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An amazing week of inspiration, connection and creativity.

We’re happy to share some of our highlights from the week and a special message from founders, Monique & Staffan Tollgård. We’ve loved sharing our Italian showcase and collaborations with Porada and The Refined Workshop London.

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Thank you to the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for all their hard work in bringing our community together again, our brand partners for helping us create this showcase of great design and to all our visitors at the showroom.

FOCUS/21  Tollgard’s Love of Italy

It’s not too late to explore our showcase of Italian contemporary craft pieces, click on the link below to explore the full list of Italian pieces on display.

Discover Tollgard's Italian Showcase

Tollgård & Castellani for Porada

In a meeting of Swedish and Italian minds, Staffan Tollgård and Filippo Castellani discussed the inspiration behind their latest collection for Porada on Wednesday afternoon featuring the Ekero rack, mirror and coffee table along with Lagom poufs.

Making the impossible possible: The Wave Collection

Exploring the gravitational attraction of objects around us, Charlotte Abrahams hosted a virtual discussion with Staffan Tollgard alongside Jessica Barrington & Simon Brown from The Refined Workshop to explore the story behind this collaboration.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE PANEL DISCUSSION

Discover more about The Refined Workshop + Tollgard on the link below.

The Refined Workshop + Tollgard

If you have any questions regarding the items on display for FOCUS/21, please get in touch with our showroom team, they would be delighted to help you.

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Never has the outdoor room been so important.

The first steps of the path out of lockdown are straight into the garden: into al-fresco lunches, drinks by the fire-side, cozy dinners under some twinkling lights. At Tollgard we have ten garden heroes to help make your garden sing.

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Meridiani’s Joi Open Air Dining Table & Tai Dining Chairs

Meridiani’s Open Air dining table collection has a beautiful iroko solid wood frame and concrete top: materials made for the outdoors. The outdoor dining tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with clean lines and a modern aesthetic. The wooden base and soft grey finish ensure these tables can blend organically into any outdoor living space.

The Tai Open Air Dining Chairs are the perfect pairing for the Joi Open Air Dining Table. The chairs are expertly crafted with polypropylene rope and supported by a painted aluminium frame. The minimalist colour scheme incorporates Chalk, Petrol, Elephant and Black: simple and sophisticated.

As a Studio, one of the larger gardens we’ve been let loose in is set in the centre of Amman, Jordan. The villa, conceived by Lebanese architect Raed Abimilla, is a striking contemporary monolith that uses local materials in unexpected formats. We created zones to dine, relax and entertain in the grounds, choosing pieces from our favourite suppliers to be true to the creative DNA of the interiors.

The softly woven backs of the Meridiani chairs are inviting yet robust. Meridiania are famous for the quality and breadth of their fabric choice, and their exterior offering lives up to this. A mix of benches and armchairs keep the arrangement laid back yet elegant. The long concrete table is sculptural enough to look beautiful even when not set for an alfresco lunch.

Heatsail by Piet Boon

“Piet Boon’s outdoor heater, Heatsail, is a sophisticated addition to any outdoor space. This unique product combines a lamp with an integrated heating system, increasing the comfort of outdoor living and extending the outdoor season.”
— Philip Howe, Tollgard Chelsea Harbour

Gandia Blasco’s Flat High chaise lounge

The Flat High chaise lounge is a stunning designer piece that combines thermo-lacquered aluminium sections in white, sand, anthracite and bronze with a 100% recyclable polyethylene sheet top. Gandia Blasco’s range of muted colours and textures ensures timeless practicality.

For contemporary settings we often turn to manufacturer Gandia Blasco. They are famous for their clean lines and crisp detailing. We tend to use a metal finish to add a little warmth to the mix.

We selected Gandia Blasco’s Flat High chaise lounge for our Quinta do Lago Villa project, as the view was so spectacular, we wanted to keep the outdoor arrangement very clean.

We discovered early in the design journey that our clients had a love of art and sculpture, and an appreciation of furniture as crafted, designed pieces. We wanted to carry this vision into the outdoor space, which is why Gandia Blasco’s Flat High chaise lounge was the perfect choice for this contemporary project. View the project here.

SOMA by Indigenus

No outdoor space is complete without Indigenus’ SOMA planter. Made in South Africa with vernacular materials, their unique rounded sculptural style make these planters a special addition to any outdoor or indoor space – whether filled with plants or not!

Byarums Bruk’s Waterloo Sofa

It is not often that you can reconfigure your sofa to choose your view. Byarums Bruk’s Waterloo Sofa makes this possible. With two fronts, you “can choose to turn towards the path or the view”. – Jesper Ståhl & Karl Malmvall, Byarums Bruk

"Our curation of residential spaces encourages us to see exterior spaces as extensions of these liveable, comfortable spaces in which to relax, connect with family and find things to do together. The choice of furniture, lighting and accessories is key to creating a view from the interior that draws the eye and soul outside.”

Monique TollgårdHead of Interior Design

Patio outdoor rug by Limited Edition

Outdoor rugs are growing in popularity and Limited Edition’s “Patio” version, has quickly become one of the cornerstones of its collection. This durable rug, available in a variety of neutral hues, can be used in a range of settings, as it comes with or without accent lines.

The Open Kitchen Range by Röshults

With outdoor kitchens quickly becoming the new “must have” summer accessory, Roshults offers maximum flexibility with its modular full service outdoor kitchen.

Ercole fire pit by AK47

AK47’s Ercole’s wood-burning decorative fire pit has a steel structural component and concrete element making this a distinctive focal point in any outdoor space.

The LARS sofa and coffee table by Piet Boon

Piet Boon’s LARS sofa combines comfort and practicality. Its robust and generously proportioned frame and lush cushions are paired with the clean lines of the LARS coffee table for effortless exterior elegance.

The Hoist outdoor lights by RBW

Hoist illuminates any outdoor living space perfectly. The shade is available in a variety of colours and diameters and can be wall-mounted. Extending Spring and Summer nights has never been easier.

Piet Boon in Tollgard Chelsea Harbour

We love the way the Piet Boon outdoor room in Tollgard Chelsea Harbour is coming together. The lounge area showcases the LARS series of sofa, coffee table and armchair. The dining table is the ANNE and is paired with the NIEKE dining chairs. Our Indigenus planters add some functional sculpture to this outdoor haven and are well-worth seeing in person. Come over to the green side!

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In the age of organic shapes and hand-blown glass their geometric gems cannot fail to attract attention.

I first met founders (and brothers-in-law) Gabriel and Scott in New York around 10 years ago. Their settings look almost like large-scale jewellery — an amazing contrast to the organic softness that we have become used to seeing.

Discover Gabriel Scott

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A Few of My Favourites

The Luna Series

Taking inspiration from, and giving gentle reference to, the moon, the aptly named Luna series is a collection that comprises of sculptural forms, coloured blown glass and refracted light. The stunning effect created as a result, emits a soft and diffused glow, reminiscent of the glow that radiates like a halo around the moon on a dark night. The lighting systems in this series are highly customisable, stacking and combining a range of different coloured glass additions and then assembling in either a vertical or horizontal suspension.

The Myriad Series

Reminiscent of blossoming trees, the Myriad series combines a soft and natural glow, with engineered and sharp precision. The series juxtaposes angular arms and pivoting joints of the metal frame with the diffused, warm luminosity of its double-blown glass tips. The series highlights the relationship between craftsmanship and engineering and the striking outcome that can be achieved, as a result.

The Harlow Series

The Harlow series radiates glamour and refinement through its use of sparkling prisms, jewel-esque glass and metal frame encasing. Available in wall scone, chandelier and pendant, the series provides luxury and elegance suitable for a variety of projects and lighting requirements. From the understated wall scone to the showstopper chandelier, we love this series for its combination of sculptural presence and delicate aesthetic considerations, like treasures in a jewellery box.

Across the peaceful ocean, a thirty-thousand square-foot studio in Montreal’s historic Garment District used to house two visionary founders, Gabriel Kakon and Scott Richler. A tour-de-force concoction of architecture, industrial design, and jewellery-making — this incredible medley of skillsets is evident in each of their designs. From the structural composition of a frame, to the details of how a piece is built; from the elegant, geometric, crystalline styling of a hanging pendant to the colour of the hand-blown glass: these are heirloom pieces to cherish. The next chapter of the company sees two become one, with the company now in the sole hands of Scott.

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The Welles Pendant

Singular pendants, but by no means lacking in design and engineering, these individually hung lights embody a complex design process. Each light features a coloured glass blown inside a clear glass envelope, which allows for a soft diffusion of filtered light to pass through its translucent aspects. The result is that of a sparkling gem, which can be suspended on its own or in a cluster with other pendants, to create a glistening display. Available in smoked black, alabaster white and California pink glass, with a range of hardware colours, the Welles pendant allows for infinite possibilities.

The Welles Sconce

The Welles Double Blown Glass sconce is a twist on the pendant in the same series. Fitted to the wall, this polygonal shape features polished, crisp edges and uses the double blown glass technique, to achieve a layered and clever method for diffusing light. Available in a selection of coloured glass and hardware colours.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Gabriel Scott to the family of Tollgard brand partners.”

Staffan TollgårdFounder and Creative Director

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Discover what the Tollgard designers have been dreaming of this Christmas.

We asked around our Studio designers, Contracts team and Showroom gurus to see what’s on their wish list. Let us know if we can help with anything that’s on yours. We’re ready and willing!

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All I Want For Christmas is…

Rua Ipanema by Man of Parts

“All I want for Christmas… is the amazing Rua Ipanema armchair. I can sit in this chair and swivel between the TV and looking at the Christmas tree. Its curves softens the otherwise big heft of this chair and makes it both very generous as well as beautiful. A true functional sculpture!”

Staffan Tollgård
Founder and Creative Director

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Yori by de Castelli

“There are some pieces that you never stop coveting. For me, one of these is the Yoroi sideboard from de Castelli. Whether I think about the overlapping tiles of the Samurai’s war dress (that’s what the name means), or the glimmering gleam of fish scales, or the interplay of the different shades of metal that you can specify … or the gentle curves … or the hidden drawers – all of it makes me feel happy. It had me at Yoroi. This is the sideboard for me, not just for Christmas, but for life.”

Monique Tollgård
Head of Interior Design

Grace by Schönbuch

“This bar trolley is a perfect balance between form and function. A Sebastian Herkner design has the feel of a modern classic. I am drawn to it for its timeless design but love it because the top is back painted glass which makes it ultimately practical. Also it has sides which keep everything in its place. I would have this near my large green leather chair near the fire so that I could have an after-dinner drink over the holiday break.”

Erik Odell-Romanoff
Showroom Manager

48 Sofa Bench by Finn Juhl

“All I want for Christmas is the 48 sofa bench! A beautifully original design and so unique with every inch considered; carved and sculpted with individual details. Steeped in history, from the House of Finn Juhl brand to the 48 Sofa Bench itself, it’s a notable conversation piece to have in any room. Wherever it’s going in my house, it will make the space special.”

Andrea Perugini
Interior Designer

Icosofà by Ceccotti Collezioni

“If by some delightful miracle Santa Baby were to slip sofa under my tree – it would most certainly have to be the Ico Sofa from the Ceccotti Collezioni. It is modern and lusciously curvaceous but still exhibits elegant lines and restrained styling. It’s a classic piece that would work well in any number of settings and has all the elements of an enduring design. Comfortable and poised, a perfect place to reflect upon the dolce vita and imagine Sophia Loren gliding over to join you for a cocktail or two. I won’t tire of its beguiling shape – so Santa, when you read this, don’t forget I’ve been an awful good boy!”

Peter Phan
Ceccotti Showroom Manager

Catenary Barstool by Token NYC

“Each Catenary stool is lovingly made by Token’s dedicated artisan teams, and it shows. For me, it reflects the best of Brooklyn furniture craft, I just love the way that it marries the materials so precisely. Hard woods, strong metals and thick leather hides have combined to create an original contemporary design that will last a lifetime.”

Max Pilbeam
Contracts Director

Circle Dining Chair by Overgaard & Dyrman

“I like the geometry behind the design: the Circle Chair demonstrates the blend of mathematics and art that gives pleasure to the eye. The back of the armchair reminds me of a pair of compasses used to draw a circle. Overgaard & Dyrman is a new addition to our portfolio and will soon be part of our display as well, which is very exciting for all of us at Tollgard.”

Giorgi Liveson
Studio Manager & Head of Operations

Cinema Chandelier by RBW

“I love RBW lighting for their innovative designs: their chandeliers add an extraordinary touch to virtually any design scheme. This particular piece has been on my wish-list ever since I first saw it at our Pimlico Showroom. It’s extra-charming in person due to its grand scale! Santa would be the first to know about it if I had the ceiling height for it!”

Makarem Kwsai
Interior Designer

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Eros by Agapecasa

“From Agapecasa with love, designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in 1970. A timeless, minimal and clever product that plays with form, materiality and balance to create a true design icon — a masterpiece — that suits every context. I can see Eros as the perfect addition to my living room, close to the sofa or next to the armchair — but if you want to be more adventurous – use it as your bedside table. You won’t be disappointed. I always looked at Agapecasa as a reference, a brand with a collection of timeless, smart and well-designed products – coming from the past but so contemporary nowadays.”

Filippo Castellani
Head of Product Design

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Discover a world of Norwegian mid-century furniture design, revived and recreated by Eikund, arriving now in the Tollgard Showrooms at Belgravia and Chelsea Harbour.

The result of a shared love and a mission; Eikund is a furniture maker bringing forgotten classics of Norwegian mid-century design into the spotlight. Its three founders, Morten Hippe, Frode Tingbø and Jørgen Tengesdal have in common a long-held appreciation of Norwegian furniture design.

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A Sneak Peak

Krysset Lounge Chair

Krysset by Fredrik A. Kayser has a distinguished cross-legged expression and is the most recognizable chair in Norwegian design history. Designed in 1955.

Hertug Dining Chair

Hertug is an elegant dining chair by Fredrik A. Kayser. Designed with a simple and organic form to make it fit into all kinds of interiors. Designed in 1959.

Broadway Lounge Chair

Broadway lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. With its turned siderails pointing upwards as horns the lounge chair Broadway makes a strong statement. Designed in 1958.

The company takes its name from the island of Eigerøya on Norway’s west coast, which it also calls home. Originally known as Eikund, the island was named after the oak trees (‘eik’ in Norwegian) with which it is densely populated. It is Norwegian oak and walnut with which most of Eikund’s designs are crafted today; designs from the mid-century that were long forgotten until Hippe, Tingbø and Tengesdal set about bringing them back to life.

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Veng Lounge Chair

Veng lounge chair is one of the most dramatic chairs by Torbjørn Bekken, it is both elegant and bold at the same time. Designed in 1960.

Veng Armchair

Veng arm chair has a strong personality and is one of the most expressive chairs by Torbjørn Bekken. Designed in 1960.

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“On my never-ending journey to find new designer-makers in this world it is so exciting to stumble upon a new-old maker like Eikund. A new company that has trawled through the archives to find these amazing designs from the mid-century period. Norway often stands in the shadow of the rest of Scandinavia when it comes to furniture and this little gem of a company is proof that it shouldn’t.”

Staffan TollgårdFounder and Creative Director

Top designer LED lighting manufacturer from the United States Rich Brilliant Willing is now available to view and order from Tollgard Contracts here in the UK offering bespoke lighting solutions for commercial or residential use.

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Conclusion

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Following a long-standing mutual admiration; Ceccotti Collezioni & Tollgard Design Group have joined forces to refurbish & reopen Ceccotti’s showroom at London’s prestigious Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

Founder Staffan Tollgård has been a long-time fan of Ceccotti’s commitment to craftmanship & sustainability; consequentially he jumped at the chance to partner with the renowned atelier. The wood used for Ceccotti products comes from plantations strictly controlled in accordance with the life cycle of trees thereby supporting the necessary recycling & reforestation. The timbers contain no formaldehyde. The brand is committed to recycling wood waste recovered after processing the raw material to produce heat & reduce energy costs. Ceccotti works solely with suppliers that have obtained environmental certification such as membership of the SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).

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Background information on CECCOTTI COLLEZIONI:

The Ceccotti Collezioni story heralds from Ceccotti Avier, a company founded in 1956; specialising in the production and supply of quality residential and commercial furniture to leading hotels chains; such as the Sheraton Group. Based in a small Italian town called Cascina; nestled between Florence and Pisa; designers and skilled craftsmen were drawn from the local ‘School of Art’, and an artisanal culture in furniture making and wood processing grew.

Ceccotti Collezioni has shown the character & quality of a company that has never deviated from its vocation to luxury craftsmanship. Subsequently; it has been able to translate its vision into new products with a contemporary interpretation.

Franco Ceccotti alongside architect Roberto Lazzeroni collaborated on design. As a result they developed a critically acclaimed collection known as ‘Dedos Tenidos’; which experimented with new shapes & materials & was influenced by the eclectic & surrealistic world of Gaudi, Mollino, & Scandinavian designs of the 1950’s.

Ceccotti Collezioni is unique; being recognised all over the world in the field of interior design for their ability to create ‘products of the author’. Original in their constructive complexity and designed without ostentation ; without aesthetic frivolity and ultimately with the scope of reconnecting objects to a tradition and to a history.

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We are also pleased to have been able to feature artwork by Tobit Roche as above!

Visit the Ceccotti Collezioni showroom at Chelsea Harbour