Stellar Works Catalogue Vol.8
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STELLAR WORKS

Stellar Works stands for a renaissance of refined culture and Asian aesthetics. Inspired by the long-standing craft and industry of traditional cultures, it represents a commitment to bridging the gap between old and new, east and west - in attitude, form and application. Stellar Works seeks to reintroduce past collections of classics, alongside culturally-inspired contemporary signatures. It infuses freshness into heritage and grounds innovation with enduring craftsmanship.

Letter from the Chairman  6 Production 10 Designers 14 The Collection  24 Product Information  74 Mandarin Collection  76 Slow Collection  80 Blink Collection  84 Exchange Collection  96 Ming Collection  102 Utility Collection  106 Cabinet of Curiosity  122 Dowry Collection 123 Lunar Collection  126 Rén Collection  134 QT / Chillax Collection  142 New Legacy Collection  148 SW Collection  152 Carlo Collection  156 Wohlert Collection 160 Kyoto Lamp 166 Arita 168

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN committed to craftsmanship In 2013, we established Stellar Works as a way to bring ideas together: East and West, heritage and modernity, craft and industry - bringing the best of the past into the light of the present. Our aim was to inspire a renaissance in Asian aesthetics, taking the forms, styles and motifs that have characterised Japanese design across the centuries and filtering them through the lens of the European tradition to create something new and timeless. Three years on, and our furniture collections have achieved a unique place in the global market,...

forest it came from, and every metal, fabric and leather can be tracked to its source. It is because of this that all our materials are classified according to Japan’s Four-Star standard - the most stringent in the industry. Our role as a preserver of the past extends beyond our production methods. The most obvious example would be our vintage lines, which keep the iconic designs of 20th-century greats, such as Vilhelm Wolhert and Carlo Forcolini, in production, with a few material updates appropriate to the modern day. But Stellar Works’ signature collections, too, could not exist without...

From Sydney to Shanghai and London to Los Angeles, Stellar Works’ furniture and accessories can be found in private homes and public spaces all over the globe. Working with some of the world’s most admired hotels, restaurants, bars and retail brands, we strive to either supply the perfect pieces from our existing collections, or craft bespoke furniture to suit. Stellar Works’ designers have been closely involved in some of the most prestigious hospitality projects of recent years, ranging from the contemporary take on Nordic tradition embodied by the dining rooms of Copenhagen’s...

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION At Stellar Works we believe that we have an important role to play in addressing the environmental challenges faced by the modern world. Today, sustainability is fundamental to good design, and responsible material sourcing forms a key chapter in any product’s story. Stellar Works strives to ensure that an extensive and ever-growing range of eco-friendly materials is available to clients, and can guarantee that every raw material used is fully traceable to its source. The journey of our wood, for example, is followed from its forest of origin to the places where it is...

DESIGNERS AND CREATIVE DIRECTORS Neri&Hu Stellar Works’ creative direction is overseen by the Neri&Hu Design and Research Office. Founded in 2004, the design practice is based in Shanghai and London and led by architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu. The company’s diverse, multicultural team strives to reinvent classic craft, adding a fresh, contemporary touch to their projects and collaborations all over the world. Neri&Hu’s interdisciplinary approach to architecture and interior, graphic and product design is rooted in context, never formulaic or conventional, and built around a commitment...

Space Copenhagen Yabu Pushelberg Established in 2005 by Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou, both graduates of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, SPACE Cph is a Copenhagen-based design practice that creates interior spaces, furniture and objects for luxury and lifestyle clients across the world. Serendipitously brought together in 1980 by a shared hunt for a studio space, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg have created a globally renowned collaborative interior architecture and design practice driven by curiosity, experimentation and attention to detail. Through their work...

Founded by Jun Aizaki, Crème is a multidisciplinary design firm based in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The studio is collaboration of dynamic, international designers that work around the idea that all design challenges require the same problem solving approach. Crème tackles a chair, a restaurant or a building, the same way they would approach a logo or a street block. Australian interior designer Nic Graham has headed his own design practice in Sydney since 1999, working on projects spanning the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. Crème has developed a...

DESIGNERS Shuwa Tei OeO Committed to a vision of architecture and design anchored in compelling ideas and craftsmanship, Shuwa Tei is inspired by the marriage of traditional Japanese aesthetics and contemporary technology. Unbounded by convention, he is concerned with the relationship between Japan and the rest of the world, and the development and evolution of its design practice over time. In 1995, he founded Intentionallies with two colleagues - today, the company’s portfolio spans product design, environmental design, interiors and architecture. Signature Collection for Stellar...

Vintage Collection Carlo Forcolini Vilhelm Wohlert At Stellar Works we believe in longevity and the value of original design. It is always a joy to rediscover and reissue forgotten classics, injecting them with new relevance and updating the designs so that they fit beautifully and seamlessly into a contemporary context. Stellar Works Vintage Collections are a revitalisation of some of the most accomplished designs of 20th-century masters Vilhelm Wohlert and Carlo Forcolini. Over the course of a career spanning more than 40 years, Carlo Forcolini has designed more than 100 objects...