The Buurman is inspired by the classic preserving jars and drinking vessels, which are widely spread in Central Europe. Just as the preserving pot conserves the golden harvest of the summer, the Buurman keeps the goods and chattels of the owner, serving him as a side table for the in- and outdoor area. The base is thrown out of stoneware, one of the first materials humans used. The Buurman brings the forgotten material stoneware in connection with wood back into the modern living space.