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The new craft: designers rediscover hand-finished details
Materials are chosen for how they age, softening with use and light. Designed to sit comfortably in both domestic and hospitality settings.
Marcus Holm · August 29, 2026
A restrained palette lets texture do most of the talking.
The proportions are generous without losing a sense of lightness.
Each piece is made to order in small batches by experienced craftspeople.
Sustainably sourced components and repairable construction extend its life.
The result is quietly confident: familiar in use, distinctive in presence.
Details are resolved by hand, from the stitching to the final polish.
