Felt Furnishing

Felt Furnishing

by Anne Kyyro Quinn (Author)

Synopsis

One of the first designers to rediscover felt and update it for the contemporary interior, Finnish-born Anne Kyyro Quinn broke fresh ground when she used the material to pioneer a new range of uniquely 'structural' textiles. Resembling artworks more than conventional fabrics, her creations push our perception of textiles to the limit. Cut, sewn and finished by hand, her beautifully crafted furnishings are designed to harmonize timelessly with any interior - key characteristics are simplicity, bold colours, rich textures and striking motifs. For Felt Furnishings Anne has created 25 stunning designs for contemporary home furnishings and accessories, all of which feature the key trademarks of her style: boldness combined with simplicity, rich texture and 3D surface structure. The projects can be made using heavy woven wools and simple craft felt, which are readily available by metre from most fabric and hobby craft shops. Anne Kyyro Quinn established her studio in 1999 with a portfolio of six core designs and a basic range of interior products. One of her first lighting designs was licensed to Innermost, and her interior textiles were purchased by retail outlets such as Roche Bobois, Selfridges and The Conran Shop. She soon opened a showroom where clients could view her product range and shop for readymade designs.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP
Published: 10 Mar 2009

ISBN 10: 1906417148
ISBN 13: 9781906417147

Media Reviews
'A super title...beautifully photographed throughout' Sewing World 200905 'Merging natural textures with 21st-century design, these statement pieces are a long way from the schoolroom effects normally associated with felt.' Stitch 201002 'Stunning' Sew Today
Author Bio
Anne Kyro Quinn is internationally known for her sculptural felt designs that have won a number of design awards. She established her central London design studio and consultancy business in 1999 with a portfolio of distinctive three-dimensional felt designs, blinds and wall panels. Felt has been Anne's signature material since the late 1990s. She is credited with reintroducing the once shunned utilitarian textile into the cutting edge of modern interiors by exploiting some of its unique properties to create dynamic designs that play with light and shade. Anne regularly works with leading architects and interior designers, to create lavish bespoke installations for private residences and prestigious hotels, restaurants and offices. She has also provided textiles for sets of feature films and television programmes. Anne holds a Masters degree in textile design and teaches and lectures on the art of working with felt.