete step construction in stainless steel and created deep-drawn, double-curved shells for the brass treads. For each step (12 in total, each uniquely curved), Goldsteen designed and produced a dedicated steel press mould – a positive and a negative – to form the brass under high pressure.
The treads were then polished, bright-nickel plated and chrome plated for a striking finish. The result achieved exactly what was intended: at first sight, the owner exclaimed only one word – “Wow”.
📸 Central staircase – Photo Royal van Lent

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International Superyachts – from Moonen to Feadship

Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design (formerly Teulings) has been active in luxury yacht construction for decades. Starting in ’s-Hertogenbosch with gilded brass stair railings for Moonen Yachts, the company grew in the 1990s into international assignments. One milestone was the stainless-steel tent structure for the royal yacht Al Salamah (see above), which introduced Goldsteen’s craftsmanship to the global yachtbuilding industry.

Since then, Goldsteen has delivered structural and decorative metalwork for leading shipyards such as Oceanco, Lürssen Yachts, Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw, and especially Royal van Lent Shipyard (Feadship). Projects ranged from complete staircase constructions and stainless-steel balustrades to forged stair railings, patinated bronze, and other custom metal details.

📜 Selection of yachts featuring Goldsteen’s work:

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Design Lighting – Collaboration with Studio Piet Boon

Source: Studio Piet Boon (2003–2010); Maretti Lighting

Between 2003 and 2010, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design developed and produced the metal components for several iconic lighting and furniture designs by Studio Piet Boon.
These included the lamps Trijnie (in rusted, galvanized and powder-coated steel finishes), Klaar, and the wall and table versions Klaartje, as well as stainless steel furniture fittings such as hatch rings and door handles.
Goldsteen refined the designs to make them suitable for series production of 100–200 pieces each, with a focus on material integrity, finish and aesthetic quality.
In total, more than 2,000 lamps and fittings were produced — a testament to craftsmanship and precision engineering.

👉 The lamp designs were later acquired by producer Maretti and remain iconic within Studio Piet Boon’s lighting collection.

📸 Lamps “Trijnie” and “Klaar” – View on pietboon.com

📸 Lamp “Klaartje” – View on pietboon.com

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Interior project – Naturalis renovation/expansion, Leiden (1998)

Source: commissioned by Keijsers Interieur (Limburg); press coverage in 1998
For the major renovation/expansion of Naturalis (opened 1998), Goldsteen supplied a range of metal decorative and functional elements on commission from Keijsers Interieur — including displays, spiral staircases and fitted metal furnishings. The project was reported in the press as one of the largest interior projects in the Netherlands at the time. Goldsteen carried out technical development and production of several metal components.

Metal structures for Naturalis Leiden, including stairs and displays – Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉“The renewed Naturalis was described in the press as one of the largest interior projects in the Netherlands at that time.” — Press reports, 1998

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Restoration Project – Wilhelmina Bridge, ’s-Hertogenbosch (1997)

Source: Brabants Dagblad, 21 May & June 1997

For the renovation of the Wilhelmina Bridge in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Goldsteen restored the steel railings and lanterns, and manufactured new stainless-steel fittings for the bridge railing. The works took place in spring and summer 1997, including the repair of the balustrades and the reinstatement of the six crown-shaped lanterns.

Newspaper article Brabants Dagblad on start of railing and lantern renovation Wilhelminabrug Den Bosch by Goldsteen.

👉 “Yesterday marked the start of the renovation of the Wilhelmina Bridge over the Dommel in Den Bosch.” — Brabants Dagblad, 21-5-1997

Installation of lanterns and crown piece after Wilhelminabrug Den Bosch renovation, with new stainless fittings by Goldsteen.

👉 “The Wilhelmina Bridge between Visstraat and Stationsweg in Den Bosch was ‘crowned’ again yesterday.” — Brabants Dagblad, June 1997

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Publication – Playground Fence Bartjesschool, ’s-Hertogenbosch (1996)

Source: Brabants Dagblad, February 1996

In an article, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design was praised for creating a creative and functional playground fence for the Bartjesschool. Made of steel and hot-dip galvanized, the fence highlights Goldsteen’s expertise in producing custom work that is both aesthetic and practical.

👉 “A creative and functional playground fence, designed and manufactured by Goldsteen.” — Brabants Dagblad, 1996

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Tent structure – Yacht Al Salamah (1998-99)

Source: Goldsteen internal documentation; public image source: SuperyachtFan

On commission from Beekmans RVS, Goldsteen produced elegant stainless steel “tent-poles” for the yacht Al Salamah. According to internal documentation, these poles feature titanium-gilded rings and brass/titanium gilded peaks. They support a permanently installed deck canopy that provides shade from the sun.

👉 See the photo on SuperyachtFan

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Monument of the Lost Children – National Monument Camp Vught (1999)

Source: design by artist Teus van den Berg-Been; commissioned by Stichting Vriendenkring Nationaal Monument Vught; various press reports, 1999

In 1999, Goldsteen realised the Monument of the Lost Children at National Monument Camp Vught, commissioned by Stichting Vriendenkring Nationaal Monument Vught and designed by artist Teus van den Berg-Been. The memorial commemorates 1269 deported and murdered Jewish children. It consists of bronze-patinated brass plates with stainless steel stars, gilded with titanium. Goldsteen was responsible for the technical development, production, stone base, and installation of the monument. The unveiling received national media coverage, including reports on Dutch national television (NOS).

👉 Read more on Wikipedia

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Royal recognition – Appointed Purveyor to the Royal Household since 2008

Source: Brabants Dagblad (2008); official recognition by the King

In 2008, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design was officially appointed Purveyor to the Royal Household. The royal warrant was presented on behalf of the King by Mayor Rombouts of ’s-Hertogenbosch.
The distinction crowned more than a century of craftsmanship: the company was founded in 1906 as Teulings smithy and grew into a specialist in high-end metal manufacturing.

Brabants Dagblad 2008 article – Goldsteen appointed Purveyor to the Royal Household by Mayor Rombouts.

👉 “Goldsteen may now call itself Purveyor to the Royal Household.”

👉 See also the official list of Purveyors to the Royal Household.

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Restorations & Heritage Projects

Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design (formerly Firma Henri Teulings & Zn.) has contributed to numerous restorations of monumental buildings and artworks throughout the years. Craftsmanship in metalwork and the preservation of historic heritage were always central.

📌 Examples include:

St. John’s Cathedral, ’s-Hertogenbosch (1961–1985) – Multiple contributions to the restoration of metal components under contractor Nico de Bont. At that time, the company was located in the Korte Putstraat, right under the shadow of the cathedral.

📸 St. John’s Cathedral – [Photo link]

Het Oude Loo, Palace Het Loo, Apeldoorn – Restoration of metal elements commissioned by the Dutch Royal Family. Teulings received a personal letter of thanks from architect Kees Royaards.

📸 Palace Het Oude Loo – [Photo link]

Choir screens, Oude Kerk Amsterdam – Dismantling, removal of old patina, polishing, lacquering and reinstallation. Client: Koninklijke Woudenberg.

📸 Oude Kerk Amsterdam – [Photo link]Choir screens,

Grote Kerk Breda – Removal of old patina, soldering of loose parts, polishing and lacquering. Client: Nico de Bont.

📸 Grote Kerk Breda – [Photo link]

Doors, Rotterdam City Hall – Restoration of bronze details: removing oxide layers, bronzing and waxing. Client: Koninklijke Woudenberg.

📸 Rotterdam City Hall – [Photo link]

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Real Fake Gold – Art Projects

Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design engineered and manufactured brass artworks for Real Fake Gold, including a turnstile and a canopy bed with chest. These works were exhibited in several Belgian museums and exhibitions, such as the M HKA (Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp), and received broad media coverage.

Brass canopy bed with chest – Real Fake Gold artwork, produced by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “Real fake gold is all around you” was the title of their joint project…” — H ART Magazine, 2014

Brass turnstile weighing 600 kilos – Real Fake Gold artwork, produced by Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design.

👉 “The work weighs no less than 600 kilos. Nobody saw this coming: a turnstile in gleaming brass, as a nod to the bling-bling world of some collectors.” — De Standaard, 2014

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Volvo Expo 2000 – Worldwide Applied Exhibition Concept

In 1995, Goldsteen Metal Manufacturing & Design was commissioned by Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions (Eindhoven) to develop and manufacture aluminium components for the Volvo Expo in Frankfurt. Following its success, the same concept was rolled out worldwide, with Goldsteen producing all aluminium elements.
The system included flexible wall structures with aluminium brackets (6 mm), round columns Ø80×5 mm, assembled foot bases from 10 mm plate, curved gateways, and aluminium truss structures from tube 40×5 mm with Ø12 mm welded cross bars. All components were finished with high-quality anodizing.

Aluminium exhibition stand Volvo Expo 2000 with components by Goldsteen

👉 Volvo Expo 2000 – Exhibition stand with Goldsteen components

Thank-you letter from Gielissen to Goldsteen for Volvo Expo 2000 project

👉 See also the official thank-you letter from Gielissen (1995)

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Hospitality Interiors – Kaja & Kroeze

In the years when Marcus and Matteus Goldsteen still worked at Henri Teulings & Zn., and later at Goldsteen, countless polished brass and copper fittings were made for bars, restaurants, hotels and shops.
For major interior designers such as Kaja Interieurs and Kroeze Interieur, Goldsteen produced hand-crafted bar rails, glass holders, bottle racks and decorative details — precision-made from brass or red copper, metals requiring exceptional skill to form and finish.
These luxurious elements were exported worldwide and gave countless hospitality interiors a refined, elegant character.