Drawing on a background in art collecting and product design, together with a deep knowledge of traditional woodworking, we design bases and display systems that quietly enhance the presence of each work, while bringing coherence to the collection as a whole - whether in a private residence, exhibition, or gallery context.

We believe that a refined and restrained mode of presentation reveals what is often referred to as the collector’s eye. Our approach is therefore not to transform objects, but to articulate their relationships - allowing a collection to be experienced as a unified visual statement.

Whether working with private collectors, art galleries, or institutions, we aim to offer a considered perspective on display - one in which a collection is not just installed, but carefully orchestrated.

The founder, Jan-Hendrik de Groote, is a product designer and dedicated collector of African art, with a particular focus on craftsmanship and material quality. ‘Grace Custom Bases’ was established as a studio practice through which this dual sensibility - design precision and connoisseurship - elevates artworks and collections, enhancing their presence, coherence, and perceived significance.