Ercol Presentation At Practiced Assort
Friday, December 1, 2017
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Last calendar week I visited Good Form to heed to a speak yesteryear Henry Tadros, the great-grandson of Ercol's founder as well as master designer, Lucian Ercolani. Visiting from the UK, Henry provided a unique insight into the iconic article of furniture brand's history as well as pattern direction, from the origins of the companionship as well as the post-war pattern smash to the continued collaborations amongst leading architects as well as renowned designers. Exposed to enduring pattern as well as article of furniture from an early on age, Henry has a deep honor for the designs of the yesteryear as well as also keeps an oculus on the future, amongst the companionship launching novel pieces at Salone del Mobile.
Ercol designs, manufactures as well as markets article of furniture based some the classic pieces designed yesteryear Henry’s groovy grandad inwards the 1950s as well as the companionship at in 1 trial also industrial plant amongst contemporary international designers to utilisation pieces for the 21st century. Joining Ercol inwards 2011 amongst a yr of induction working on the manufacturing flora floor, Henry began working inwards other parts of the business. In 2013, Henry was appointed to the role of International Sales Manager as well as was tasked amongst reintroducing Ercol to the globe exterior of the UK. The squad has since grown to back upwardly sales inwards over 30 countries. Now Head of International as well as Contract Sales as well as currently studying at Harvard Business School, Henry has worked closely amongst Good Form directors Dan as well as Emma Eagle to curate a choice of sample products for the New Zealand audience.
One of my favourite Ercol products is the Flow dining chair designed yesteryear Tomoko Azumi. Made from beech amongst a beautiful curvaceous form, the high degree of craftsmanship is evident through the refined sweeping lines, elegant tapered spot as well as the ergonomic stacking function.
Ercol Marino large sofa
The Marino large sofa and Marino chair inwards leather upholstery are component of the novel make from Ercol, arriving at Good Form during December. Awarded a pattern Guild Mark inwards 2016, the Marino chair designed yesteryear Dylan Freeth features turned elements as well as particular craftsmanship. It volition endure available inwards iii color options, bringing a contemporary aesthetic to the habitation that reflects Ercol's pattern heritage, complemented yesteryear the soft leather textures.
Ercol make some exquisite storage options for the home, including the Pero shelving units designed yesteryear Mathew Hilton, the beautiful Romana collection of sideboards as well as Originals room divider. I especially beloved the Romana collection which features subtle detailing as well as soft shapes for an understated aesthetic. Each slice is made from sustainable pale oak as well as finished inwards a clear matt lacquer to both protect the timber as well as present off its beauty.
For those merely discovering Good Form, it is a shop-in-shop sense at Mr. Bigglesworthy, presenting a choice of legacy brands to compliment the Mr. Bigglesworthy mid century modern article of furniture as well as contemporary pattern classics. Both beautifully curated yesteryear Dan as well as Emma within a cardinal Auckland gallery space, y'all tin also stance the collections online.
Images courtesy of Good Form