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Milan Design Week returns each year as a pilgrimage for those who believe that a piece of furniture is never merely functional, it is an idea made tangible.
The energy of Salone del Mobile 2026 carried a particular resonance this spring, driven by the year's theme: A Matter of Salone. Materials as the genesis of design - stone, petal, wood, sponge - became a lens through which we encountered the familiar afresh.
What inspired us most was the focus on craft, longevity and design. We've curated a selection of pieces that captured this, each one destined for the Tollgard showroom in London... stay tuned.
Bieke Castelyn - Clover Coffee Table
We've long admired Bieke Casteleyn's refusal to over-explain. Her new coffee table 'Clover' carries that conviction forward - a study in what materials want to be, unadorned. The form is sculptural without claiming to be art; the materials speak for themselves. It's the kind of piece that settles into a room and only reveals itself with time.
Pieter Maes's Bracci armchair is a study in the language of embrace. The designer continues his exploration of sculptural seating with this piece, where the delicately curved backrest gathers leather naturally at its centre, as though inviting the body to settle in. Built around a solid oak frame in Coal brushed finish, with Lenis Amber leather, the Bracci exemplifies the kind of emotional restraint that marks excellent design.
Jeroen de Ruddere - FL5 Floor Lamp
The FL5 is a sculptural wooden floor lamp that unites the strength of nature with refined contemporary sensibility. De Ruddere's signature approach - drawing inspiration from the organic world, then distilling it into pure geometric form is evident throughout. The tree-trunk-inspired silhouette feels both solid and elegant, a balance that defines his practice. Available in Brutal Oak, Gentle Oak, Mahogany, and American Walnut.
The Volta modular sofa for Linteloo is designed on the principle of a continuous arch, gentle curves that embrace those gathered within. Each module forms part of an architectural whole that can be extended, opened, or made more intimate according to need.
LEMA's Vega coffee table represents the Italian maker's commitment to refined proportion and material expression. The piece anchors a living space through its confident geometry and careful use of wood or stone.
Ceccotti Collezioni - Eugene Armchair
DRAW Studio's Eugene Armchair for Ceccotti Collezioni caught us early and held our attention. A reinterpretation of mid-century form, it channels the rounded shapes and enveloping comfort of 1950s and '60s design through a decidedly contemporary lens. The construction is quietly rigorous, circular in plan, grounded on a solid wood cross base, with a generous round seat.
Naoto Fukasawa's Bosco armchair for Molteni&C is Inspired by the gentle hills of Tuscany. The chair's soft, generous volume and subtly divided contours echo the rhythms of landscape. The form favours continuity, shaping a compact silhouette that feels stable, protective, and calm.
Poltrona Frau - Stock 'n' Roll Dressing Table
We've fallen for the Stock 'n' Roll Dressing Table by Sebastian Herkner. It's a piece that doesn't try too hard, an exquisitely proportioned form in curved beech and soft Pelle Frau leather. Open it, and you find an interior quietly ready for ritual.
Designed by Staffan Tollgård & Filippo Castellani, the Heiko chair for Riva 1920 exemplifies the marriage of clean, understated design with refined execution. A solid wood frame defined by architectural clarity is balanced by soft curves and rounded cylindrical sections. This is design that knows its purpose and serves it with dignity.
De Castelli - Dorica Sideboard
We've long admired De Castelli's ability to turn metal into poetry. The Dorica Sideboard is a perfect example - inspired by the fluting of classical columns, it becomes a sculptural presence in any room. The concave slats catch the light beautifully in that signature De Fauvé finish, while practical shelving hides inside.
Established & Sons - Layup Lounge Chair
Nathan Martell's collaboration with Established & Sons explores the evolving possibilities of 3D veneer formin, a technique that allows complex sculptural silhouettes to emerge from layered wood construction. What appears as a single, sinuous form is in fact a multi-part moulded veneer assembly, seamlessly joined. British design pushing the boundaries of what wood can become.
The Kawa series designed by Staffan Tollgård & Filippo Castellani reimagines the side table through a studied dialogue between top and base. Compact, round or rectangular surfaces sit atop asymmetrical supports - vertical elements offset beneath to create a dynamic interplay of solid and void.
Keep an eye out for some of these pieces to arrive in our London showroom soon. Experience them in person - to understand not just the thinking, but the making.
To enquire about pieces featured here, or to discuss a project, contact us: sales@tollgard.com.
A MATTER OF SALONE: 21 - 26 APRIL
Each year Milan brings together the ideas, materials, and makers shaping the future of design.
This year’s ‘A Matter of Salone’ campaign positions materials as storytellers, not just finishes, encouraging visitors to view the material world not just as physical substance, but as a footbed of memory and possibility.
The bi-annual EuroCucina showcase, an exhibition dedicated to kitchenware, and the Bathroom Exhibition, also returns to Salone this year.
Explore Tollgard’s curated guide to our favourite brands and makers defining Milan this year...
1. Agape Casa
'Being within the Project'
Agape Casa presents its 2026 novelties at Milano Design Week, reimagining the bathroom as an architectural device, a space where design inhabits matter.
New projects by Benedini Associati, David Chipperfield, Neri&Hu, Patricia Urquiola, and Marco Zito enter into dialogue with re-editions by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti.
📍 Via Statuto 12, 20121 Milano
2. De Castelli
Discover De Castelli’s latest works: fragments recovered and reimagined, where myth and metal meet, shaped by fire.
Antonio Marras shares this poetic resistance: rejecting purity, defying categories, and embracing hybridity. Rather than defining his practice, he moves through it like a story - leaving traces, images, and questions behind.
📍Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 22 , Stand B04
📍De Castelli Milan Gallery, via U. Visconti di Modrone, 20 , 20122
3. Molteni
Molteni&C is presenting its 2026 Outdoor Collection, curated by Vincent Van Duysen, with an on-site installation, ‘Responsive Nature’ by Elisa Ossino Studio.
Composed of six different gardens, each enclosed within a distinct architectural setting, ‘Responsive Nature’ displays pieces from the Soleva Collection and the Picea coffee table by Vincent Van Duysen, as well as the Pantalica Collection by Elisa Ossino.
📍Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 04, Booth A07 B06 A03 B02
📍Palazzo Molteni, Via Manzoni 9, Milano
4. House of Finn Juhl
During this year’s Milan Design Week, the Italian gallery Settantaventidue presents a unique exhibition featuring a curated selection of watercolors and drawings by Finn Juhl.
📍Settantaventidue, Via Lodovico Il Moro 1, Milan, April 21–26
5. Van Rossum
Van Rossum invites you to discover a new chapter in the evolution of the house. This year’s presentation introduces new designs created in collaboration with both long-standing and newly welcomed designers. Among them are Christophe Delcourt, Pieter Maes, and Thomas Haarmann.
Van Rossum is pleased to welcome three new collaborators to its collection: Niko Koronis, Dan Yeffet, and Vito Boox.
📍Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 24 , Booth D25
6. Giorgetti
Join Giorgetti in Milan to discover their latest projects and collaborations in their latest exhibition "Places to live."
📍Giorgetti Spiga -The Place: Via della Spiga, 31
An icon onstage: A moment of quiet, a space designed around the Move armchair to slow the pace, soften the noise, and restore balance.
📍Teatro Manzoni: Via Alessandro Manzoni 42
7. Linteloo
Join Linteloo in exploring the value of dialogue in an increasingly polarised world. Writers, artists, and designers are seeking connection -reflected in designs that bring elements together rather than apart.
At the Salone del Mobile, Linteloo presents pieces formed from interlocking volumes and complementary materials, where each part gains meaning through its relationship with the others.
📍Fiera Milano, Rho, Hall 11 , Booth E22
8. Ceccotti Collezioni
Discover Cosmogramma – The Journey of Form, a collection that traces the designer’s spiritual journey from initial idea to finished object, from the first line on paper to the final gesture of refinement.
Presented at Milan Design Week 2026, the collection brings together seven works by different hands, mapping an evolving landscape of thought and form.
📍Ceccotti Collezioni Flagship Store, via Durini 2
📍Poltrona Frau Store, Palazzo Gallarati Scotti, Via Manzoni 30
9. Bieke Castelyn
This year Bieke Castelyn collaborates with Jov Design to present: In Clover - an immersive landscape of softness. Two worlds. One language. where furniture and rugs merge into one spatial experience.
📍Piazza San Marco 8, Milano
10. Meridiani
30 years of ME
In the year of its 30th anniversary and on the occasion of Salone, Meridiani celebrates this important milestone, unveils a new collection, and showcases a refined textile selection.
New products, designed by designer and art director Andrea Parisio, come to life as a tribute to the icons and best sellers that have marked the first 30 years of Meridiani’s history. A thoughtfully contemporary design project that continues the path started in 1996 and still gives voice to the brand’s identity today.
📍Fiera Milano, Rho, Hall 11 Stand G11, H18
📍Meridiani Store, Via Manzoni 38, Milan
📍Meridiani House, Corso Venezia 29, Milan (by appointment)
11. Rakumba
Rakumba invites you to Disclose, Disrupt & Enrich during this year's Milan Design Week. Across six locations throughout the city and Fiera Milano, experience Rakumba' s collections first hand. Connect with the team, and take part in conversations around our newest product debut.
This year marks a collaboration with @studiopepe_official one of Italy's most renowned multi disciplinary design practices. Together, we reveal a new lighting collection that reflects a shared exploration of geometry and illumination, unveiled during Milan Design Week.
📍Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 11 -C22-24, L24-28. Hall 9 -F05-09, G06
12. Henge
Henge presents Ritual Gravity for Milan, the presentation unfolds as a new reading of the home, where furniture, light and objects are brought into a more continuous spatial dialogue. The result is not a sequence of pieces, but a composed interior atmosphere.
The space has been rethought as a progression of domestic settings, shaped by shifts in scale, material and light. Each room introduces a different mood while remaining part of a single, coherent vision.
📍Henge Showroom, Via della Spiga 34
13. Exteta
Exteta will unveil its latest indoor and outdoor collections at the Salone del Mobile and its Milan flagship store. Showcasing its expertise in outdoor living, the presentation includes new designs by Studiopepe and Paola Navone Otto Studio, as well as an expanded Exteta x Riva collection by Massimo Castagna.
An exclusive preview will also introduce a new collaboration with French architect Maxime d’Angeac, designer of the Al Mare collection for Corinthian, the first Orient Express sailing yacht set to launch in June..
📍Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 9 - booth F05 F09 G06
📍Via Turati 6, Milan
14. Giopato & Coombes
NOKORI: Discover a new project by Giopato & Coombes, exploring light as a presence to be held, remaining beyond the moment.
📍Giopato & Coombes Gallery, Via San Maurilio 19
15. Gemla
Gemla is based upon solid craftsmanship & unique skills to bend solid wood with steam, always made from natural & durable materials that age beautifully.
Discover the latest collaboration with talented designers. Beautiful, Durable, Sustainable.
📍 Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 24 , Booth C34
16. Bocci
Light as Medium
For Milan Design Week, Bocci presents an exhibition of new and reimagined works by Omer Arbel curated by David Alhadeff. Staged within Bocci’s historic Milan apartment, the exhibition continues Arbel’s investigation of light as a material, perceptual, and architectural medium. New works are presented alongside installations composed from existing Bocci series.
📍 Via Giuseppe Rovani 20, Milan - Open to the public during Milan Design Week
Whilst at the fair don't forget to visit these additional exhibitors at Salone
Hall 9: Porada - AO3-CO2.
Hall 11: Lema -B11,C20, Piet Boon - E20, Linteloo - E22, Meridiani - G11, H18
Hall 13: Alabastro Italiano - D20, D24
Hall 14: RS Barcelona - C35
Hall 18: Gardeco - B19
Hall 24: Established & Sons - D03 - D05, Tacchini - C05
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As the new season unfolds, we invite you to discover our favourite makers, united by a shared design language and a commitment to creating truly iconic pieces. Reunited by Design brings together designs that explore the relationships between form and function, past and present, maker and material.
These distinctive designs blend tradition and heritage with contemporary innovation - familiar, yet refreshingly new. From firm favourite Molteni’s Emilie sofa to the Luka Stool by new makers Heaps & Woods, each piece balances comfort and craftsmanship, commanding attention while elevating the space.
An invitation to Reconnect: Reunited by Design
Join us for something sparkling and reconnect,catch-up and experience unique designs that blend tradition and heritage with contemporary innovation - familiar, yet refreshingly new.
Monday 9th March, 4pm
Please email rsvp@tollgard.com to confirm attendance.
Discover a curated selection of makers and new pieces defining the season ahead...
Molteni & Co
A firm favourite, Molteni returns with some iconic designs. An expression of modular elegance, Emile by Christophe Delcourt is a dynamic sofa system designed to adapt to the evolving needs of contemporary living. Characterised by a sculptural silhouette, Emile features a refined backrest with fluid, shifting heights, creating a harmonious play of proportions within the space.
Bieke Castelyn
The Vanity Mirror by Bieke Castelyn is where function meets sculpture. Inspired by organic forms, its soft curves and natural materials bring warmth and quiet elegance to any interior. More than a reflective surface, it acts as a statement piece -adding depth, texture, and artistic character to bedrooms, dressing areas, or hallways.
Heaps & Woods
Tollgard welcomes a brand new maker to our latest collection. Designed for today’s needs and built to last for generations, each piece adapts effortlessly to any space, from city apartments to countryside retreats or beachfront escapes. With a timeless approach, sustainable materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, these pieces are made to move and evolve with every home. Featuring the Boni dining chair, constructed from a rich, elongated teak wood frame and a braided back and seat made from recycled paper rope. Discover a first glimpse of the full collection at London Design Week.
Stickbulb
We welcome a brand new piece from makers Stickbulb, Skybang is comprised of 6 solid wood sticks of varying lengths held in place by a central steel socket and stem. It casts warm light in all directions, conjures the dynamic shape of abstract trees, and is commonly used alone or in clusters for both residential and commercial spaces. Span ranges from 5-10ft. Ships flat-packed.
Man of Parts
Taking pride of place in our Chelsea showroom, we welcome the iconic Bernina Express, named after one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys. A storied Alpine route to St. Moritz which cuts through the Swiss Alps with precision, power, and striking elegance. Man of Parts continues to shine, with the new collection now featuring for London Design Week.
Ceccotti Collezioni
Ceccotti Collezioni’s new collection evolves its refined dialogue between tradition and modern living, continuing to balance mid-century warmth with contemporary elegance – introducing new proportions, details and finishes that deepen its sense of intimacy, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury. DUO Vanity presents soft and organic shapes, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni. Its solid ash frame supports an elegant elliptical top, enriched by two small side shelves with a choice of back-painted glass or calacatta marble finishes.
We look forward to welcoming you to the showroom soon.
If you’d like to know more about London Design Week, please get in touch with our showroom team, they would be delighted to help you.
Email: sales@tollgard.com | Phone: +44 (0)20 8067 2123
We’re thrilled to welcome the new V4 Kitchen from Vipp to our Belgravia showroom - and trust us, it’s worth seeing up close.
With the V4, Vipp reimagines the kitchen as the true heart of the home: where timeless design meets honest materials and durability that doesn’t flinch at real life. Think beautifully engineered steel, tactile surfaces, and craftsmanship that’s built not just to impress, but to endure.
With more than eight decades of experience in metal craftsmanship, Vipp has designed the V4 to age gracefully and take daily wear in its stride, made for years of cooking, clattering, gathering and living. This isn’t just a kitchen, it’s a steadfast companion to everyday life, wrapped in very good design.
Softened corners, a worktop folded from a single sheet of steel, and welds so precise they practically disappear - it’s the kind of metal mastery Vipp has quietly perfected over decades. Sculptural yet unfussy, seamless yet strong, the rounded profiles bring a touch of softness to the steel, proving that great craftsmanship doesn’t shout - it simply shines!
Four kitchens, one modular concept
Since 1939, every new Vipp product has been born from the same dream; to manufacture long-lasting tools for everyday life.
Vipp kitchens are no different. At its heart, the Vipp kitchen is a modular concept - a series of precisely engineered units designed to slot together seamlessly. Flexible, functional and beautifully resolved, it’s a kitchen that adapts to the rhythm of daily life while holding its own as a piece of enduring design.
Discover the full collection of Vipp kitchens.
Get in touch with our sales team at sales@tollgard.com to find out more and book an appointment to view the Vipp collections at our Belgravia showroom.
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Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, 15 - 19 Jan
Always a highlight on the design calendar, Maison & Objet Paris returns this month with the theme ‘Past Reveals Future’. Since its debut in 1994, the bi-annual trade show has been a cornerstone for the international design community.
Driven by the new wave of design and vibrant creativity in 2025, Maison&Objet opens 2026 under the banner of excellence and savoir-faire. At the intersection of raw materials and contemporary forms, a quiet strength emerges. Designers have been tasked to draw inspiration from the past to create something new and meaningful for the future.
We've handpicked a collection of favourite brands and moments from the fair, each pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship, offering an exclusive first look at the most exciting trends in the industry.
AT THE FAIR
1. Van Rossum
Van Rossum is honoured to be part of Curatio, a visionary concept at Maison&Objet, curated by their Creative Director Thomas Haarmann. This installation explores the essence of design, with each specially invited participant presenting a single piece in its purest form, free from its usual context.
Van Rossum presents a complementary display within Curatio, showcasing a curated selection of pieces from the collection. Together, these works offer a dialogue between material, craftsmanship and form, extending the spirit of Curatio through Van Rossum’s distinctive perspective on contemporary design.
📍Signature Hall, Hall 1, Stand CU13
2. Bomma
Bomma invites you to discover a new portable lamp and extension of the Dew Drops collection, in addition to Bomma’s signature crystal lighting, at the upcoming Maison&Objet in Paris.
You will be able to explore a curated selection of their most iconic designs alongside new product launches. Experience the beauty of Fragments, Fragment Line, Flaire, Dew Drops and Lens collections, each representing Bomma’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, material precision, and contemporary design.
For the first time their sister brand Rückl will be present at this fair with a series of hand-cut and mouth-blown vases, tableware and giftware. Go and explore the glassmaking artistry of BOMMA and Rückl in Paris.
📍 Hall 2, Stand n.J6 - K5, Sector: Signature Paris Nord Ville pinte exhibition center
3. J.L Moller
Internationally recognised as one of the world's leading names in furniture design and production, J. L. Møller was established in 1944 by cabinetmaker Niels Otto Møller. The Aarhus based manufacturer exports to more than 35 countries worldwide and is today led by the third generation of the Møller family. Dining pieces by J. L Møller are crafted around concepts of understated elegance and product longevity, utilising only the highest quality materials.
Explore their latest collection and witness the incredible craftsmanship up close.
📍Hall 3 | Stand E76
IN THE CITY
Maison & Objet goes beyond the exhibition halls with its In the City programme, bringing the experience into the heart of Paris. With over 100 locations, visitors can meet creators, explore products in real-life settings, and soak up the city’s creative energy. Here are a few showrooms we recommend visiting…
4. Giopato & Coombes
Giopato & Coombes presents Mini Maxi at Maison & Objet in the City 2026. Mini Maxi transforms their beautiful Paris gallery into a field of shifting scales. Bolle Small and Large, Scarabei Single Pendant and Gem Chandelier 22 appear like fragments of the same luminous story: small pieces that whisper to the eye, asking for intimacy; larger forms that expand into space, quietly redrawing its borders.
Here, light doesn’t just illuminate, it measures distance, traces movement and tests the elasticity of perception.
📍Giopato & Coombes Gallery 4, rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, taking place from 14 January - 05 April 2026, Tuesday - Saturday | 11am - 7pm
5. Meridiani
During Maison&Objet In The City, Meridiani opens the celebrations for its thirtieth anniversary, unveiling a new display dedicated to the iconic Louis modular sofa in the flagship store on Boulevard Saint-Germain.
The redesigned space, by designer and art director Andrea Parisio, showcases updated configurations and new elements of the Louis system, highlighting its versatility and timeless design. The installation pairs textures, finishes, and accessories to create a contemporary, welcoming presentation.
Alongside Louis, the showroom features a curated selection of Meridiani’s iconic collections, celebrating three decades of artisanal, Made in Italy craftsmanship and a style that honors tradition while looking confidently to the future.
📍278, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75007 PARIS FR
6. Entrelacs
Entrelacs presents a collection of lighting and furniture out of a desire to restore material authenticity to the essential, to showcase materials for what they are, expressed in timeless, refined designs. Working with bronze and alabaster, raw materials that have been around since the dawn of time, crafted with skilled hands, where every imperfection becomes a feature, to create unique, long-lasting pieces.
Visit Entrelacs and discover their latest designs at their stunning Paris showroom.
📍42 rue de Lille 75007 PARIS France
Visit maison-objet.com for more information and tickets.
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As the festive season draws near, Tollgard's showrooms transform into havens of holiday inspiration, filled with beautifully curated interior accessories that are perfect for a meaningful Christmas gift.
Celebrate the joy of giving with our Christmas gift guide. Each accessory has been selected for its ability to bring warmth, beauty, and intention into the home. These are gifts that feel personal, meaningful, and effortlessly elegant.
From cozy rugs that invite relaxation to sculptural objects that spark conversation, our collection is designed to help you share comfort and style with the people you love.
Find these beautiful pieces just in time for Christmas in store at the Tollgard Belgravia and Chelsea showrooms or explore the collection online.
Tollgard is proud to present an exclusive UK showcase of MAN OF PARTS, the Canadian-born, post-national design inspired by far flung places and anchored by European craftsmanship.
Join Tollgard for a celebration of craftsmanship and curiosity, through the lens of one of the design world’s most forward-thinking names. We will be showcasing the best of MAN OF PARTS in collaboration with London Design Week 2025.
Visit the pop-up at our Belgravia showroom from the 12th September to 18th December.
Discover more on the London Design Festival website
Step into a world of sculptural elegance and tactile storytelling through a curated exhibition of new and iconic pieces from a diverse roster of international designers. From Sebastian Herkner’s musically inspired Frenchman Street chairs and the alpine-evoking Via Bernina tables, to the poetic Berliner Promenade rug by Gregor Hildebrandt, this immersive pop-up highlights design as a global dialogue.
Curated within Tollgard's showroom based in Belgravia, this unique pop-up offers a rare opportunity to explore the artistry behind MAN OF PARTS, where each piece tells a compelling story of place, craft, and cultural connection, reflecting the journeys and sensibilities of globally minded, design-conscious individuals.
See these beautiful pieces come to life at the Tollgard Belgravia showroom from 12th September - 18th December.
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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 here or 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.
Discover the collection on the Tollgard website
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
"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.”
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.
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.
Explore more of Peter Weber's body of work on the Galerie Renate Bender website.
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In addition to Tollgard's upcoming, exclusive UK launch of MAN of PARTS, where a world of sculptural elegance and tactile storytelling will be in store, the Tollgard space will be further enhanced, by exhibiting some of the most recent and innovative pieces from A-N-D, Indigenus and Rakumba.
This pop up exhibition, will be curated at Tollgard's Belgravia showroom from 12th September - 18th December.
Delve further into the ingenuity of these brands and be sure to come visit us at our Belgravia showroom to experience these designs come to life.
A-N-D
A-N-D investigates new design possibilities using innovative production methods while integrating the most current technologies in lighting. The result of that exploration puts forward honest products that transcend time and place. In pursuit of the visually poetic, they are inspired by the unexpected and the everyday; compelled by the capacity of light to shape and animate space.
Pace is derived from the notion of rhythm, tempo, and repetition. The interplay of light and material is evident in the gradients and reflections which occur as illumination passes through its consecutive layers of glass. Thin and lightweight yet voluptuous and stackable, the Pace series is an exemplary exercise of sinuous form. This piece will be on display throughout the full duration of the exhibition.
Indigenus
Each one of Indigenus’ creations is meticulously crafted – smooth, clean lines are drawn from raw, honest materials of hardwood, cork and concrete. A recognisable aesthetic runs through each collection created by Indigenus. Designs are strikingly pared-back and restrained, with bold, simple silhouettes contrasting against tactility and earthiness. Underpinned by a deep knowledge of both landscape design and plant care and maintenance, Indigenus’ planters are not only aesthetically uplifting, they are also crafted to be lightweight and easily transportable, with removable linings and water reservoirs to ensure they function beautifully too.
The Petra has proven to be the most complex design to bring to life. It is eclectic, pushing the boundaries of what Indigenus has previously created. The result is a far more demanding aesthetic and ultimately a disruptive design for a planter. Petra is designed for interiors, exteriors, hospitality, residential, and corporate settings. It works well as individual statement pieces and is striking when grouped.
Sebastian Herkner, was inspired by all the aspects, elements and shades he encountered across so many areas. The Aarde (which means earth) is a representation of this; of the layering that exists culturally, demographically and in the nature and light of Africa.
This piece will be on display throughout the full duration of the exhibition.
Rakumba
From an engineering viewpoint, Rakumba describes its design ethos as ‘effortless complexity’. Under the skin, they strive for products that are technically advanced and bring unexpected performance, whilst remaining intuitive, meticulously detailed and visually uncompromising.
Designed by Studio Truly Truly for Rakumba, Big Glow redefines lighting for the modern era. Its groundbreaking design marries luxurious Australian wool with plant-based compostable fibre, creating a luminaire that’s as eco-friendly as it is beautiful. Supported by Woolmark, this innovative collection showcases the versatility of wool whilst elevating the archetypal glowing sphere.
See these beautiful pieces come to life, along with MAN of PARTS' exclusive UK show case at the Tollgard Belgravia showroom from 12th September - 18th December.
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