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about form and function working in unison . The Line Lounge Chair is another treasured piece – upon its elegantly crafted legs rests a richly comfortable upholstered seat – a beautiful chair that is rich in character and rooted in craft .
Discover more in person at FOCUS with an exclusive panel . Host Harry McKinley , design editor and journalist , discusses the undiscovered treasures of Mexican design with Tollgard founder and creative director Staffan Tollgård alongside Luteca founders Sébastien & Amanda Réant .
Monday 19th September , 3pm Tollgard Showroom , Design Centre Chelsea Harbour , London , SW10 0XE
MASTER OF DANISH CRAFT , MEET MALTE GORMSEN
Bringing attention to the forgotten heroes of the Mexican modernist movement , Luteca ’ s classic collection features legends like Michael van Beuren , Clara Porset Dumas and Pedro Ramírez Vázquez . Whether through the Bauhaus influence of van Bueren , the fusion of contemporary and traditional vernaculars from Dumas , or the focus on cultural iconography from Vázquez , each of these mid-century masters presented a new lens through which to see Mexican design . Luteca ’ s creative director and founder Amanda Réant , and design director Jorge Arturo Ibarra , build a bridge to the future with this wealth of design , heritage and culture within Luteca ’ s contemporary collection . As they approach each new piece , a distinctive heat , richness , and metropolitan feel come to life .
Tollgard founders Staffan & Monique Tollgård fell in love with this distinctly Mexican combination of contemporary design and immersive craft earlier this year in Paris at the Luteca showroom . Favourites include the Dorcia Daybed : an inviting and architectural piece that encourages connection . It makes a subtle statement
Honouring centuries of Danish craft and design culture , Malte Gormsen ’ s eponymous company makes cabinetry and furniture that stands the test of time . He began his design journey with master cabinet-maker Niels Roth Andersen , carefully crafting works for Danish design masters Finn Juhl and Vestergaard-Jensen . Twenty years on , Malte Gormsen has perfected his language of design , working with residential and commercial clients around the globe .
From his workshop in Herlev just outside Copenhagen , Malte ’ s team of twenty talented craftsmen meticulously source each piece of wood , brass , zinc and ceramic . Combining traditional techniques with innovative technology , they push the limits of design . Collaboration is part of the brand ’ s DNA as they work closely with each client to create bespoke solutions that meet their individual needs . No two pieces are the same for this team , and their approach is always unwavering .