About us

History

Antique hobby since 1965

In a distant past Lambert Alebeek delivered, as baker, daily orders to farms and houses in the area. There and then he discovered his fondness for antique building materials.
His clients replaced fireplaces and tiled floors. He soon bought their 'surplus' of materials and his collection grew steadily. In 1965 he turned his hobby into his profession.
In Udenhout in Brabant you can find the self gathered stock of reclaimed building materials of 't Achterhuis. Visit the atmospheric showrooms and experience the love for old materials.

't Achterhuis anno 2015

As 't Achterhuis celebrated its 50th anniversary this year it has some history.

From a one man's business it's grown into a family company with 15 employees and the second generation leading it. Trough the years 't Achterhuis has made a name for itself around the world. From all over the world architects, building companies, hotels,decorators, amusementparks and private persons with build- or re-build plans, or who just want to give their interior a new contemporary look.

From one showroom with one small workshop and one small truck it's grown bigger, bigger with more, much more...

Workshops

For over 50 years now 't Achterhuis trades antique building materials. In these 50 years it's build an extensive network through which it gathers the most beautiful materials from all over Europe. When the materials arrive in Udenhout they're inspected thoroughly. The materials get sorted, cleaned and when needed restored by professionals, all in-house.
There're different ateliers for restoring nature stone, wood and iron and our ateliers in France can even offer custom made fireplaces.

Logistic

Everything in-house, including logistics.

Orders are carefully assembled and packed. Ready to be picked up or transported, either by us or external (international) transport companies.

No matter where it would have to be delivered, 't Achterhuis knows its way around the world, whether it be by land, sea or air. Of course including the right way of packing the materials for such international transport.

Bruin Café ’t Spiegeltje

After you've been through all the showrooms and terrains (or when you just arrive from your yourney) you can rest and discuss your findings or wishes while enjoying a nice warm, or cold drink in our own café " 't Spiegeltje".
There're some great books and magazines for extra inpsiration on the tables and our advisors are ready for all the questions you might have.