Incollect Magazine - Issue 8

Incollect Magazine 25 What furniture and lighting designers are you seeing the most market interest in right now? We are currently observing significant market interest in Italian and French designers, particularly names like Gio Ponti, Max Ingrand, Giuseppe Ostuni, Maurice Calka, Jacques Adnet, and Bernard Govin. These designers continue to capture the attention of collectors and enthusiasts alike. Are there artists or designers you believe deserve more attention? We both have a penchant for collecting pieces spanning from the 17th century to the present day. While there are remarkable pieces from every period, our primary focus lies in the 20th century, with a special appreciation for often overlooked objects from the 1940s and 1950s. One artist deserving of more recognition is the contemporary English ceramist Matthew Chambers, who we are pleased to represent. His sculptures embody symmetry, rhythm, serenity, elegance, and perfection, creating pieces of abstract beauty and wonder. His artworks are in major collections and museums worldwide, such as the V&A and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. What is the best thing about being a design dealer? We both chose our careers out of a passion for the subject and love what we do and, consequently, we cannot envision pursuing another path in our lives. As design dealers, our profession offers us versatility, allowing us to engage in diverse activities. We actively assist and advise clients in building art and design collections. Additionally, we have undertaken various private interior design projects in London, Madrid, and Ibiza for our clients. Left: Pair of brass framed angular form mirrors with original mirrored glass plates by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1950. Right: Molded fiberglass ‘Boomerang’ desk by Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays. This rounded, sculptural, decidedly futuristic design was available in 41 colors and graced French president Georges Pompidou’s office in the Palais de l’Élysée. France, circa 1969. Left: ‘Lara’ modular sofa by Roberto Pamio-Renato & Toso-Noti Massar. Two interlocking modules in deep blue velvet upholstery. Italy, circa 1965. Right: John Vesey neoclassical desk in the Louis XVI taste, a rare smaller version. Steel with gilt bronze trim and an iconic profile with elegant fluted column supports. The top of the desk has a leather inset with gilt trim and the drawers are lined in a luxurious moss green velvet. Vesey designed his pieces to work with antiques, but their clean lines and perfect proportions work equally well in contemporary interiors. United States, circa 1965.