Focus/19 Design Event – New Products

Metamorphosis is the new capsule collection from C&C Milano which represents a unique collaboration between world renowned master photographer Giovanni Gastel and architect and interior decorator Piero Castellini Baldissera. It is a collaboration that blends the unparalleled skill and atmospheric signature work of Giovanni, with Piero’s aesthetic taste, to create an innovative collection that displays an eclectic and refined sensitivity.

Butterflies, shells, feminine faces and stylised figures are all brought to life with a supreme lightness of touch. The inspiration came about by combining Giovanni’s elusive search for beauty and perfection with the provenance of Pietro’s family background, and his links to the world of architecture and the rich heritage of the Lombardy textile industry.

The project beautifully captures the ‘Milanese spirit’ of two influential families who have contributed substantially to the cultural, industrial and productive development of the city, creating an indelible Milanese style and elegance.

Modern Desert is a fresh interpretation of pieces taken from the archive of Domicile – a signature Bolier & Co. furniture collection designed by Michael Vanderbyl.

“For Modern Desert, we were inspired by several overlapping cultural themes from the last mid-century, which together
speak to a West Coast design sensibility as relevant today as it was 40 and 50 years ago,” says Gemma Allman, director of Decca Furniture Europe.

“Modern Desert is a direct response to our client’s requests for clean, modern lines and light finishes,” adds Allman. “We’re appealing to the high-end segment’s affinity for casual, weekend getaway lifestyles.”

Outdoor furnishings have reached new heights in terms of performance and durability, achieving the perfect blend of elegance and comfort.

For Focus/19, Flexform is launching its first Outdoor collection that includes sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs and many accessories.

Founded in the 1940s, George Spencer Designs is one of Britain’s longest-established fabric houses. Bringing together in-house designs and international textile and wallpaper collections, it is renowned for artisanal products, luxurious natural fibres and textural weaves.

‘Cinchona’ is a large scale Matisse-like abstract floral, available in five colourways with chain stitch embroidery.

Riviera takes its inspiration from the tropical and flamboyant vibe of the South of France during the jazz era of the 1920s.

Featuring seven fabrics, which include colourful prints, sumptuous velvets and smart weaves, Riviera evokes the colours
and spirit of this era, which saw artists, writers and musicians gather to party in lavish villas against a backdrop of sun, sea
and jazz.

Barcelona is a luxurious collection of passementerie composed of sleek chainette fringes in a variety of lengths and mélange of
hues.

The fringes themselves are inspired by the edging found on traditional, hand-embroidered Mantón de Manila shawls worn by Flamenco dancers. The weight of the shawl fringe influences the ebb and flow of its movement as an integral part of the
performance, much in the same way that the Barcelona fringes cascade effortlessly down a drape or gracefully around the base of an ottoman.

‘Bloody Mary’ designed by Giuseppe Casarosa for Ceccotti Collezioni is a bar trolley in solid American walnut with one removable tray. The tray’s top is available in wood or coloured glass.

Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam Ltd has launched a new partnership with San Patrignano; a not-for-profit community based in Italy that was created to offer help to people suffering from drug addiction via education and rehabilitation.

Each member of the community is put through a strenuous programme lasting several years, during which they are required to study ancient skills including weaving, carpentry and printing.

Each design in the collection is painted by hand onto a premium and environmentally friendly non-woven wallpaper, which is then coated with a porous layer to increase the brightness of the artwork.

The results are truly magnificent works of art and are a refreshing alternative to anything else currently on the market.

Hoxton is a fresh take on modern luxury, blending together old and new, inspired by the Shoreditch area revival in East London.

It encompasses signature products such as the Tall Basin Mixer, Single Lever Basin Mixer with Backplate and a widespread Three-Hole Basin Mixer, all available in a range of finishes.

Elegant and lightweight, the ‘Kay’ lounge chair is a simple steel architectural structure with three sophisticated finishes: hide, leather or pony hair. It is a statement in many surroundings, whether it be a classical or state-of-the-art interior.

‘Aria’ is a stylish bookcase made from ash, but possible to have customised with smoked class and black matt metal.

Circus features daring acts of design and dazzling feats of performance in a showcase which fuels the imagination and ignites the senses.

Highlights include ‘Horses’ which is an exploration of depth and dimension as each horse appears to actively emerge from the fabric. The concept pushes boundaries of printed pattern and showcases the creative passion of the artist who drew them.

Custodians of a thoroughly British legacy, Morris & Co launches Melsetter which celebrates May Morris, the daughter of William and one of English embroidery’s most important female figures.

The collection features seven embroideries, seven prints and 10 wallpapers, each paying homage to the stitching abilities of May. Inspired by embroidered bed hangings, originally created by May Morris for her father’s bed c.1893, the design pictured is reminiscent of a hand painted fresco, showcasing birds and flowerheads trailing a central fruit tree.

Morris & Co will have a curated pop-up showroom during Focus/19.

With a proud heritage, Lincrusta has been producing wallcoverings since 1877 and is renowned for its highly decorative detailing and embossing. Durable, luxurious and tactile, everything is made exclusively in the UK.

Look out for the latest patterns, alongside those from the archives, including ‘Tropical Leaf’ (pictured) which is a beautiful bohemian nod to traditional organics. Heavily textured, it works equally well with bright, block colours or softer, more natural hues.

According to Turnstyle Designs, a door handle is like a button on a coat which has to function properly as well as look good. One of the foremost producers of design-led architectural door and cabinet hardware worldwide, every piece is meticulously handmade in the UK workshop.

The firm exports over 75% of what it produces, supplying handles to prestigious yacht and interior projects around the globe. This season, it has teamed up with award-winning yacht designers, Winch Design to launch the Labrynth Collection.

British bathing experts, Victoria + Albert Baths, unveils its first collaboration with Steve Leung, acclaimed Hong Kong-based architect, interior and product designer.

‘Taizu’ is a striking, contemporary round bath; a first for Victoria + Albert. Taizu’s round form features gently sloping sides, a chamfered rim and delicate exterior detailing. The opulent 1500mm spa-style masterpiece is at home in the most luxurious of bathrooms.

Like finding a needle in a haystack, the design of the ‘Volta’ mirror is quite rare. Rattan is first steamed and then wrapped by hand in a wheatsheaf fashion to create a starburst-like form that surrounds bevelled glass. Fashioned onto the top of a rattan frame in a grey wash finish, the mirror produces a unique floating effect.

Arteriors will launch ‘The Medina Lounge’, a specially commissioned curated space for Focus/19.

Oficina Inglesa Furniture have prepared their own collection of Chinoiserie pieces including the ‘Zhao’ bar cabinet.

Shown here in Cherry wood with an antique black finish and details in Gold Leaf, the cabinet is entirely handmade.

Inspired by the mystery and magnificence of our planet’s most essential and enigmatic force of nature, Tides invites the observer on an immersive journey through a series of ethereal maritime environments.

The nine hand tufted rugs are designed to evoke ecosystems, where light interplays with form and flashes of dazzling bio-luminescence punctuate the murky depths of the sea.

Add an eclectic element to any room with this bamboo chair from TH2. Available in two finishes, its unique curved shape and natural finish reflects a desire for a deeper connection with the world around us.

Established in 1903 in Sudbury, Suffolk, Gainsborough is amongst Britain’s last remaining silk weaving houses. Its founder, Reginald Warner, travelled widely in Europe collecting historic fabrics and laying the foundation of Gainsborough’s archive which, today, is one of the UK’s leading textile libraries.

The new Grand Masters Collection comes from Gainsborough’s remarkable archives, covering a wide range of historical references, especially those fabrics that have been widely used and loved over the decades.