Gabriel Tan

Tan started his solo practice, Gabriel Tan Studio, in 2016. In 2020, Tan moved with his family from his native Singapore to Porto, to be closer to furniture industries and skilled craftspeople in Portugal and Italy.

THE CRANBROOK CONNECTION

Cranbrook Academy of Art
They designed iconic furniture and defined a movement. But first Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Ray and Charles Eames, and Harry Bertoia became lifelong friends, all meeting at The Cranbrook Academy of Art – that period is now known as the ‘golden age’ at Cranbrook.

MUUTO

Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression. By expanding this heritage with forward-looking materials, techniques and bold creative thinking, Muuto's ambition is to deliver new perspectives on Scandinavian design.

fermLIVING

fermLIVING

With an emphasis on soft forms, rich textures and deep colours, Ferm LIVING pieces allow you to create an authentic and composed atmosphere, while avant-garde shapes, striking patterns and curious details add a touch of the unexpected. 

Timothy J Robertson

Fascinated by the relationship between nature and architecture, Timothy Robertson develops unique designs deriving from a methodical inquiry into the built environment, flora, and culture. With a firm belief in honesty and harmony, Timothy Robertson's work celebrates materials and manufacturing, both traditional and digital, exploring material tactility and innovative details that welcomes an intriguing investigation.
Antonio Citterio

Antonio Citterio

Antonio Citterio was born in the Italian city of Meda in 1950. He opened his own studio in 1972 and completed his degree in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996, he collaborated with Terry Dawn to design many buildings across Europe and Japan. In 2000, Citterio and Patricia Viel formed a multidisciplinary office for architecture, interior design and graphics. The office operates internationally, developing complex long-term projects in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultants.

Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry, born 1929 in Toronto, Canada, earned a degree in architecture from the University of Southern California before studying urban planning at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.

In 1962 he founded the architectural firm Frank Gehry & Associates in Los Angeles. He designed the cardboard furniture series Easy Edges between 1969-72. Over the years he has taught at several universities, including Harvard and Yale, where he served as Charlotte-Davenport-Professorship of Architecture (1982, 1985, 1987-89) and where he still teaches.

Designcraft have an expanded range from MUUTO that is available to our collection now. With the brand name coming from the Finnish word, muutos, meaning new perspective, the creatives behind MUUTO's collection embrace the essence of Scandinavian design yet making a contemporary take on tradition, exploring a forward thinking approach to natural materials, comfort, craftsmanship and durability.

Muuto searches for designers who share this same mindset. Creatives with a contemporary take on tradition, who embrace the essence of Scandinavian design

INDIVIDUAL AUTHORSHIP AT VITRA When Vitra works with designers, it is a partnership between them and Vitra embarking on the common quest for an optimal solution. The designer’s personal imprint is reflected in every one of their products. They are the independent ‘authors’ of the final piece.

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