Marieux Van Den Broek

Marieux Van Den Broek was born on October 5th, 1956 in the city of Helmond in the Netherlands. His father, Huubertus Van Den Broek, was a confectioner who designed dresses and clothes and worked as a salesman in the textile industry. His mother, Vilhemina Van Den Broek (nee Wilde), also helped with designing dresses. Willem grew up with two brothers, one who became a physiotherapist and the other who now owns his own business. Marieux attended Rijksathemeum Helman for his education and completed higher level education or HAVO. After finishing school, he spent 18 months in the military, which was a learning curve for him, teaching him discipline and hard work. Soon after, Marieux discovered his passion for glass making.
==Career==
Marieux started his journey into glass-making after seeing an opportunity to personalize mirrors. He partnered with a friend who owned a glass business, and together they started making special customized mirrors. With hard work and dedication, Marieux became the “Master of Glass” and enjoyed his life, driving a nice car and creating unique glass pieces.
Although Marieux was successful in this endeavor, his father did not believe in this way of life and urged him to have a “good job”. To this end, Marieux’s father took him to a Fashion and Textiles showroom where they were showcasing fabrics and new collections. Marieux had a good meeting with a man who worked there, and he was offered a job. Marieux agreed to the job offer, even though he wanted to continue working with glass. When his father saw how unenthusiastic Marieux was about this job, he offered him a deal: he gave him one year to prove himself in the glass business, and told him he would help him if he needed it. Marieux started right away and had his first exhibition at the HORECAVA exposition in Amsterdam, where he managed to work with over 200 clients and expand his business to the hotel industry.
He was then invited to a Luxury Goods Exhibition in Dubai, where he invested his last penny into the exhibition and sold most of his items to the Minister of Protocol. However, due to some misunderstandings, the Minister canceled his order, causing Marieux to face a financial catastrophe. Fortunately, the Minister soon changed his mind and hired Marieux again to work on his new home, agreeing to pay him what he owed previously.
Marieux never gave up on his passion for glass art. He continued to work hard and create unique glass pieces, always striving to improve his craft. Eventually, his dedication paid off, and he became one of the most well-known glass artists in the world.
In 1985, he opened a new office for his new company, Glass Deco International, in Saudi Arabia. 
His artistic talents were quickly recognized when he appeared on a famous Dutch TV program showcasing his original and innovative pieces such as glass chairs and tables, crafted with new techniques including the then-pioneering technique of UV fluid for welding. During the live show, Marieux showcased the fascinating glass manufacturing process, which was a never-before-seen premiere on TV worldwide. His outstanding work and innovative ideas, as well as his charismatic nature and genuine passion for his work, made Marieux a favorite of the media, both in his native Netherlands and in other countries around the world.
Marieux was always eager to learn new techniques and worked on seemingly "impossible" projects with world-class interior architects like Giorgio Costa and Brian Adams. He traveled the world for work and spent 20 years at Glass Deco International before deciding to pursue full interior design with his new company, Marieux Maison. He opened an office in Marbella and introduced the Swarovski Collection and bespoke projects to his clients.
Unfortunately, the market collapse in 1988-89 hit his business hard, as it did all businesses. He then decided to take on projects in Monaco and the south of France. He established two offices, one in the Netherlands and another in Monaco, and continued to work in Qatar, collaborating with Mr. Salman Darwich who introduced him to important people from all over the world.
Marieux developed the concept for a new company, Dreams, which caters to luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Lalique, Rolex, Ferrari, Bugatti, and Hermes. Dreams will consist of a special display space accessible only to members, and will showcase special items made by the luxury brands especially for Dreams. Marieux has thus far worked on organizing several charity events and auctions related to the project. However, for several reasons, the inauguration of Dreams has been paused and is one of Marieux’s passion projects that will hopefully soon see the light of day. In the meantime, Marieux has moved on to other work, including interior design on many yachts in Monaco.
In 2014, he rebranded as Interior Treasures and opened an office in Qatar, where he continued to take on bespoke projects and collaborate with other interior designers and creators. 
Marieux's love for interior design and his passion for creating unique and breathtaking pieces have made him a highly respected and sought-after artist in the industry. As a successful entrepreneur and interior designer, Marieux Van Den Broek is frequently called upon to advise international clients on property investments. 
In 2023, he opened Treasures International, a brand that he created to bring together his passion for interior design, property advice, and art collection and to offer his clients a world of indulgence and refinement.
==Personal life==
Marieux has been married twice and is the father of 5 children: Kield, Vonne, Karst, Hank, and Vieveke.
Category:1956 births
Category:Dutch people
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