Founded by Simon James & Scott Bridgens in 2011, Resident is a New Zealand-based collection offering furniture and lighting that is rooted in innovation and sustainability. They form part of the ‘New World Luxury’ movement, a collection of brands from the Southern Hemisphere rooted in sustainable design. They focus on pieces that are made to last and enhance the every day, a departure from material attitudes of the past. Seamlessly working across high-end residential and commercial projects, Resident’s portfolio offers quiet refinement and a contemporary edge.

To bring each piece to life, they look to a network of established makers from across the globe – from a specialist lighting production team in Auckland, to the world’s finest timber joiners in Lithuania, and boutique upholstery workshops in London, Los Angeles, and Melbourne. Experimenting with new technologies and innovative craft, this talented collective presents exciting new works that challenge tradition across the realms of industrial design, architecture, furniture design and sculpture.