London Design Week 2024 will take place from 11th to 15th March. Here are some of the best to watch, picked by Amelia Thorpe.
Julian Chichester Anniversary Collection
Julian Chichester started designing his own furniture in 1989, drawing on his experience working as an antiques dealer on London’s Portobello Road. Today, he has earned an international reputation for timeless and expertly crafted pieces inspired by classic and contemporary design. Each one has its own unique twist. .
“We are very proud of what we have achieved. Our work, no matter its form or finish, always surprises and tells a story,” he says. From the 35th anniversary capsule collection (clockwise from top left): Kemp Oak Desk, £2,640; Anglo-Indian chest, £2,964. Felix nesting table, £2,016.
www.julianchichester.com
The sculptural beauty of Victoria + Albert Bass
Ahead of its April launch, Victoria and Albert Bass will preview its new Ceros collection, the result of a collaboration with Barcelona-based British sculptor Sophie Elizabeth Thompson, at London Design Week is. Ceros Freestanding Bath, £3,960.
www.vandabaths.com
fiona howard countryside scenery wallpaper
Design Avenue is a pop-up presence by designer Fiona Howard, showcasing her new Orchard wallpaper. Priced at £114 per 10 meter roll, it is shown here in Aqua colours, printed in the UK using eco-friendly inks.
www.fionahoward.com
Color-coded Quintesse kitchen
From Modern British, the new Quintesse kitchen collection combines Shaker-style cabinetry with beveled door profiles, hand-painted colors and elegant details. Kitchen prices start from £45,000 including worktops and appliances.
www.modern-british.com
impressive motif
A playful reinterpretation of a formal staple pattern, the Greek Cane Rug (£700 per square meter) features a border of bamboo motifs winding around a solid central ground. Crafted from a plain weave of sustainable fibers made from recycled water bottles, this piece was designed in collaboration with Sarvesen Graham and Jennifer Manners.
www.jennifermanners.co.uk
Great ideas for lighting with specialized panels
Hector Finch’s new showroom at the Design Center in Chelsea Harbour, offers an insight into the depth of a wide range of designs.
Monday, March 11th, from 1:45pm to 2:45pm, Hector Finch of the eponymous decorative lighting company, interior designer Emily Toduhunter and architectural lighting expert Sally Storey He discusses their different areas of expertise and how they can be combined to change the atmosphere. Provides optimal lighting for daily life.
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Credit: Hector Finch
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