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Studio David/Nicholas Launches La Boiserie Wall Panel System at Milan Design Week

architecture-design · 2026-04-27

During Milan Design Week 2026, Studio David/Nicholas, a Lebanese design firm with locations in Milan, Beirut, and San Francisco, introduced La Boiserie, a modular wall panel system. This innovation stems from their previous work with boiserie in the 2022 Casa Fantasia interior project and collectible furniture available through Nilufar and Carpenters Workshop galleries. La Boiserie merges custom craftsmanship with a scalable design, enabling the addition of cabinets, consoles, and other furniture pieces. The geometric patterns reflect the designers' Lebanese roots while catering to modern demands for versatility. This unveiling coincided with the inauguration of their new studio in Milan's 5VIE district, showcasing La Boiserie alongside pieces from a private collection, including Robert Mapplethorpe's NYC Contemporary Ballet (1980) and a Dalton Paula watercolor.

Key facts

  • Studio David/Nicholas launched La Boiserie at Milan Design Week 2026.
  • The practice has studios in Milan, Beirut, and San Francisco.
  • La Boiserie is a modular wall panel system for attachable furnishings.
  • The system evolved from boiserie used in the 2022 Casa Fantasia project.
  • The studio's collectible furniture is sold through Nilufar and Carpenters Workshop.
  • Geometric motifs are inspired by Lebanese heritage.
  • A new Milan studio opened in the 5VIE district.
  • The studio displays artworks by Robert Mapplethorpe and Dalton Paula.

Entities

Artists

  • David Raffoul
  • Nicolas Moussallem
  • Robert Mapplethorpe
  • Dalton Paula

Institutions

  • Studio David/Nicholas
  • Nilufar
  • Carpenters Workshop Gallery

Locations

  • Milan
  • Beirut
  • San Francisco
  • 5VIE district

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