With an eye towards architectural details and inspiration from 18th, 19th, and 20th Century originals, the brilliant Lulu Lytle and antique dealer Christopher Hodsoll started Soane, a custom furniture company in 1997. Utilizing the superb craftsmen in England, the British made collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and fabrics become instant classics-- the antiques of tomorrow. Their understated customer - first approach has made loyalists of the likes of David Easton, Michael Smith and McMillen. I first visited their 50 Pimlico Road shop over ten years ago, at the urging of my mother, Nancy Marcantonio of NHM Interiors. She said I have never seen anything like it, and boy, was she right. The line, with over 500 designs, merges unique stylistic influences and handmade craftsmanship in an unlimited array of finishes and customization, bringing the best of Britain to you.
Their pieces work in a variety of settings-- from minimalist to Art Deco
A sampling of Stylebeat favorites...
Chic alert! The Orb Mirror has large circles around the border
The diminutive Fireside Chair is a slipper chair, what more do I have to say? Love it
The Rout Chair in shocking blue on blue upholstery
In a word, the Campaign Chair is perfection
The Crillon Dining Chair in the softest leather
The Blower Chair you can sit in for hours and still be comfy
The generous Vendome Sofa with tight back and loose cushions
The Blower Banquette with channel upholstery
The Yacht Chair in high lacquer will make you yen for a mega yacht
The Jurassic Lamp references a Chinese pottery shape
A classic scallop shell in a new way. The Small Shell Wall Light comes electrified. Maybe a candle is more your style. Nothing looks as good as a candlelit room.
The ladylike Petal Sconce is charming without being saccharine sweet
The Roman Lamp in a verdigris finish takes it back to ancient times
The Grissini Lamp has 70's flair in antiqued silver
The Nereid Dressing Table with hidden drawers in the scallops and Stool
The Large Halma Man in resin is like candy for your sofa
The glossy and glam deco - inspired Scroll Bracket Console
I find round dining tables make conversation easier. The Fox Dining Table in an elegant mid Mahogany finish
Bring the party to any room in the house with the Nureyev Trolley with side rails
The Abacus Table has a clean line in an ebony finish
The Cavaletti Desk of forged iron has a leather top, an x base and 3 drawers for ample storage
The Stag Table of hand wrought iron adds a masculine feel for a den or entryway
The Hexagonal Side Table with glass top takes its cue from great Roman aqueducts
The Folding Card Table for betting big and winning big
The Rattan Console is a longtime fave, the playful silhouette makes me smile
Handsome and tailored, the Park Avenue Desk was inspired by a 1930's original
Their pieces work in a variety of settings-- from minimalist to Art Deco
A sampling of Stylebeat favorites...
Chic alert! The Orb Mirror has large circles around the border
The diminutive Fireside Chair is a slipper chair, what more do I have to say? Love it
The Rout Chair in shocking blue on blue upholstery
In a word, the Campaign Chair is perfection
The Crillon Dining Chair in the softest leather
The Blower Chair you can sit in for hours and still be comfy
The generous Vendome Sofa with tight back and loose cushions
The Blower Banquette with channel upholstery
The Yacht Chair in high lacquer will make you yen for a mega yacht
The Jurassic Lamp references a Chinese pottery shape
A classic scallop shell in a new way. The Small Shell Wall Light comes electrified. Maybe a candle is more your style. Nothing looks as good as a candlelit room.
The ladylike Petal Sconce is charming without being saccharine sweet
The Roman Lamp in a verdigris finish takes it back to ancient times
The Grissini Lamp has 70's flair in antiqued silver
The Nereid Dressing Table with hidden drawers in the scallops and Stool
The Large Halma Man in resin is like candy for your sofa
The glossy and glam deco - inspired Scroll Bracket Console
I find round dining tables make conversation easier. The Fox Dining Table in an elegant mid Mahogany finish
Bring the party to any room in the house with the Nureyev Trolley with side rails
The Abacus Table has a clean line in an ebony finish
The Cavaletti Desk of forged iron has a leather top, an x base and 3 drawers for ample storage
The Stag Table of hand wrought iron adds a masculine feel for a den or entryway
The Hexagonal Side Table with glass top takes its cue from great Roman aqueducts
The Folding Card Table for betting big and winning big
The Rattan Console is a longtime fave, the playful silhouette makes me smile
Handsome and tailored, the Park Avenue Desk was inspired by a 1930's original
11 comments:
Such beautiful things - crazy about the orb mirror and the trolley cart...fabulous!!
I LOVE Soane ever since I saw the Fireside chair in an old issue of World of Interiors. No surprise since I have also always loved Hodsoll McKenzie, whose fabrics I have covering several pieces in my house. Lucky you to have been to the shop - must be fabulous!! What do you think shipping is like?
Love that slipper chair on casters..brilliant! And the turquoise card table is too fun. Wish I lived in London!
Your mother is right--perfect pieces. Thanks for highlighting Soane.
So fun!
Just in Soane last week & was so inspired by the collection-Love that Blower Banquette-really fabulous .
Can't argue with perfection! Love it all :)
Thanks Marisa, these are amazing pieces!!! I think I love all of them...
The Stag table always makes me think of that great Bill Blass Swedish table. Do you remember it? xo Edie
They are such a special resource and they ship here all the time, visit their site to get more info and see their beautiful catalog they can mail to you too....
Quint you don't miss a thing!
C Bell, you lucky one, just there!
Edie, you are so right, the late great
This is a little after the fact, but the stag table is a very sculptural shape, and like Swedish Interiors, I was reminded of the beautiful antique table that Bill Blass owned.
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