My name is Steven. The story of Artequi begins in Houthalen, located in the heart of the Belgian coal-mining region. Born and raised in the shadow of the mining shafts, I learned the value of hard work and perseverance at an early age. But life tested me much sooner than expected.

At just thirteen years old, I lost my mother—a devastating turning point in a life that had only just begun. Together with my sister, I faced challenges that no child should ever have to bear. We didn’t give up; we looked life straight in the eye and fought our way forward. The resilience I built back then is the very engine driving my creativity today.

The Origin: Passion, Wine, and Cigars

People often ask me: "Steven, why are you only sharing your work with the world now?" The answer is balance. After years of falling down and standing back up, I finally found peace in my foundation: my family. They give me the space and the grounding to share my passion.

That passion started in a very tangible way with my love for cigars. I was looking for a way to give my favorite cigars the respect and place they deserved. I began transforming vintage red wine crates and bottles into unique, handcrafted epoxy humidors. The wood, which had absorbed the rich character of the wine for years, was given a second life as a sanctuary for my cigars. (upcycle)That was the spark that started Artequi: turning history into functional art.

Craftsmanship Born from Emotion

Today, Artequi has grown into so much more. The emotions of the past and the craftsmanship of the present melt together in high-end Resin Art. Every piece I create—whether it’s a bespoke ashtray, a rum-infused artwork, or a hand-forged knife set—carries my history within it.

At Artequi, you don’t just buy a product. You buy a piece of a journey that started in a mining village and, through many twists and turns, found its way to peace, creativity, and balance.

Welcome to my world.

Even before the first large epoxy humidor was created, there was a bottle with a very special story. During a trip to Andorra, I bought my first major "Limited Edition": a box of 50 Quai d’Orsay (Edición Regional Andorra 2020) cigars.

Because I felt the original wooden box holding these 50 gems didn't do justice to such an exclusive content, I decided to create something myself.

• The upcycle Design: A wine bottle, precision-cut and lined on the inside with premium Spanish cedar wood.

• The epoxy Finish: Inspired by, and finished with, original elements from that very first Quai d’Orsay box from Andorra.

Today

These cigars are still resting in my private collection. By now, they have aged beautifully—just like the craftsmanship of Artequi itself.

This bottle is the ultimate proof that Artequi was not born out of commercial intent, but out of a deep-rooted need to offer the absolute best to the things we cherish most.

Project Duration: 2 months of intensive craftsmanship

This exclusive humidor set is more than just an object; it is the embodiment of our vision. Born from an original Bericanto wine crate, it has been completely transformed and refined into a unique sanctuary for the true aficionado.

Authentic Design & History

What makes this set truly one-of-a-kind is the integration of original Bericanto bottles from the past three years. The glass shards are cast into high-quality epoxy resin with utmost precision, physically preserving the rich history of the wine within the design itself.

• Interior: Fully lined with premium Spanish cedar wood for the perfect conditioning of up to 100 cigars.

• Exterior: A captivating interplay between robust wood and artistic epoxy resin art.

• The Set: Accompanied by a handcrafted ashtray made from characteristic reclaimed wood and epoxy, designed to accommodate 4 cigars.

"This first piece is not just a humidor; it is the very foundation of Artequi. It symbolizes the passion for detail and the love for craftsmanship that will define every piece we create in the future."