The YLGU Story – Crafting Concrete Furniture


Jan Nohejl
Founder of YLGU
I’ve been fascinated by concrete and its endless possibilities since I was a kid. I remember watching the mix swirl around in the cement mixer during the renovation of our family cottage. What captivated me most was concrete’s formability — that short window of time when it can be shaped into anything before it hardens forever. Once it sets, there’s no turning back. You can’t undo it — only break it or grind it down to dust. It’s tough, yet fragile at the same time.
I started with classic pieces like sinks and countertops, but everything changed when I discovered the technology of bending concrete. After years of development, I now create unique design pieces that push the boundaries of both functionality and aesthetics. I work with architects, designers, and clients to explore new ways of using concrete — whether it’s a bold table or an outdoor feature, I’m here to bring ideas to life with creativity and expertise.
Every project is a chance to innovate — whether it’s shaping your vision into reality or discovering new possibilities together.
Got an idea or a question? Let’s talk and create something truly one-of-a-kind — something built to stand the test of time. I look forward to working with you!
We Bend Concrete – Crafting Designer Furniture
At YLGU, we shape concrete without limits. We create designer furniture from concrete — bending it into unique pieces like coffee tables for your living room, concrete nightstands, shelves, and even outdoor benches and tables.
We specialize in concrete furniture using innovative bending technology. Thanks to flexible, modular molds, we can create forms and structures that traditional methods simply can’t handle.
We use high-performance glass fiber reinforced concrete that’s not only incredibly strong but also flexible, even in millimeter-thin layers. Our mix features premium Danish cement, German sand, and Japanese glass fibers — the perfect blend for quality, durability, and the unique look of every concrete table, bench, or piece of garden furniture.


Concrete Furniture Finishes
Choose the concrete finish that best suits your style and needs. A preserved cement surface gives the piece a clean, pigmented look. The smooth sand texture highlights the aggregate and offers a soft matte finish — perfect for modern interiors. If you’re after something more rustic, the coarse sand finish with more visible aggregate is a great choice for low-traffic surfaces like shelves or decorative elements.
The press concrete technique gives your piece extra character with natural cracks and air bubbles, brought to life by a contrasting concrete paste. And if you’re after a splash of color, we offer a wide range of pigments to create truly unique effects.

