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Christopher Farr rugs in residence in the 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship gallery
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'Beach' rug by Marian Pepler, produced by Christopher Farr
Hand knotted, handspun wool rug designed by Marian Pepler, one of the most important 20th century figures in British rug design. Seen here at the 8 Holland Street London flagship, alongside curved wood chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a marble table by architect and sculptor Angelo Mangiarotti, and 'Boy on a Bike' painting by Luke Hannam.
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'CF117' by Josef Herman, produced by Chritopher Farr
In the finest Queen Anne architecture, 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship gallery is flooded with light from the generous sash windows. 'CF117' rug by Josef Herman, translated directly from original artwork of the Expressionist painter, produced by Christopher Farr in hand knotted, handspun wool, is seen here amongst the beautifully curated vintage furniture and collectible design. From the Albert Haberer 50s Windsor-style dining chairs with leather trim, to the red gloss Vico Magistretti Carimate stool upholstered in woven 'Black Mountain' textile produced by Christopher Farr Cloth in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Association, each detail catches the eye. . Photography by Antonia Blunt.
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'Border' rug, produced by Chrstitopher Farr in partnership with Turquoise Mountain
Made in undyed Afghan Ghazni wool with its own colour variations, the 'Border' collection of rugs let the beauty of the natural wool sing. A much prized material in rug making, Ghazni wool has a high lanolin content which gives it a natural lustre and stain resistant qualities. Seen here at the 8 Holland Street St James' Park London Flagship alongside ‘Shifts of Sand Porthmeor’ Sandra Blow artwork, and a 50s beech wood with braided hemp cord seat armchair. . Turquoise Mountain was founded by His Majesty King Charles III to revive historic areas and traditional crafts, to provided jobs, skills and a renewed sense of pride. . Photography Antonia Blunt
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'Border rug, produced by Christopher Farr in partnership with Turquoise Mountain
Made in undyed Afghan Ghazni wool, the 'Border' collection of rugs let the beauty of the natural wool sing. A much prized material in rug making, Ghazni wool has a high lanolin content which gives it a natural lustre and stain resistant qualities. Seen here at the 8 Holland Street St James' Park London Flagship alongside ‘Shifts of Sand Porthmeor’ Sandra Blow artwork and lacquered dining chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina, 1974.
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'Cave rug' by Gavin Turk, produced by Christopher Farr
From Kensington Gore to St James’s Park, the ‘Cave rug’ by Gavin Turk - the design taken from his Royal College of Art graduation show, when the artist exhibited solely the blue heritage plaque commemorating his career as a sculptor - finding its place here, with iconic ‘Djinn’ lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue, often referred to as the 2001 chairs, as seen in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 seminal film ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, and the totem by ceramicist Nicola Tassie. See it for yourself at 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship.
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'Benin' rug by Marian Pepler, produced by Christopher Farr
Across the expansive floor of the 8 Holland Street St James's Park London flagship, Christopher Farr rugs fill the space, alongside collectible design and art. The artworks here by Luke Hannam.
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'Beach' rug by Marian Pepler, produced by Christopher Farr
Architect and designer Marian Pepler was one of the first women to study at the Architectural Association. Her rug design 'Beach', hand knotted in handspun wool and produced by Christopher Farr, is seen here alongside a marble dining table by Angelo Mangiarotti, and curved wood chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Photography by Antonia Blunt.
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'Smryna' by Anni Albers, prodcued by Christopher Farr
From the first textile artist to be honoured with a show at the Museum of Modern Art, this rug is from an original design by Bauhausler Anni Albers, hand knotted in handspun wool, produced by Christopher Farr in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Association. Seen here at the 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship - overseen by the keen eye of Tobias Vernon - with a sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, side table Osvaldo Borsani, hemp cord seat 50s lounge chairs by Luigi Ricci, and a blue 'Gaudi' fiberglass and resin chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide in 1970. . Photography by Antonia Blunt
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'Pl 106' by Gunta Stölzl, produced by Christopher Farr
Hand knotted, handspun wool, from an original design by Gunta Stölzl, who brought weaving into the modern age, as the first female master at the Bauhaus. Seen here within the grand proportions of 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship gallery, the design holding its own next to the expressive lines of Luke Hannam's artwork. The curation of furniture includes a sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, side table Osvaldo Borsani, hemp cord seat lounge 50s chair by Luigi Ricci, &Tradition Danish modern armchairs by Jorgen Wolff and Viggo Boesen. . Photography Antonia Blunt
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'Homage to the Square' by Josef Albers, produced by CF Editions
‘Homage to the Square’ by Josef Albers, produced by CF Editions in association with the Josef and Anni Albers Association. Main art on wall ‘Champion’ 2004 Albert Irvin, 70s desk Parigi and Prina for Molteni, 'Selene' 60s chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, art on floor leaning against the wall ‘Space Cowboy’ John Hoyland, 'Viscontea' pendant light by Piero and Achille Castiglioni. . Photography by Antonia Blunt at the 8 Holland Street St James's Park London Flagship gallery. . All CF Editions rug designs are produced from original artworks, and produced directly with the artist / designer of their estate, under licence. This rug is handtufted, millspun wool.
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'CF177 ' by Josef Herman, produced by Christopher Farr
The rich earthy colours of this CF 177 rug were translated directly from original artwork of Expressionist painter Josef Herman, who was born in Warsaw in 1911, and co-founder of Poland’s first left-wing artist’s group, Phrygian Cap, but was forced to flee the country as a refugee in 1940. He eventually settled in Wales in the mining village of Ystradgynlais, which strongly influenced his work. . CF 177 is hand knotted in handspun wool, the textural interest is brought even more alive accompanied by this armchair designed by Luigi Ricci in the 1950s, curved beech with braided hemp cord. . Photography by Antonia Blunt at the 8 Holland Street St James' Park Flagship London gallery.
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'Cave rug' by Gavin Turk, produced by Christopher Farr
Hand knotted, handspun wool rug. The design taken from his Royal College of Art graduation show, when the artist exhibited solely the blue heritage plaque commemorating his career as a sculptor, seen here, with iconic ‘Djinn’ lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue, often referred to as the 2001 chairs, as seen in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 seminal film ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’.