Another feature for Studio Aristotelis Barakos. The latest edition of Elle Decoration sees Aristotelis Barakos highlighted, amongst other design stars such as Thomas Heatherwick, as the focus is on distinct, atmospheric lighting.
Lighting plays a major role in creating character within a space. As ELLE outlines in the article, it's in these winter months that lighting becomes the star of the show and everyone scrambles to find the perfect glow. It's because of the instrumental impact that lighting has, that Tollgard only partners with brands that embody a true passion for creating artisan, high quality and something a bit out of the ordinary, so it's no wonder that Studio Aristotelis Barakos is one of our favourite brands.
The article touches on Barakos' unassuming journey into the lighting design industry, to the Studio's partnership with Tollgard. However, the main spotlight is on the unparallel quality and fostering of craftsmanship that Barakos instils in his studio.
Discover the full Studio Aristotelis Barakos collection here
The Sandycove Sectional by Man of Parts, features in Living Etc, October 2025 edition.
Titled as an 'Up-and-Comer' sofa "it’s this connection between nature and structure that makes the piece an emerging design icon worth paying attention to.”
Discover the Sandycove Sectional hereor visit our Belgravia showroom to see the Sandycove in person at the exclusive showcase of Man of Parts, before the installation concludes this December.
Another feature for Studio Aristotelis Barakos. The latest edition of Elle Decoration sees Aristotelis Barakos highlighted, amongst other design stars such as Thomas Heatherwick, as the focus is on distinct, atmospheric lighting.
Lighting plays a major role in creating character within a space. As ELLE outlines in the article, it's in these winter months that lighting becomes the star of the show and everyone scrambles to find the perfect glow. It's because of the instrumental impact that lighting has, that Tollgard only partners with brands that embody a true passion for creating artisan, high quality and something a bit out of the ordinary, so it's no wonder that Studio Aristotelis Barakos is one of our favourite brands.
The article touches on Barakos' unassuming journey into the lighting design industry, to the Studio's partnership with Tollgard. However, the main spotlight is on the unparallel quality and fostering of craftsmanship that Barakos instils in his studio.
Discover the full Studio Aristotelis Barakos collection here
The Sandycove Sectional by Man of Parts, features in Living Etc, October 2025 edition.
Titled as an 'Up-and-Comer' sofa "it’s this connection between nature and structure that makes the piece an emerging design icon worth paying attention to.”
Discover the Sandycove Sectional hereor visit our Belgravia showroom to see the Sandycove in person at the exclusive showcase of Man of Parts, before the installation concludes this December.
It's always such a pleasure to see our partner brands featured in print! November's issue of Homes & Gardens featured the charming and charismatic Théros Ceramic Edition Small light by Studio Aristotelis Barakos.
Studio Aristotelis Barakos brings together storytelling and craftsmanship, merging modern elegance with a respect for heritage. Collaborating with a network of skilled artisans, each piece is handmade from carefully chosen, high-quality materials, designed to achieve enduring beauty. Based on the concept of the Théros family of lighting objects, ceramicist Giannis Zois was commissioned to reinterpret the lighting objects using materials and techniques of his own craft.
The lamps' sweet figures evoke in all their simplicity the image of a person in the sun, narrating a timeless story of peaceful holidays basking in soothing, milky sunlight. The deep red colour of the ceramic bases is a reference to terracotta, a material that is widespread around the Mediterranean, and therefore was a natural addition to the project.
Tying together the exclusive UK launch of Man of Parts, featuring some of the most recent and innovative pieces from A-N-D, Indigenus and Rakumba, a collection of Peter Weber's iconic art works will be on display. Weber's work further transforms the Tollgard, Belgravia showroom into an enchanting world of sculptural elegance and tactile storytelling.
Explore these masterful pieces in person, being completely transported into an art and design haven and come visit the pop-up at our Belgravia showroom from the 12th September to 18th December.
Discover more about the artist and his process below.
Peter Weber was born in 1944 in Kollmar/Elbe, Germany. He lives and works near Munich, Germany and in Vignale / Monferrato, Italy
Work in Progress, Peter Weber
"The folding material is transformed from a flat surface into a three-dimensional, architectonic structure, which, when unfolded, glides back into a flat relief. It is the idea of wholeness that fascinates and entices me to persevere to the limits of what is technically feasible in order to resolve the problems connected with the complex structure.”
Area Penetration, Peter Weber
Using the most varied techniques and materials, Peter Weber has developed a system for folding the entire surface of a single piece of material without cutting it. His folded works of undyed or dyed felt, which has been Weber’s dominant material since 2001, exhibit a strong materiality. Discover more about the artist and his process below.
The pieces in this show called “Vernetzung” show clearly how complex a pure folding is. In addition to felt and paper, Weber also uses materials such as handmade paper, canvas, cotton, high-dense polyethylene and even steel. In late 2017, he created his first folded steel reliefs.
Triptych Triangle, Pentagon, Square, Peter Weber
Weber's work, perfectly ties together and echoes the collection of furniture that will be on display throughout the exclusive UK launch of Man of Parts. From Rakumbas, Big Glow, the felted lights made from Australian wool and plant-based compostable fibre, reflecting Weber's use of soft materials, to Man of Parts' Via Bernina Round table, which mimics the strong graphic forms which Weber's work transforms into.
See Peter Weber's mesmirising artwork, along with MAN of PARTS' exclusive UK show case at the Tollgard Belgravia showroom from 12th September - 18th December.
Staffan Tollgård is delighted to announce his participation in WOW!house 2025, the highly anticipated fourth edition of the international design event at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Staffan will be creating the Phillip Jeffries Study, a space that embodies functionality, artistry, and restorative design.
The study, designed in collaboration with Phillip Jeffries wallcoverings, draws inspiration from Tollgard’s guiding design philosophy of the red thread, a Northern European concept referring to the underlying purpose that connects every element of a creative project.
The red thread of this restorative retreat is ‘functional sculpture’. Each piece - be it furniture, lighting or architectural detail – is thoughtfully designed to serve its purpose while also standing as a work of art.
Uncover the hero pieces and meet the visionary makers who brought them to life.
We had a wonderful time welcoming guests for the latest in the series of ELLE Decoration’s Design Discussions, to explore Bieke Casteleyn’s design journey and discover our latest collection for London Design Week.
Special thanks to Circe Hamilton for capturing the magic so beautifully.
Tollgard Lighting Highlights – Lights to brighten up your day
Featured in the Design Centre’s Lighting by Design showcase, Tollgard is proud to offer a curated selection of some of the finest lighting brands in the world. From the gentle yet captivating glow of Bocci’s handblown glass spheres to the strongly simple forms of American studio Juniper – the opportunities to excite and illuminate are endless.
The 28 Table Light originated from a fabrication process that manipulates both the temperature and the direction of air flow into blown glass. The result is a slightly distorted sphere that houses an opaque orb of light that emits a gentle yet captivating glow. Founded by Omer Arbel in 2005, Bocci has become more than just a maker of beautiful glass luminaires. It brings together architecture, sculpture, invention, and design as each piece artistically and poetically explores the medium of light.
Details: 3” diameter base with 90” long flexible cable
Grounded by its marble base, the Gravity Lamp from Copenhagen based design studio, GUBI elegantly juxtaposes strength and fragility with this sculptural design. Designers Space Copenhagen aim to forge new paths by balancing opposites in their work. The contrast of these materials creates exciting new objects like this contemporary table lamp.
Details: 41 x 29 x 65cm, black marble, white shade
Redefining minimal lighting, the Thin Task Lamp is strikingly simple aesthetically. With its adjustable articulating hinge, it seamlessly adapts for functional tasks. A polished choice for desks across residential and commercial spaces. Based in New York, Juniper is an award-winning, fully integrated manufacturing and design studio with an unwavering belief in the transformative power of good design.
Created in 1995, the Édition Limitée gallery specializes in the commission of furniture, lighting and decorative objects in collaboration with iconic designers across the globe. Designed by Olivier Gagnère, this minimalistic light bowl is artfully crafted in France by the moulding masters from Édition Limitée’s workshop. As part of the great tradition of French Decorative Arts, each piece from Édition Limitée is manufactured in limited series.
Almost spiritual in its presence, the Nao lamp pays homage to the Greek word for temple. Bringing light from darkness, it offers a peaceful warmth from its structure of solid polished maple and metal. It is a particular favourite of Tollgard showroom founder Staffan Tollgård.
The Mainkai 5 Floor Lamp is inspired by the spherical fishing floats and mooring buoys of the Mainkai river in Frankfurt. From the Man of Parts studio, this wonderful table lamp features hand-blown glass globes strung above a decorative marble base. All hand-made by craftsmen in Germany.
The Planeta Table Lamp plays with proportion as two lampshades of blown satin white sit on either side of a burnished brass frame. Created by contemporary Italian makers, Cattelan Italian, this interesting design is available in a range of finishes including a pendant edition.
Details: 36 x 25.5 x 22cm
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Where the synergy of design and craftsmanship evokes emotion, delight and beauty: transforming spaces into captivating realms of inspiration.
BOMMA transforms interiors with handcrafted sculptural lighting that creates a distinct mood in each space – from eye-catching centerpieces and installations to soft ambient light. The company is renowned for its signature design that creates a sense of grace and delight. This minimalist, yet daring, aesthetic is appreciated by international architects and interior designers and has quickly gained recognition in the design world.
A Sneak Peak
Pebbles
Pebbles from Czech glassmaker Bomma promote playful exploration. Just as with stones, the crystal components of the Pebbles Collection are absolute originals, thanks to Bomma’s signature hand-blowing technique. String the colorful shapes onto its inner light source as you wish and create elegant objects that transform into artworks in any interior. Dare to go bold!
Divina
Designed for Bomma by DECHEM Studio, Divina is unique – artistically poetic, as well as strictly minimalistic. Its refined colour gradients lend it an aura of timeless dreaminess, while remaining visually striking.
Dew Drops
The Dew Drops Collection, by Boris Klimek, captures nature’s ephemeral beauty with iridescence. Each piece mirrors morning dew on grass blades, illuminated from within, creating unique aesthetics. Versatile installations allow creativity, forming captivating centerpieces. Like Klimek’s Pebbles Collection, Dew Drops embody nature’s magic with grace.
Phenomena
The Phenomena Collection, envisioned by DECHEM Studio, embodies Plato’s philosophy on transient existence. Hand-blown into bespoke forms, these glass lighting fixtures juxtapose the material’s rigidity and fragility, echoing life’s contradictions. Available as pendants or floor and table lamps, they epitomize DECHEM Studio’s artistry, harmonizing form and function in a captivating exploration of phenomena.
Looking for design inspiration?
A curated collection of the world’s best furniture, lighting, and accessories brands sits within our brand book. From legends of design to new and exciting makers, each of these makers champions craft and excellence in design.
If you’d like to know more about any of the items on display for LDW/24, please get in touch with our showroom team, they would be delighted to help you.
Spring blooms in the Tollgard Chelsea showroom, where every curve reveals new creations and bold beauty waits to be discovered.
Our Chelsea showroom welcomed the captivating and curious at London Design Week this year. Makers such as Alphenberg, Bomma, Bieke Casteleyn, Gardeco, Meridiani, and Utopia & Utility offered up bold shapes that dared to take up space. Each contemporary treasure served as a poignant reminder of craft and the character it brings to our world.
Thank you to everyone who joined our drinks on Monday evening to mark the start of an incredible week. The whole Harbour was buzzing and we felt proud and privileged to be part of such an energised and inspired design community.
On Wednesday, Beautiful design was complemented by beautiful conversation as founder Monique Tollgård was joined by Elspeth Pridham of The Insider, to explore the ever-expanding narratives of automation and proficiency. The panel discussion featured celebrated industry peers Carina Reymond from Studio Raymond, and James Manby from Elicyon.
Bieke Casteleyn
Rejecting conformity for innovation, Belgian interior designer Bieke Casteleyn created her contemporary collection, Bieke Casteleyn_shaping objects in 2015. The organic forms she dreamt to life prove to be more than just beautiful pieces of art. Soft, subtle, and inviting, each table is a bespoke creation that focuses on elevating the living experience. Hand-made in Belgium, each table is created using a cement-based plaster technique that is carefully applied in several layers.
Bieke Casteleyn makes its return to our Tollgard showroom bolder than ever, in a beautiful large dining table ready to take on an every aspect of our multifaceted lifestyles.
Meridiani’s collections are characterised by their timelessness; informed by the past, they interpret the demands of contemporary lifestyles to create eminently liveable furnishings for today. Unique to Meridiani is its unparalleled collection of textiles: Meridiani designs and manufactures its own range of exquisite fabrics in the finest natural materials: linen, cotton, velvet, and chenille. Hand-crafted furniture for the living room, bedroom, dining area, library and outdoors is all made entirely in Italy. These exceptional pieces of design are the future heirlooms of generations to come.
BOMMA transforms interiors with handcrafted sculptural lighting that creates a distinct mood in each space – from eye-catching centerpieces and installations to soft ambient light. The company is renowned for its signature design that creates a sense of grace and delight. This minimalist, yet daring, aesthetic is appreciated by international architects and interior designers and has quickly gained recognition in the design world.
Alphenberg believe that leather should look like leather. It’s a slow material: the buffalo skin the reflection of life in a rough terrain. Skin is not something that can be ‘made’, it comes into being through the process of living and growing. This Dutch company are at the forefront of working with leather in architectural and interior design, using leather to provide acoustic, aesthetic and architectural solutions.
Tollgard is proud to bring Broom, the most beautiful and bold expression of this technical expertise to London, straight from Maison et Object. Broom is elegantly fluted, tactile and luxurious. It is also deceptively simple to install. Ready-made panels in leather and suede can be ordered to size and easily installed with a cleat system.
A curated collection of the world’s best furniture, lighting, and accessories brands sits within our brand book. From legends of design to new and exciting makers, each of these makers champions craft and excellence in design.
If you’d like to know more about any of the items on display for LDW/24, please get in touch with our showroom team, they would be delighted to help you.
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