Appreciating furniture at its finest

A perfect mix of well-known personalities from the social, business and diplomatic communities gathered for another fi rst-rate affair of furniture appreciation at One Rockwell (Function Room East) in Rockwell Center, Makati City.

Studio 10.10’s dynamic resident artist Niccolo Jose proudly unveiled his Spring Collection 2012 consisting of world- class studio furniture. These furniture pieces were ingeniously made from various kinds of Philippine aged wood including ironwood — considered one of the world’s most difficult material to use.

Guests had a great time as they witnessed the artist eagerly talk about his craft and his passion for wood-bending, twisting and transforming it to become extraordinary masterpieces and larger-than-life pieces of sculpture. Everyone could not help but marvel at the impressive creations in the exhibit that spoke of the artist’s undeniably remarkable talent and

expertise. The attendees truly had an enjoyable time as they discovered the versatile possibilities of furniture from this master craftsman who continues to produce eco-friendly and functional works of art!

Seen gracing the gathering were Vicky and Stephanie Zubiri, Aficionado Germany Perfume president and CEO Joel Cruz, Hoseki founder Faico and wife Zabeth, architect Johnny Hubilla and photographer Tilak Hettige, among many others.

Congratulations! (Studio 10.10 is located at 2/F LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air, Makati City. For inquiries, call 822- 6976

or visit www.studio10-10.com.)

(From left) April and Maribel de Guzman with Mariflor Huerdas, Fanny Blanco, Chit Salud and Munte del Rosario.

(From left) Albert and Annie Ang, Geng Jose, Marian Dy and Eimee Cragun.

(Seated) Salome Uy; (standing, from left) Mary Villanueva, Amelia Ting, Ofelia Wadle, Joel Cruz, Connie Haw and Emma Gomez.

(From left) Studio 10.10 resident artist Niccolo Jose and Aficionado Germany Perfume president and CEO Joel Cruz with Geng, Abel and Jojo Jose.

(From left) Ann Puno, Claudia Liss, Gabriella Wegfahrt and lawyer Rene Puno.

(From left) Hansa Piparsania, Annie Tan Yee, Niccolo Jose and Wilma Palafox.

Kimberly Chua Gan, Harold Co and Helen Gan.

Joe, Annette and Paulo Aguado.

(From left) Mike Rodriguez, STAR’S Stephanie Zubiri and mom Vicky with Patty Rodriguez.

(From left) Charlene Tiu and Hoseki founder Faico with wife Zabeth Co and son Harold.

Maila Garcia, Niccolo Jose and Marje Syjuco.

Rufina Lim, Mary Villanueva and Nikki Tang.

Karmi and Chin Palafox (seated) with Ray John Lorca.

Nene Pe Lim and Chichi Laperal.

Photographer Tilak Hettige and wife Mala.

Constante Palad and Jojo Jose.

Norman J ison and Al lana Montelibano.

Jojo Jose and architect Johnny Hubilla.

Munte del Rosario and Susan Campos.

Abel Jose and Yanah Laurel.

(From left) Angie San Diego, Angie Sison, Nene Leonor, Geng Jose and Sheila Leda.

(From left) Tiffany Simeon, Hansa Piparsania, your columnist, Annie Tan Yee and Jonnah Nubla.

Abel Jose and Alex Ledesma.

Nini Layug and Chit Salud.