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THE
LUXE
LIST
This Christmas we’ve curated the ultimate
wish list, from elegant glassware to furs,
furniture, textiles and technology. Money
no object – there’s no charge for dreaming
Photography LUKE KIRWAN
Styling EMMA KAY AND HANNAH BORT
Production FLORA BATHURST
Words AMY BRADFORD
DECEMBER 2014 ELLEDECORATION.CO.UK 131
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‘ S W I V E L’ CH A I R BY H A NS W EGN ER
Designed in 1955 and handcrafted from solid wood, leather and stainless
steel, this is one of the most extravagant desk chairs ever made. It supports
the back but allows for relaxed sitting. Wegner himself once quipped that
it is more suited to the CEO than the office secretary.
From £8,440, PP Møbler (pp.dk)
‘T BA R’ CU F FS
BY TI F FA N Y & CO
Jeweller Francesca Amfitheatrof has just
taken the reins as design director at Tiffany
& Co. These elegant, everyday cuffs from her
debut collection feature a signature ‘T’ motif. ➤
From £1,525 (tiffany.co.uk)
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T H E F U R COL L ECT ION
The ultimate in luxuriously soft accessories, from Fendi’s chocolate-brown rabbit fur
throw to Harrods’ decadent mink hot-water-bottle cover and Max Mara’s fur collar,
all guaranteed to keep you stylish and warm during the winter months. ➤
From left: ‘Plaid’ rabbit fur throw by Fendi Casa, £16,370, Harrods (harrods.com).
‘Cerson’ fur collar, £280, Max Mara (maxmara.com). ‘C-Cub check’ mink bag, £1,900,
Tod’s (tods.com). Mink hot-water-bottle cover, £399, Harrods (harrods.com)
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‘A SI LV ER ORG A N I SM ’ BY J U N KO MOR I
Artist Junko Mori makes intricate metal forms that resemble objects
from the natural world, such as seed pods and flowers. Reminiscent of a sea
urchin, this forged silver sculpture draws the eye from every angle. ➤
‘CR A F T ’ K N I V E S BY TA K E SH I SA J I
The youngest person ever to have been honoured by the
Japanese Ministry of Culture as a ‘Living Treasure’,
Takeshi Saji is a master knifesmith. His designs feature
stag-horn handles and blades made from 129 layers of steel.
From top: ‘Saji Craft Santoku’ knife, from £488; ‘Saji Craft
Cryuto’ knife, from £479; ‘Saji Craft Paring’ knife, from £339,
all Japanese Knife Company (japaneseknifecompany.com)
SURFACE: ‘ARABESCATO’ POLISHED MARBLE, FROM £150 PER SQ M, MANDARIN STONE (MANDARINSTONE.COM)
£24,250, Adrian Sassoon (adriansassoon.com)
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T E A SET BY A R I TA
Japanese porcelain manufacturer Arita has
been crafting its delicate wares since 1616. This
cerulean teapot has a rabbit on its lid (a symbol
of good luck), while the cups and saucers take
inspiration from nature and Art Deco design.
From top: ‘Tewaza’ teapot, £1,200; ‘Sumi Arabesque’
cup and saucer, £930; ‘Kurosabi Deco’ cup and saucer,
£1,070; ‘Temmoku Corinth’ cup and saucer, £670,
all Fukagawa-Seiji Japan (fukagawa-seiji.co.jp)
‘ DA Z Z L E ’ BU N N Y BY L L A DRÓ
Continuing the rabbit theme, Lladró’s porcelain
sleeping bunny has been given a geometric coat
as part of the brand’s ‘Dazzle’ project, inspired
by the WW1 naval camouflage of the same name.
It combines charm with graphic punch. ➤
£180 (lladro.com)
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‘ SPACECR A F T ED 3 ’ RUG BY JA N K AT H F OR F RON T
This magical silk and wool creation, designed by German textile maverick
Jan Kath, displays the wonders of the night sky in photorealistic detail on
your floor, with beautiful colours and seemingly endless depths. ➤
£2,380 per square metre, Front (wearefront.com)
‘AG AT E SL ICE’ M I R ROR S
BY TOM PA L M ER
The British designer’s looking glasses,
inspired by semi-precious stones, are made
using a water-silvering technique popular in
17th-century Venice – liquid silver is applied
to the glass to create a unique pattern. Each
piece sits in a gesso-coated wooden frame.
From £1,600 each, Guilded (guilded.co.uk)
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‘T R A NSPA R EN T SPE A K ER’ BY PEOPL E PEOPL E
Trust the Swedes to reinvent the humble hi-fi as a pared-down
design object. Stockholm studio People People’s sound system
is stripped back to its essential elements. Almost all of the parts
are replaceable or recyclable, and the sound is crystal clear. ➤
‘ E L EM EN TS’ GL A S S WA R E
BY S CHOLT EN & BA IJ I NG S
F OR J H I L L’ S STA N DA R D
This new brand is helping to keep the Irish crystal
tradition alive with its dynamic contemporary
designs. The ‘Elements’ series by Dutch duo
Scholten & Baijings features a linear, minimalist cut.
From left: ‘Elements’ decanter, £445; Champagne glass,
£264 for a pair; cocktail glass, £264 for a pair; long drink
glass, £140; tumbler, £130 (jhillsstandard.com)
SURFACE: ‘NERO RIVEN’ SLATE, FROM £16 PER SQ M, MANDARIN STONE (MANDARINSTONE.COM)
£599, Selfridges (selfridges.com)
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T H E STON E COL L ECT ION
There’s nothing lightweight about the semi-precious stone trend.
Every piece is a modern classic, from Lee Broom’s marble ‘Globe’ light with
its space-age allure to Rab Labs’ quartz obelisks. Then there’s the Murano glass
‘Hack’ lamp by Armani Casa, which cleverly mimics the appearance of stone. ➤
From left: ‘Globe’ light, £3,960, Lee Broom (leebroom.com). ‘Hammock’ platter, £860,
On Entropy (onentropy.co.uk). ‘Hack’ lamp, £1,080, Armani Casa (armanicasa.com).
‘Rock’ side table by Ginger & Jagger, £4,059, Harrods (harrods.com). ‘Clara’
candlesticks by Anna Rabinowicz, from £117 each, Rab Labs (rablabs.com).
‘Marbelous Stairs’ candleholder, £359, Aparentment (aparentment.com)
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‘ M A L L E COU R I ER’ T RU N K BY L OU I S V U ITTON
The French fashion brand has been making luggage since 1858 – not just
for travelling, but for storing everything from cigars to teddy bears.
This trunk, an antique made in about 1880, comes in the rarest of LV canvas
patterns, ‘Damier’, and is part of a selection available at Pullman Gallery.
£42,000 (pullmangallery.com)
‘ H A R NA I S ’ L A M P
BY H ER M È S
Italian designer Michele de Lucchi’s table
lamp references Hermès’ equestrian heritage,
with a saddle-stitched leather base and
saddle-tack fixings. Even the cable and plug
are covered in smooth tan leather. ➤
£5,700 (hermes.com)
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T H E J E W E L L ED GL A S S COL L ECT ION
Arik Levy’s ‘Crystal Rock’ pendant lights for Lasvit represent coloured
glass at its most futuristic, while gem-like accessories by Moser and
Artel showcase the Czech Republic’s tradition of fine glassmaking. ➤
From left: ‘Crystal Rock’ pendant lights by Arik Levy for Lasvit,
£800 each, Harrods (harrods.com). ‘Tangram’ vase by Jan Čtvrtník for
Moser, £3,985; ‘City’ vase by Lukáš Jabůrek for Moser, £953, both Thomas
Goode (thomasgoode.co.uk). ‘Horse’ tumbler, £95; ‘Lobster’ tumbler, £114,
both Artel (artelglass.com)
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‘ ST I L L SER I E S ’ PU R I F ICAT ION S YST EM BY
ST U DIO F OR M A FA N TA SM A F OR L OBM E Y R
Resembling an alchemist’s tools, this collection for Austrian glass
specialist Lobmeyr includes engraved crystal and copper vessels that,
when combined with activated charcoal, naturally purify drinking
water. It’s sure to inspire conversation at the dinner table. ➤
From £92 for a tumbler (£3,819 as pictured), Vessel Gallery (vesselgallery.com)
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‘ F R EE ED GE ’ BY F E N E L L A E L M S
Wiltshire-based artist Fenella Elms performs extraordinary feats
with porcelain. Her ‘Edges’ wall hangings are made from fine ribbons
of the delicate material, joined with slip to create elaborate
structures. The perfect present for a lover of art and craft. ➤
£6,400 (fenellaelms.com)
‘57. 3 ’ PE N DA N T L IGH TS BY
OM ER A R BE L F OR BO CCI
The distinctive look of Canadian brand Bocci’s latest lighting
collection is achieved by trapping air within a glass matrix,
creating a shape reminiscent of a rain cloud. When the light
is switched on, delicate bubbles are visible inside.
£2,885 each, Mallett Antiques (mallettantiques.com)
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‘ R AYONS ’ VA SE BY L A L IQU E
The ‘Provence’ collection is inspired by the region’s native flora and
fauna. This limited-edition vase’s honeycomb pattern is covered in
22.5-carat gold leaf, applied by hand at the Paris workshop of Ateliers
Gohard, which worked on the restoration of the Château de Versailles. ➤
TA BL E WA R E BY W I L L ER
This selection of stone and porcelain tableware by
London gallery Willer displays an enchanting mixture
of earthy colours and contrasting glazes and textures.
Clockwise from top: ‘Speckled Glaze’ dinner plate, £116; cereal bowl, £107; ‘Black
Glaze’ salad plate, £102; ‘Pale Speckled Glaze’ dessert plate, £132; ‘Celadon Glaze’
dessert plate, £78; ‘Crackle Celadon’ dessert plate, £125; ‘Paysage Light’ dessert
plate, £84; ‘Fainence’ pasta bowl, £189; ‘Mise en Bouche Bolero Bronze’ plate,
£460; ‘Keiko’ bowl, £76; ‘Basmati’ charger plate, £95 (willer.co.uk)
SURFACE: ‘SMOKEY’ QUARTZ, £3,000 PER SQ M, FAMEED KHALIQUE (FAMEEDKHALIQUE.COM)
£25,500 (lalique.com)
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C USH IONS BY R A L PH L AU R E N
These cushions take inspiration from traditional Navajo
patterns, but Lauren has given them an opulent twist
using super-soft alpaca, lambswool and cashmere. ➤
From top: ‘Tahoe’ cushion, £1,195; ‘Mercer’ cushion, £645;
‘Telluride’ cushion, £355 (ralphlaurenhome.com)
‘ PL AT I N U M ICONS ’ BY GER ED M A N KOW I TZ
Having snapped all of the music greats from Mick Jagger to Kate Bush,
Gered Mankowitz is rock photography royalty. This signed and numbered
print of Jimi Hendrix is one of a set of eight works that includes portraits of
The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Marianne Faithfull and The Yardbirds.
£14,000 for the collection, Snap Galleries (snapgalleries.com)
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G A R DEN I NG TO OL S
F ROM I M PL E M EN TAT IONS
Glamorous but practical, these utensils are
all handcrafted. The watering can is made of
copper, which keeps water fresher for longer,
while the fork and hand are both bronze.
From top: Watering can by Haws, £42;
‘Vega’ hand fork, £32; ‘Castor’ trowel, £32,
both by PKS (implementations.co.uk)
‘ T H E COPPA’ GL OBE BY BE L L ER BY & CO
Handmade in Stoke Newington, London, using a mix of traditional
and modern techniques, this solid granite globe has a painterly quality that,
together with its shapely polished copper stand, makes it highly covetable. ➤
£1,999 (bellerbyandco.com)
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‘ TOY L A N DER I I ’ CA R
Buy this miniature Land Rover lookalike as a gift for
the kids – even if, really, you know you’re the one wanting
to scoot around the lawn in it. It comes complete with an
electric motor, so it’s (almost) like driving the real thing. ➤
Bespoke builds from £3,800; DIY kits from £950
or individual parts from £4 (toylander.com)
‘ MONA RCH ’ TA PE ST RY BY D OV ECOT ST U DIO S
Founded in 1912 by weavers from William Morris’s studio, Dovecot Studios has
created tapestries with artists such as David Hockney and Henry Moore. This
design is a work of many layers – it’s Peter Saville’s take on Sir Peter Blake’s
interpretation of Sir Edwin Landseer’s 1851 painting Monarch of the Glen.
£60,000 (dovecotstudios.com)
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‘ DI A M A N T ’ CA N DE L A BRU M
BY BACCA R AT
Handcrafted by French crystal brand Baccarat,
which celebrates its 250th anniversary this year,
this opulent four-light centrepiece features
octagonal drops in a rich ruby-red – one of the
most difficult colours to achieve in crystal. E D
£6,460 (baccarat.com)