Catalog summer 2014 2015
75Pages

History & Craftmanship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Papillon, Posa & Lille table Melissa & Versailles table Jacob, Thomas, Christy & Herbert table Jim & Maine table Joe & Lille table John & Maine table Edward & Henry Paul & Helsinki table Pablo & Miro table Marco Melissa & Versailles rectangular table Chester & victor Sydney Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Yoko Sofa...

It is not wicker. It is Lloyd Loom! The history of woven paper furniture, by Vincent Sheppard A WELL KEPT SECRET Attractive and zeitgeist spring to mind – undoubtedly one of the first things to strike you when you look at a Lloyd Loom armchair. But you might not suspect there is a rich history behind these sofas and chairs. And yet, the roots of the Lloyd Loom chair go back to 1917! But that’s not all... Lloyd Loom furniture carries a well-kept secret. These refined, but extremely solid, stylish and comfortable chairs are made from plain Kraft paper! Yes, paper. So never say “wicker chair”...

THE INVENTION OF LLOYD LOOM WEAVE Wicker strollers and prams were one of Marshall’s development areas and although they were very popular in the beginning of the 20th century, they were also slow to produce and thus expensive. Furthermore, the rattan wicker would break now and again and wasn’t exactly a soft and comfortable material, especially for strollers. Marshall Burns Lloyd set out to create a weave which was not only stronger than rattan, but also looked better and had a much softer feel to it, to make the material very tactile. Finally, after various experiments the solution was...

VINTAGE PRODUCTS In the years that followed the characteristic Lloyd Loom chairs never lost their appeal and the iconic furniture remained popular among people ‘in the know’. In England, Lloyd Loom furniture often turns up for sale at fine auctions. Even after decades of daily use, the lacquered strong woven paper retains its fine appearance, and it has made this furniture to collector’s items. 1940 Disaster struck, the end of the first large scale Lloyd Loom furniture manufacture. · vincent sheppard · our story 1956 Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller, July 1956 on a Lloyd Loom chair...

PICKING UP THE THREAD In 1992 the Belgian company Vincent Sheppard decided to pick up the thread of this remarkable tradition and craftsmanship. Vincent Sheppard created a dazzling collection of contemporary furniture that blended classic lines with elegant innovation. The success is immense. Not wanting to take half measures the company strived to control not only the design of the furniture but also the entire production process. By setting up a private production facility in Cirebon, Indonesia, Vincent Sheppard eventually became one of the very few vertically integrated Lloyd Loom...

Hand made furniture In the fully owned production facility in Cirebon, Indonesia, more than 300 skilled workers hand make the furniture. Indonesia is the natural home of rattan and the Cirebon area has a celebrated tradition of hand making furniture with rattan. The origin of all raw materials is controlled which enabled VS to attain the FSC label in 2013. Characteristic for the Vincent Sheppard philosophy is that both the chair frames and the Lloyd Loom weave are produced in-house! Attention to detail is emphasized throughout the entire production process resulting in an exceptionally high...

THE LEGACY OF WOVEN PAPER FURNITURE Vincent Sheppard continues to stay true to the tradition of Lloyd Loom by continuously reinterpreting the legacy of woven paper furniture. It has been said that Vincent Sheppard reinvented Lloyd Loom by introducing imaginative designs that combine tradition and modernity. Through the years Vincent Sheppard has become a distinctively global brand. Today you will find Vincent Sheppard furniture in restaurants and hotels from Hong Kong to Hawaii, Sri Lanka to the South Pacific, Portugal to Poland, GB to Greece, Switzerland to Sweden, Belgium to Bahrain and...

Indoor quality Outdoor quality Heat, shine and weatherproof. Legendary seating comfort. Smooth, even Lloyd Loom weave will not crack, bend, or deform. Available in 25 standard colors or in any RAL color. Lloyd Loom weave is made from Kraft paper woven around a steel wire. Does not scratch or snag clothing. Treated for outdoor and indoor use. Ages beautifully. Lloyd Loom weave exists since 1917 and is strong and durable. Finish is easy to touch-up or repaint. Easy maintenance: clean with a moist towel. Easy to clean with a moist towel. Rigid ultralight aluminium frames. ­ The weave is smooth...

“ Life is like wine, getting better with age.” · vincent sheppard · dining

Melissa & Versailles Table READY STAN

Jacob, Thomas, Christy & Herbert Table kind blaast soep · vincent sheppard · dining

Christy & Berlin Table CHRISTY, THOMAS & JACOB Lloyd Loom rhymes of course with youth and light-heartedness. These three models combine unpretentious playfullness with a noble and distinguished tradition. · vincent sheppard · dining

· vincent sheppard · dining

HERDADE DA MALHADINHA NOVA Alentejo, Portugal Malhadinha Nova is a typical family farming estate located in the heart of the Alentejo. Guided by the dedication and passion of the new owners, the abandoned lands were transformed into a property capable of bringing forth traditional regional products of the highest quality. Wine, the pillar of Mediterranean civilization and culture, is the central theme at Malhadinha. · vincent sheppard · contract

32 ■ VINCENT SHEPPARD ■ DINING

“ A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.” Tom Wilson · vincent sheppard · dining