Xavier Lust (born 1969 in Bruges, Belgium) studied interior design in Brussels, earning his degree in 1992. After graduating, he opened his own studio and has since collaborated with a number of well-known brands, including Driade, MDF Italia, Skitsch, Cerruti Baleri, and De Padova, creating dining tables, bookcases, suspension lamps, mirrors, coffee tables, and other pieces of furniture. Over the course of his career, Xavier Lust has earned a number of honors for his work, such as the Compasso d'Oro and the Henry Van de Velde 2003 award. His designs have been displayed in more than 50 exhibits around the world.