Fine leather atelier & design studio

Leather craftsmanship with a multidisciplinary approach

Both a design studio and a leather manufacturing workshop, Niyona is at the crossroads of influences between minimalist aesthetics and traditional techniques. It draws all the professions and all stages of creation together, in accordance with its interdisciplinary approach. Thanks to this ongoing dialogue between expertise and a shared ambition to put craftsmanship on the contemporary scene, the creative process takes on its full meaning.

Niyona composes its universe from a repertoire that is always open to design, gastronomy, fashion, architecture and scenography; transverse characteristics of the studio as a laboratory for creation, excellence of know-how and the association of leather trades.

Les Glycines
& Le 1862

The project for the Michelin-starred restaurant Le 1862 at Hôtel & Spa Les Glycines was born from a human connection between two women—a rare and precious encounter in this industry.

Maison Colette

For Maison Colette, we had the privilege of crafting a bespoke collection of handmade leather accessories, designed to enhance the restaurant’s refined ambiance.

Caviar Spoon Boxes
Daniel Bernard

Creation of a limited series of 10 cases for caviar spoons, designed for the tortoiseshell expert and artisan Daniel Bernard.

Handmade in Brussels, since 2010.

Niyona was founded in Brussels in 2010 by Nina Bodenhorst and Jonathan Wieme.

The studio is the result of a delicate human encounter, a sharing of values and ideals. The desire to move forward and excel has united the founders around this shared adventure for more than fifteen years. They have never strayed from their quest for excellence and creativity. Their backgrounds of design studies, artistic direction and advertising, as well as the encounter with high quality craftsmanship have influenced their approach. It is intended to be free of any framework and received notions, removing the barriers between disciplines.

Christophe Gevers CG01
AXIS71

We produced a series of leather lamps for AXIS71, including the CG01 lamps designed by renowned Belgian designer Christophe Gevers.

In Hale Wallpiece
Ben Storms

"Contrasting with the weathered steel, Storms experimented with a leather covering for the blown metal shape. The leather is put on the shape before it is blown.

DOCUMENTA Library
Alexandre Lowie

Introducing a bespoke corner library, meticulously designed to showcase a collector's most treasured objects. This piece is a true testament to modern craftsmanship, blending intricate details, innovative techniques, and thoughtful interior design.

At Niyona, craftsmanship and creation are a common cause.

Niyona, a studio with a multidisciplinary approach, decompartmentalises the research and development, the leather trades and expertise to offer its clients the experience of craftsmanship excellence that embodies their creative vision.

KVADRAT/RAF SIMONS

The Shaker System by Kvadrat/Raf Simons is a new concept for the home, resetting how we live and creating beauty from order.

Eyewear Cases
Daniel Bernard

We designed and handmade a small series of eyewear cases for Daniel Bernard, a French bespoke glasses artisan.

Caviar set
Maison Degand

A Bespoke Caviar Set Box for La Maison Degand We were recently entrusted with the creation of an exclusive caviar set box for La Maison Degand in Brussels—an exquisite gift, entirely handmade with the finest materials, designed for truly special moments.

Bodenhorst, one-of-a-kind remarkable trunks, handmade on Earth.

Bodenhorst is our signature label and reinvents the art of exceptional objects with handcrafted, bespoke trunks and cases.
Driven by a desire to celebrate authenticity and uniqueness, the house blends the heritage of fine leatherwork and artisanal woodworking
with contemporary elegance, offering timeless, rare, and refined creations.

Humidor

A Timeless Sanctuary for Your Cigars Inspired by the elegance of Heian-period Japanese temples, this humidor is a fusion of rare materials and masterful craftsmanship.

“Desert” Attaché-Case

Attaché to the Desert Inspired by our recent journey through California's vast landscapes, we crafted this timeless attaché case in natural leather—designed to evolve gracefully with exposure to the elements.

Interstellar
The Surgeon x Granada Gallery

Step into the future with “Interstellar”. A custom handmade pair of Nike Off-Whites featuring a 4.56 billion-year-old meteorite.