The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet (2025)
The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet follows the life of designer Aldo van den Nieuwelaar. He designed the iconic A’dammer cabinet, an international design icon, with over seventy versions sold worldwide. Museums acquired his work, and he became a promising name in the design world. But Aldo was more of an artist than an entrepreneur, and his perfectionism clashed with commercial interests. His tense relationship with director Harm Scheltens of furniture manufacturer Pastoe, in particular, escalated into a years-long legal battle over money, recognition, and control.
Director: Harro Henkemans
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Screenplay
Editing: Jos Driessen
Production: Omroep MAX, Pelicula Film BV
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
amsterdam, netherlands, furniture, designer, netherlands, design, 80s style, industrial design, aldo van den nieuwelaar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet about?
- The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet follows the life of designer Aldo van den Nieuwelaar. He designed the iconic A’dammer cabinet, an international design icon, with over seventy versions sold worldwide. Museums acquired his work, and he became a promising name in the design world. But Aldo was more of an artist than an entrepreneur, and his perfectionism clashed with commercial interests. His tense relationship with director Harm Scheltens of furniture manufacturer Pastoe, in particular, escalated into a years-long legal battle over money, recognition, and control.
- Who directed The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet?
- The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet was directed by Harro Henkemans.
- How long is The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet?
- The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet?
- The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet is a Documentary film.
- Where was The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet produced?
- The A’dammer - The Man Behind the Cabinet was produced in Netherlands.