‘Elemental’ Collection

David Gill Gallery Completed

Part of a collaboration between David Gill, this collection of works is firmly anchored in Daniel Libeskind’s drawings, a creative process that he continually turns to. The resulting furniture draws from multiple disciplines found in his drawings: from rigid, calculated and mathematical relations to lines paired with sinuous, fluid forms that are transformed by figures whose scale and function are elemental. The designs are created from bronze, white marble, glass and metal in unexpected and surprising ways. An exhibition of the furniture pieces was shown at David Gill Gallery in London during September 2018.  For inquiries, visit David Gill Gallery….

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Edge

Turri Completed

Some see an archipelago in its lines, or a naturally disordered landscape, or a perfect city skyline, or even a collage of geometries or a folded sheet of paper, like open origami. Edge, the new desk designed by Daniel Libeskind was presented at the Salone del Mobile in 2019. It has a unique style and incisive design, composed of several juxtaposed irregular and asymmetrical volumes, that can be used on different sides. A thin yet solid metal skeleton, visible only from above connects its elements, made with eucalyptus wood and black glass surfaces. Everything in Edge is designed to leave the geometry…

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Hera collection

Azzurra Completed

The design is inspired by the Neoclassical marble sculptures of the late 18th century. The design brings together a sense of movement and transparency while addressing practical design solutions for everyday objects.  The collection of ceramic basins are imagined as sculptures for the home.   ‘Design has become so important to people’s lives on a global scale. You can find good design in very small inexpensive things too, of course, the super luxury. Mies van der Rohe famously once said ‘God is in the details’ and I believe this is really true. I am always mindful when designing products, just as…

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