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MEET MAN OF PARTS
“A person of many talents and endeavours, a Man of Parts is free to In curating designs from around the world, he was inspired to
explore, question, and evolve. No longer constrained by borders, bring together globally-minded people. So, when Stephen came
styles, or roles, they seek out a diversity of perspectives. to London looking to find a design destination that captured this
global spirit, he found a kindred soul in Swedish-born, international
Man of Parts is a postnational brand with design that reflects the designer Staffan Tollgard. The multi-faceted Tollgard could be
world, enabling it to flow between the varied contexts you create described as a Man of Parts himself. Born and raised in Stockholm,
with ease. We’re open-minded by design.” educated first as a film-maker in Bournemouth, then in London
at the Inchbald School of Design, Staffan married a South African
This Autumn, to coincide with Design Week in London, Tollgard
before starting his eponymous design practice.
Design Group officially introduces Man of Parts to Europe. The
brainchild of founder Stephan Weishaupt, the brand has attracted Staffan recalls “I’ve known Avenue Road in Toronto, Vancouver and
some of the foremost design talent in the world to collaborate on its New York for ten years since they started. I would say that I, like most
pieces. people, suffered from distinct showroom envy whenever I visited
their incredible showrooms. It’s a huge honour to bring Man of Parts
Born and raised in Munich, Stephan’s family — a long line of
to an European audience.”
craftsmen, entrepreneurs, architects and artists — informed his
curiosity, creativity and an openness to exploring many points Staffan and Stephen have selected Man of Part’s most iconic designs
of view. Embodying a Man of Parts himself, Stephan travels the to bring to the European launch, including the Bond Street Stool,
world in search of unique perspectives for North American retail Jinbao and Rua Ipanema armchairs as well as the Gin Lane bar cart.
destination Avenue Road.
Left: La Rambla Lounge Chair Right: Bond street Stool