07/01/2026
Early in my career, I wandered into a Scandinavian furniture showroom in New York and found myself captivated by a chair by Poul Kjærholm. His pieces paired seemingly opposing materials—stainless steel with leather, stone, or marble—with a quiet confidence that felt both rigorous and inviting. Every line felt purposeful, every material carefully considered.
Years later, after moving to Washington, I stepped into Furniture from Scandinavia—a gallery specializing in Danish design—and immediately recognized many of the same pieces.
"Oh, my old friends."
Great furniture designers devote their careers to understanding proportion, ergonomics, craftsmanship, and comfort. When something has already been resolved beautifully, I see value in honoring that achievement.
When I founded my own practice, I finally had the freedom to incorporate these works more intentionally. They have shaped my design philosophy more than almost anything else, and continue to inform how I think about interiors today—not as collections of objects, but as thoughtful compositions of material, proportion, and enduring design.
Architecture: Patrick Brian Jones
Photography: Jennifer Hughes
