Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Issue | Page 146

London, in an upstairs limed-oak study

and hammered patterns, matchless three-dimensional forms, or unique
timbers.
The pieces are meant to engage the viewer thoughtfully as part of a
considered and personalised interior.” The collection is being manufactured
and sold by Los Angeles furniture design company, Jean de Merry.
Thomas’ next step is to complete his collection of customisable fabric
designs. “These fabrics have that ethnic background but they can still be
next to a brocade or a velvet, and it’s that yin and yang of being glamorous
and rich but bringing it back down, and it suits our Australian life.” B

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