Transformative Design
Building on the success of their first collaboration, Arteriors and Workshop APD unveiled 25 new pieces at the High Point Furniture Market in October. Telling a story of craftsmanship and conceptual design, this latest assemblage includes indoor and outdoor lighting, accessories, and, for the first time, furniture. Artfully manipulated materials and captivating forms and textures are achieved in glass, wood, stone and metal. “Our approach to this collection was deeply inspired by the transformative process—how simple acts like stitching, melting, or glazing can completely change the character of a material,” says Matthew Berman, co-founding principal of Workshop/APD. “The evolution from our first collaboration with Arteriors to this collection was inspiring and liberating too, allowing us to explore design techniques that honor both tradition and modernity.”
CA + CT Collab
Jenni Kayne Home has teamed up with Connecticut’s own Dumais Made on an exclusive capsule collection of sculptural vessels and table lamps. Handcrafted in Litchfield, the styles in modernist, sculptural forms created by ceramic artist Charlie Dumais complement Jenni Kayne’s West Coast aesthetic. Dumais notes, “Working on this collection, I was inspired by Jenni’s effortless style and the California coast. Its fluid movements, muted colors and natural textures, all influenced a more organic and sculptural modernism, which is a bit of a departure for us.”
Classical Comfort
Honey Collins’ signature interiors are crisp and classic with a touch of old and new, combining patinated antiques with contemporary art and unexpected palettes, patterns and textures. The Boston-based designer recently launched a furniture collection with O. Henry House. The compilation represents Collins’ passion for interior design inspired by her Southern roots and New England sensibility. “This collaboration embodies the essence of craftsmanship and the power of creative partnerships,” Collins says. “Each design is more than just a piece of furniture; it is a reflection of a journey, a celebration of design, and a testament to the enduring power of creativity and collaboration.” Available through John Rosselli & Associates.
Crafted Heritage
One of the highlights of the fall High Point Furniture Market was the introduction of the Tara Shaw collection for Century. The 70-plus piece assemblage includes bedroom, dining and occasional furniture and upholstery. Shaw is an author and New Orleans-based interior designer whose resume includes more than 30 years as an antiques purveyor. Speaking to her love of antiques, she says, “Antique finishes show their age and history, blemishes and all. That kind of imperfection is a lovely thing to live with because it’s so forgiving. It’s just what I want to come home to.” As a self-proclaimed “guerilla antiquer” she has scoured Europe for her clients and now shares her love and knowledge with this collection for Century. Traditional forms with historical provenance have been updated with fresh, comfortable and up-to-date fabrics and finishes. Case goods include Swedish Gustavian, mid-century Italian and French styles paired with contemporary pieces for an eclectic, collected and layered look. “My love of centuries old antiques and classic mid-century led me to create a line of furniture which is based on the past but speaks to the present,” shares Shaw.
