Collate Lobby Debuts 1930s Hotel Suite Exhibition at London Design Festival
During the London Design Festival, Collate Lobby, a design platform by Collate Form, unveiled its inaugural editions collection, showcasing a 1930s hotel suite. Founder James Garis collaborated with more than 30 designers to produce limited-edition furniture and decor. The exhibition is open from 12 to 20 September at Yorkton Workshops in Hackney and features over 40 art-deco inspired items. Highlights include a polished metal mirror by Jaclyn Pappalardo and a chainmail partition crafted by Edward John Milton. Additionally, there is a lacquered resin lamp by Alexander Shayle and Josh Page's Acid floor lamp. Lobby retains exclusive rights to all pieces for three years, focusing on creating a fair marketplace for designers.
Key facts
- Collate Lobby launched its first editions collection during London Design Festival.
- The exhibition is staged as a fictional 1930s hotel suite and foyer.
- Over 30 designers, makers, and studios contributed limited-edition and prototype furniture and objects.
- The show runs from 12 to 20 September at Yorkton Workshops in Hackney, London.
- More than 40 objects are displayed across a reception area, lounge, and bedroom.
- Standout pieces include a polished metal mirror by Jaclyn Pappalardo, a chainmail partition screen by Edward John Milton, and a lounge chair by Matthew Coules.
- Lobby holds exclusive rights to all objects for a minimum of three years.
- Founder James Garis conceived Lobby as a platform between a brand and a retailer, with a curated approach.
Entities
Artists
- James Garis
- Jaclyn Pappalardo
- Edward John Milton
- Matthew Coules
- Alexander Shayle
- Thomas Wheller
- Les Keepers
- Josh Page
- Charlie Humble Thomas
- Andrew Pierce Scott
- Christopher Kelly
- Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir
- Stine Keinicke
- Stephanie Sommet
- Roti Akinyelu
Institutions
- Collate Lobby
- Collate Form
- London Design Festival
- Pearson Lloyd
- Yorkton Workshops
- Maison S Sommet
- Odd Universe
- Dezeen
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hackney
- Paris
- France
Sources
- Dezeen —