BRANDING

PastOe

Automne Studio designed the new identity of Pastoe, introducing a refreshed logo where the “A” is more than just a letter: it’s a tribute to the iconic “A’dammer” cabinet designed in 1978 by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar. “A’dammer” takes its name from the well-known bollards found throughout the streets of Amsterdam. Masters of minimalism and timeless Dutch furniture design since 1913, Pastoe has always been synonymous with leading designs full of character.

Beyond the identity, Automne Studio created the complete set of illustrations for the Pastoe furniture collection, translating each piece into a refined graphic language that echoes the brand's minimalism. The studio also art directed all editorial content, ensuring a cohesive visual voice.

While embracing the future, Pastoe’s essence remains unchanged: pioneering and timeless design. Pastoe’s new color palette is a warm tribute to its rich history, where subtle shades and timeless tones have always been key. Inspired by Pastoe’s own archives and vintage designs, it connects past and present, offering an identity that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. 

Bright orange modern lounge chair in a contemporary living room, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Large black PASTOE logo over a white background with magenta grid lines, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.

The “A” shape FuLLY beLongs to Pastoe, it’s a tRibutE to the icoNic A’daMMER

Pastoe — Timeless Design Furniture

Iconic “A’dammer” cabinets designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Iconic “A’dammer” cabinet designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
A A letter as a tribute to the iconic “A’dammer” cabinet designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Black-and-white photo of six people walking along a beach carrying ladders, umbrellas, chairs, and briefcases, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Brand guideline page showcasing the Brown typeface for Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Modern design studio entrance with large PASTOE window lettering, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Collection of black mid-century modern furniture silhouettes of the Pastoe furniture collection, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Interior design showroom with a yellow “PASTOE” sign, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Hand-drawn black sketch of a Pastoe chair, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Vintage black-and-white photo of Pastoe delivery trucks, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Close-up of a brown shelve, and a sign reading “PASTOE”, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.
Pastoe furniture launch poster featuring three chrome wire-frame bar stools, timeless dutch furniture design, branding project by Automne Studio.

“Pastoe opEns a NEw chapteR with A REnewEd idENtitY and timeLEss design that bRidges pAst and FUtuRe”

Pastoe — Timeless Design Furniture

Hand-drawn black sketch of a Pastoe light, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Close-up of a stylish home bar with raised “PASTOE” lettering and a glowing circular light, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Vintage black-and-white photo of a man carrying books beside a table with wine, while a seated woman reads near a bookshelf, Pastoe, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Modern interior with a patterned Pastoe lounge chair, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Close-up of a black "PASTOE" sign mounted on a red brick building, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Close-up of an orange textured fabric armchair with rounded edges and a PASTOE label, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.

“WhiLE eMbRAciNg thE FUtuRe, Pastoe's EsseNce reMAiNs unchaNgEd:
pioneeRiNg & timeLEss desigN”

Pastoe — Timeless Design Furniture

PASTOE booklet cover with different colors, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Overview of Pastoe brand guidelines featuring logos, color palettes, typography, furniture photography, layouts, and Dutch design references, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.
Black-and-white view of the waterfront industrial Pastoe building with large “PASTOE” rooftop signage, timeless dutch furniture design, branding and illustration project by Automne Studio.

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Branding
Editorial Design
Illustration

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www.pastoe.com

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©Automne Studio, ©Pastoe,
©RSGA Design

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