OUR MISSION
Due to its love of sophisticated interiors and the finest materials, Arte aims to be the world’s most passionate trendsetter in high-quality, exclusive wallcoverings for demanding interior specialists and enthusiasts with taste. Craftsmanship, creativity and innovation form part of Arte’s human and family DNA.
Arte strives to create exquisite, innovative and eclectic wallcoverings for sophisticated interiors worldwide. The family business is rooted in creativity, craftsmanship, ingenuity and inventiveness. From the origins within the design studio and many stages of production to the warehouse, through to the dedicated customer service and the office team, every moment of the Arte journey is important and stems from the same commitment to delivering the very best level of service, design, quality and innovation.
OUR ROOTS
At the helm of Arte today are brothers Philippe and Steven Desart, the third generation of Desarts to be driving the brand. The Desart family have a long history rooted within the Belgian rural and agricultural area of Haspengouw.
Three generations
Their grandfather started as a paint distributor and launched the family brand ‘Desart Paints’. When Philippe and Steven’s father Jean Pierre joined the family business in 1968, his keen eye recognised the limitless creative potential of wallpaper, a product with which one could experiment not only with the alchemy of colour, but also with pattern and texture. He pivoted the focus from paint to that of distributing and making its own wallpaper collections, a decision that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Arte company in 1981.
He wanted to create his own products and invested in a design studio. His passion for wallcoverings and interior design encouraged his sons Philippe and Steven to join the business. With the same dedication as their father, they drive Arte’s global strategy as well as leading the day-to-day operations. Today Arte is internationally recognised as one of the leading, specialist wallcovering brands – distributed in over 100 countries and featured in top luxury hotels, retail spaces and residential homes.
