Behind the curatorial process: part 4

Our physical space may be temporarily closed, but we are still very much open for business. As we transition into spring we are casting our minds ahead to new additions for the showroom.

We wanted to share a little of the stories and inspiration behind our curatorial process and our favourite pieces of the moment. This is the last post in our series; the first post, the second post and the third post are online as well.

Room Set Four - Inspired by the tones of nature reflected in the work of Rebecca Reeve.

Our final set is inspired by the photography of Rebecca Reeve. This image, part of a series by the artist imbues us with a sense of tranquility, the colour palette of nature, as seen here is often the most inspiring for us. We’ve tried to emulate this moment of stillness and the soft, organic hues in our final setting.

First up is the Axel Sofa, a modern classic designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis. It is a beautifully crafted yet unpretentious design. The modules are well proportioned and come in an almost infinite amount of options. Axel’s slim metal profiles and slender armrest give a feeling of weightlessness to the piece, an unusual quality in a sofa.

Over the years the Axel has been a constant in our showroom, we must have upholstered this sofa in almost every possible combination and it never fails to resonate with our clients. This time we have chosen a Moon’s Melton Wool in Willow, made in the UK it is a rich melange shade with plenty of texture and depth,

We’ve utilised Serax’s Pawn Table again here. This versatile piece designed by Marie Michielssen is a great option to add a splash of colour to a scene, this time we’ve opted for the enamelled green finish.

Accompanying the Pawn Table is the Slit Table, another firm favourite, this geometrically striking design has recently been updated by Hay with a series of new colour options. The sparing use of material means despite the bold use of colour the Slit table remains refined and discreet.

For storage in this scene, we have chosen the Shelf Etage by Destroyers Builders for Valerie Objects. Inspired by the architecture of Danish architect Per Kirkeby. Linda Freya of Destroyers Builders says “Having no architectural background, gives me a view on architecture that is free from regulations.” which allowed her to focus fully on her own interpretation.

Etage has a graphic shape determined by the curves of both the shelves and the rear surface. The result is an alluring and balanced composition. Available in a choice of materials such as wood and aluminium, we opted for the brass finish in this set. There is a natural lustre to brass which always adds a special warmth to any space.

Lastly, we have chosen the T46 table, we are very excited to bring this piece to our showroom for the first time. Designed by Heine Stoll in 1946 but never put into production, the design was rediscovered by Chris McCourt of Isokon Plus who brought the piece into their collection. Made by hand in London, the T46 is just one of several iconic designs within the Isokon range. Its clever construction features 7 layers of laminate veneer steam-bent to create the folded corners of an equilateral triangle.