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Wave chandelier by Curiousa
its founder Esther Patterson – featuring five hand-formed glass vessels threaded onto beams of light . Including horizontal Ripple Beams and vertical Crest and Cascade pendants , the pieces intersect with each other creating a feeling of effortless interplay and suspension .
Run by husband and wife , Jamie Hoyle and Katherine Mathew , Koda ( British Collection ) designs and makes bespoke furniture – by hand – in its studio and workshop in Yorkshire . The 10-year-old business will bring its ergonomic height-adjustable walnut desk – an elegant reimagination of a traditional writing desk – as well as its walnut media unit to the festival this May .
Also led by a husband-and-wife duo , Joel and Helena Haran , Cornwall-based Studio Haran ( Light ) specialises in lighting and furniture with sustainability at its core . Its founders work closely with a team of local skilled craftspeople to produce slip-cast ceramics and woodwork ; some of which – including the Dawn pendant and wall light – will be on show at CDW .
Fibre artist Livi Hecht of London-based Knot My Name will display her contemporary artwork at Platform . Using eco-friendly materials , Hecht produces handmade macramé products and made-to-order pieces . Another one to watch at Platform is
Timber Robot Studio – set up by Philip Gay in 2022 . A former propmaker from the film industry , Gay retrained in fine woodwork in 2021 before starting his furniture and homeware business . At CDW , he will showcase his latest handmade designs – including an Art Deco-inspired chest made from solid ash and rippled ash veneer .
Meanwhile , over at Detail , interior architects and founders of Ziba Homes , Mitali Bansal and Ria Chhabra , will launch three new pieces of furniture – an exquisite collection of patterns curated using a wide range of materials and handcrafted techniques . One of them is the Emerald Envy malachite console combined with ash wood and wicker – which will be on show alongside a coordinating set of home accessories . Also at Detail is Holmes Bespoke – founded by Laylah Holmes – which will debut its new range of handcrafted rugs and runners exclusively at CDW .
THE OUTDOORS IS CALLING
Lighter , warmer days are just around the corner – and this year ’ s CDW returns with another exciting line-up of outdoor furniture launches .
A long-term supporter of the festival , Clerkenwell-based Jennifer Newman Studio will have an installation in St John ’ s Square focusing on outdoor terrace products – all made in London – and is set to reintroduce its classic Alfresco bench and Huddle table at the festival . At Detail , Italian company Ethimo will present its 2023 collection including the in-house designed Bold table , as well as a series of concrete vases – named Bulbi – by Studiopepe .
While British company Case Furniture at Groupwork in Clerkenwell Green will display its Eos outdoor collection by Matthew Hilton , its Danish counterpart , Norr11 ( Showroom ) will launch the new outdoor editions of its popular Studio sofa and Hippo lounge chair at CDW .
Internationally renowned , CDW has long established itself as a major platform for both established and emerging design businesses to showcase their latest innovations and forward-thinking ideas .
“ After more than a decade of championing design excellence and launching the career of many young talents , CDW has cemented itself as a global design destination and one of the most important events among the architecture and design community ,” says Marlon Cera-Marle , Design Division Director of Media 10 .
“ We ’ re thrilled to be back with an even bigger line-up , including some of the industry ’ s most dominant figures . From thought-provoking installations to exciting new names and product innovation , we look forward to bringing an abundance of creativity and world-class content to the heart of Clerkenwell this May .”
Handmade wall hanging by Knot My Name
The 12th edition of Clerkenwell Design Week takes place across EC1 , London from 23 – 25 May 2023 . For more information , please visit clerkenwelldesignweek . com .