Mirror, mirror on the wall
We adore this bathroom in a lovely house in Primrose Hill, largely because of the antiqued mirror glass done by our very own Rupert Bevan. It’s a traditional focus in an otherwise contemporary room and works beautifully.
Iittala’s launches Sarjaton in Milan
At Friends & Co we are very excited about the new range by Iittala that is set to launch in Milan. Here, our friends at Wallpaper* have had a sneak peek at the upcoming collection. If you want to see it for yourself, head to Via Soperga 18, 20127 Milano between 19 April and 21 April. For invitations, please email christine@friendsandco.co.uk.
It’s in the stars with Stellar Works
Here at Friends & Co, we like to look after our friends so we are thrilled to be working with OeO in Copenhagen on the European launch of its new brand, Stellar Works. This novel furniture concept bridges the past and the present with an inspired eye for the future. Working with some of the world’s leading designers, Stellar Works is committed to creating collections inspired by craft and style traditions from around the world. It’s an eclectic mix of design elements, textures, materials and techniques. The pieces are manufactured at a state-of- the-art facility in Shanghai by highly professional teams of local and international craftspeople from China, Japan and France.
Catch them at the Milan Furniture Fair in April.
Galleria Cartiere Vanucci, Via A. Vanucci 16 20135 Milan, 17-22 April 2012.
Candle, candle burning bright
Iittala’s wrought iron candelbrum by Andreas Engesvik featured on the cover of Wallpaper*.
Lempi is our favourite
Lempi is the universal drinking glass, designed by the celebrated Swedish designer Matti Klenell. Meaning ‘favourite’ in Finnish, Lempi has been created for any occasion, informal or spectacular. Inspired by modern living spaces, this softly rounded, stackable stemware offers generous servings without taking up too much space in a small kitchen.
We’ll be using ours this weekend!
Tribute to typography
Check out Playtype’s new posters. Pictured here, the A to Z series. We love them.
Jason and the golden desk
Skandium’s new shop on Selfridges’ fourth floor will see this delectable shiny desk arriving in-store the next month. Carl Hansen & Søn brings workplace aesthetics to the next level with the CH110 desk by Hans Wegner, which, at around £17,000, is aimed at serious collectors of classics.
The CH100 desk has flawless surfaces of materials such as oak, walnut and leather. The Danish company Georg Jensen assisted with the production of the metal base, and coated the curved legs of steel in 24-karat gold.
“The hand production of a desk like this is about keeping the traditions of good design and excellence in carpentry alive,” says Chrystina Schmidt of Skandium. “Carl Hansen executed the woodwork and its quality is second to none. This sort of carpentry is a dying art.”
Hosoo: a taste of Japan in Paris
Friends & Co is working with the talented creative team at OeO Studio who are helping Japanese textile brand Hosoo expand internationally with the launch of the Novelties Collection at Maison et Objet in Paris this month.
The new fabrics from Hosoo reflect the company’s strong commitment to traditional Japanese weaving along with its passion for developing modern, contemporary fabrics for the world market. The designs push the boundaries of traditional weaving techniques to create intriguing, sophisticated and aspirational fabrics for both interiors and fashion.
The Hosoo Novelties collection will be exhibiting in Hall 7, Stand K157, at Maison et Objet in Paris, from 20-24 January 2012.
(Christmas) message in a bottle
Still need ideas for Christmas presents at the eleventh hour? These Three Wise Men Bottles by Channels, all sold at Skandium, are so delicious they will please even the most pernickety design junkie.
Wishing you a lovely Christmas and happiness for 2012.
Christine and Belinda / Friends & Co
Christmas at Fritz Hansen and Skandium
The Republic of Fritz Hansen Store and Skandium will transform their Fitzrovia showroom into a Danish winter wonderland with a Winter Woodenland-themed event on 4 December. Santa’s workshop will take up residence in-store and children and adults can indulge in delicious Scandinavian Christmas treats. 11am-5pm. 13 Margaret Street, London W1.