laura kirar
creative carving
Designer Laura Kirar produced this kinetic mobile, which decorates her live- work space in Brooklyn, N.Y., from copper plates with a matte black acrylic finish. Guided by wanderlust and an artful eye, this renowned interior and product designer brings a global sensibility to all she creates.
artistic reverie
Conceptual drawings, travel photography and vibrant fabric swatches adorn Laura’s studio. Here, we see the beginning stage of her geometric Francis armchair for Baker.
frame of mind
From the modest mullioned windows in her colourful Mexican abode to the more elaborate arrange ment seen in a New York City home she designed (shown at right), Laura’s style is recognized worldwide. “My designs are a combination of different influences,” says the designer. “They resonate with many different cultures.”
seated showpiece
“Occasionally you need to create something for the person who has everything,” says Laura of this statement seat. “It’s a chair fit for an art collector.” With intricate leather fringe detailing, the handcrafted piece takes several weeks to complete. ▲ Laura Kirar Guernica LOUNGE CHAIR with leather fringe, McGuire, mcguirefurniture.com.
world - class attraction
“My frequent trips to China helped inform the Asian quality of this case,” explains the designer. “The inlaid wood pattern is also very much inspired by Spanish Colonial style.” And the cabinet’s ziggurat- shaped top? “It’s influenced by Art Deco, but still references Latin America.” Laura Kirar veneered walnut Tonio CHEST in Manor House, Baker, bakerfurniture.com.
tailor- made
An undisputed classic, the Kallista Vir Stil vanity Laura designed can be customized to fit any scheme. Seen here in crisp white with a honed marble top, as well as in a larger walnut style, each brings forth a completely different yet equally timeless aesthetic.