CHELSEA HARBOUR CONTINUED…
Why visit? One of the latest brands to join the Harbour club, Ceccotti Collezioni is renowned for its artisanal approach to furniture making combined with contemporary flair. Think lots of natural wood, alongside leather, brass and stone. Look out for New launches including Giuseppe Casarosa’s fabulous modular screens in solid ash, covered in mirror, leather or fabric and available with accessories such as shelves, hangers and a valet stand (pictured). The details First floor, Centre Dome (020 3538 2780; ceccotticollezioni.it)
CECCOTTI COLLEZIONI GIORGETTI
Why visit? Founded in 1898, Giorgetti may well be one of the oldest yet least well-known Italian furniture brands around, offering furniture that’s all about quality finishes and attention to detail ( pictured: ‘Drive’ sofa by Carlo Colombo and ‘Memos’ table by Roberto Lazzeroni). Did you know? It’s just launched a range of kitchens, which marry luxurious Italian style with cutting-edge industrial technology. The details First floor, Centre Dome (020 8616 9100; giorgetti.eu)
WIRED CUSTOM LIGHTING
Why visit? This company creates ‘illuminated art’ using cutting-edge techniques and expert craftsmanship (customdesigned pieces, pictured). Did you know? Some of their lights even include semi-precious stones, famed for their ethereal iridescence once illuminated. The details Second floor, Centre Dome (020 7352 2921; wired-designs.com)
FLEXFORM
Why visit? The signature look of this esteemed Italian house sees a playful update this season by virtue of a collection with architect Daniel Libeskind. Did you know?
Libeskind wanted to be a professional musician before he turned to architecture. Perhaps that’s why his sofa range is called ‘Adagio’ ( pictured). Look out for Statement side tables (‘ Vito’, top; ‘Cogito’, bottom) The details Ground floor, South Dome (020 7376 5272; interdesignuk.com)