JAPAN calling
Beginning his career as mentee of renowned interior designer Francis Sultana, Alex Price is an emerging talent to keep tabs on. His label, launched in 2018, reflects a love of artisanal techniques and quality craftsmanship. The ‘Kyoto’ collection is inspired by the traditional Japanese ‘shou sugi ban’ method of charring wood, combining hammered cast-aluminium bases with burnt-oak tops and hand-blown glass. Pendant, £235; mirror, £135; console table, £2,550 (alexprice.net).