If your furniture could talk, what would it say about the design process behind it?
If our furniture could talk, it would speak of the comfort and the finest craftsmanship that it brought to the owner’s home. It would speak of functionality yet exude a sense of timeless elegance and beauty.
Share with us a quirky design trend you predict will take off in the next year…
Eclectic design is about blending pieces from various time periods. I've never been a big fan of minimalism. Expect to see plenty of raw textures, rattan, embroideries, and a resurgence of vintage design elements!
What's the most unexpected material you've ever used in your furniture designs, and how did it turn out?
One of the most unexpected materials I've incorporated into our furniture designs at Vintage Works is vintage or aged mirrors. We achieved this effect by applying acid to the backside of the mirror, which creates a weathered, antique appearance. The process involves carefully controlling the application of the acid to achieve the desired level of aging and patina. The result is a unique and visually striking addition to our pieces, adding depth and character that's both unexpected and captivating.
If you could collaborate with any artist or designer, living or deceased, on a furniture collection, who would it be and why?
Oh that’s easy, I’m a huge fan of the works of Alberto Pinto, Robert Kime and Alidad! It would be a dream come true to collaborate with them one day.
Can you share a behind-the-scenes story of a design challenge you faced and how you overcame it?
One particular challenge involved creating the base for a foyer table. Initially, we crafted a prototype in wood, but later decided to cast it in brass. This transition presented several hurdles. We had to conduct numerous experiments to achieve the delicate, branch-like appearance desired for the brass legs without adding excessive weight. Additionally, the legs needed to be cast in separate pieces and then seamlessly molded together. It was a thrilling process to refine the design and achieve the perfect balance between the top and the tree-like base.
