VanDeBord

VanDeBord makes aviation furniture from airline trolleys, aviation boxes, and aircraft components. The company started in 2009 and was founded by Tobias Nottebohm, a pilot who flies Airbus aircraft on intercontinental routes for a German airline. VanDeBord works with both new and restored aviation equipment. Its products bring items originally designed for aircraft into homes, offices, and other everyday spaces.

From Airline Trolleys to Furniture

Airline trolleys are made to carry and store items during flights. VanDeBord gives these units a second use after their time in aviation.

The company restores used airline trolleys and turns them into furniture, including trolley bars.

It also works with aircraft parts that are no longer in service.

Some products are restored original aviation equipment. Others are new units made for aviation but used as furniture instead.

The focus is on keeping the practical features of the original equipment while making it useful outside an aircraft.

The Aviation Box Collection

VanDeBord also makes Aviation Boxes. These are smaller relatives of airline trolleys, based on equipment used to carry and protect items during passenger flights.

The boxes are made with aluminum and stainless steel. Their construction makes them light enough to move while providing a stable structure.

They can be carried, rolled, used for storage, or turned into furniture.

A matching cushion allows an Aviation Box to work as a seat. A polished glass cover can turn it into a side table or nightstand.

The Aviation Box XXL measures approximately 63 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 40.5 cm deep.

The Aviation Box XL measures approximately 47.4 cm high, 29.5 cm wide, and 40.7 cm deep.

The door hinges on Aviation Boxes and airline trolleys cannot be changed.

New and Restored Aviation Equipment

VanDeBord works with both previously used aviation equipment and new products.

Some airline trolleys and aircraft components have been removed from service. These items can be restored and adapted for daily use.

Other pieces, including some Aviation Boxes, are manufactured to aviation standards but have never flown.

This gives customers a choice between equipment with a previous life in aviation and unused products with a similar design.

The products can be used in homes, company offices, medical offices, and other business settings.

Founded by a Working Pilot

Tobias Nottebohm founded VanDeBord in 2009.

His work as an airline pilot helped him build connections with airlines during the company's early development.

His flying background also connects the furniture to the everyday equipment used in passenger aviation.

VanDeBord appeals to pilots and aviation fans who recognize airline trolleys and other cabin equipment. Its furniture gives these familiar objects a useful place outside the aircraft.