16TH EDITION OF PAD LONDON GALLERIES UNVEILED
PAD London is delighted to share a selection of preview highlights from the 62 galleries participating in its sixteenth edition. The fair will return to its iconic location in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, from 8 to 13 October 2024.
Image: Second Surface OB11 stool by Kyeok Kim at Charles Burnand
WELCOMING NEW GALLERIES
PAD London is thrilled to welcome 10 exceptional new galleries to its roster, many of which are London-based this year.
Tristan Hoare (London), known for its expertise in diverse mediums such as ceramics, glass, painting and photography, will present a solo exhibition of New York-based artist Peter Schlesinger, with a focus on his works on paper, ceramic sculptures and wall-mounted ceramics that result from three decades of investigation into clay and form. Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (London) will introduce O’Sullivan’s own furniture collection inspired by mid-20th century French and Italian architecture, featuring curvilinear designs and statement lighting. Charles Burnand (London) will showcase a selection of works by designers who are redefining their craft through innovative combinations, forms, and scales. The central piece is Igbo, a newly designed burned black patinated steel console by Arno Declercq, featuring an interior of black oiled American walnut. Further highlights include Kyeok Kim’s Second Surface collection, made of jute, copper wire, and coated in traditional Korean ottchil lacquer; Heechan Kim’s distinctive curved sculptures, masterfully crafted by slicing, heating, and weaving ash wood with metal lines; and monumental wood furniture by Deglan. Peter Layton – London Glassblowing (London), one of Europe’s foremost glass art galleries and the country’s longest-running hot glass studio, will showcase vibrant glass sculptures including works by David Patchen, optical illusions by Anthony Scala, symbolic compositions by Elliot Walker, and nature-inspired works by Monette Larson and Nina Casson McGarva.
Vessel-shaped ceramic by Peter Schlesinger (Tristan Hoare) and Areca bench by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
Celebrating cutting-edge and innovative designs, Movimento Gallery (Milan, London) will showcase the creativity of its designers with the inaugural collection Marks of Existence, featuring unique pieces crafted by each designer in Travertino Ascolano. The collection, marking a new direction for the gallery, will be launched at the fair in an exhibition designed by Artefatto Design Studio. Galerie Pradier-Jeauneau (Paris), representing the “Nouvelle Vague” of French design, will present its modern furniture collection by recognised talents such as Isabelle Stanislas, Anthony Guerrée, Axel Chay, and Mathieu Delacroix. For its first participation, Theoreme Editions (Paris), founded by David Giroire and Jérôme Bazzocchi, will feature a selection of sculptural and minimalist furniture including the Sistema modular wool and alpaca sofas by Pool Studio and an aluminium chair by Exercice. Yoomoota (Bangkok), founded by award-winning artist Taras Yoom, will create an astonishing universe blending natural forms and surrealism. Works such as the Dif luminaire, Long and Flower lamps, Lymphosofa and the Embryo coffee table, will all be exhibited at the fair for the first time.
Gallery B·R (London) will stage mid-century masterpieces such as George Nakashima’s Lounge Rocker and Paavo Tynell’s Beehive pendant light, bridging tradition and innovation. Similarly, Brazil Modernist (Paris) will celebrate Brazilian modernist and contemporary design with iconic pieces by Oscar Niemeyer, José Zanine Caldas, Joaquim Tenreiro, as well as contemporary works by the country’s rising design stars. Highlights include Tiago Braga’s lightings in wool felt and metal, and Juliana Vasconcellos’s seatings in solid freijo wood and jute.
Mahog chair by Juliana Vasconcellos (Brazil Modernist) and Beehive pendant light (circa 1940) by Paavo Tynell (Gallery B.R)
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN STANDOUTS
Contemporary art, design and collectible jewellery will converge once again at PAD London, bringing together exceptional and innovative works by renowned international artists and designers. This year’s event will exemplify cutting-edge creativity and masterful craftsmanship.
Among the notable galleries, Nilufar Gallery (Milan) will introduce unique copper chairs by Shlomo Harush; a sumptuous ceiling lamp by Maximilian Marchesani composed of earth, animal and human hair; a selection of sculptures by Anestis Michalis; and Metamorphosis Cube, a low table crafted from crocheted bronze by Allegra Hicks.
At Objects With Narratives (Brussels), a striking bronze chandelier by Vladimir Slavov will be presented alongside a monumental copper and leather table by Mircea Anghel, celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship and seamless integration of materials. The display will be completed by opulent bronze furniture by Maison Jonckers and one-off pieces in noble woods by Hamza Kadiri.
Galerie Maria Wettergren (Paris) will unveil Indian designer Dhruv Agarwal’s Bloom chandelier, a sculptural work crafted by traditional Channapatna toy artisans. This piece features vibrant wooden forms arranged in concentric circles and adorned with brightly coloured floral motifs, blending tradition with innovation. Adrian Sassoon (London) will showcase new intricate silver works by Hiroshi Suzuki alongside nature-inspired jewellery by Kayo Saito.
Meanwhile, Galerie kreo (Paris) will present Lucky Monkey, a colourful and playful mirror by design star Jaime Hayon, featuring traditional Venetian engraving. The gallery will also highlight pieces by Barber & Osgerby and Guillaume Bardet.
Lucky Monkey mirror by Jaime Hayon (Galerie kreo) and Metamorphosis Cube low bronze table by Allegra Hicks (Nilufar Gallery)
Gallery FUMI (London) will unveil a standout monumental oak and brass wall cabinet by Francesco Perini, part of his new Nucleo series. This piece highlights his refined marquetry and exceptional skill in inlaying metal into aged Tuscan oak wood. Additionally, they will showcase a cabinet by Casey McCafferty, featuring intricate carvings and a unique style inspired by mythology and ancient civilizations, as well as delicate silver vessels by Shinta Nakajima from his Acanthus series.
Nucleo coffee table by Francesco Perini (Gallery FUMI)
As part of her presentation, Galerie Melissa Paul (London) will introduce two remarkable pieces: a sumptuous and playful oak wood and glazed earthenware modular library by REM Atelier, and a unique hand-woven wool rug by Taylan Aygün. Inspired by his Turkish heritage, Aygün collaborated with Anatolian craftswomen to create a vibrant piece that imagines a world of surreal, mutated flora and fauna. Additionally, Spazio Nobile (Brussels) will highlight sculptural and hand-carved wood furniture by Didi NG Wing Yin and new Brushed lamps by Pierre Charrié. These lightings, produced with Vietnamese lacquerers, feature curved, edgefree volumes that highlight the beauty of the coloured material.
Designers who cultivate rare, century old techniques and experiment with unconventional materials will be showcased at Sarah Myerscough Gallery (London). These include Kenji Honma, who uses hand-harvested Urushi lacquer to create objects that mirror the tree itself; Ori Orisun Merhav, whose lighting sculptures are made with a natural polymer from Southeast Asian Lac Beetles; and Marlene Huissoud, who crafts whimsical functional sculptures from silkworm cocoons.
Carpenters Workshop Gallery (London, Paris, New York) will unveil Marcin Rusak’s Vas Florum 08, exploring the transient beauty of flowers in bio-resin, Nacho Carbonell’s Ceramic Table Lamp 250 resembling a living organism, and Rick Owens’ Gallic Chair Tigre Plywood, a bold piece fashioned from tiger-striped plywood, merging brutalist structures with unexpected forms.
Rademakers Gallery (Amsterdam) will make a strong return with objects by emerging and renowned creators working at the intersection of art, design and fashion. Among these are Joana Schneider’s eye-catching tapestries, Healing Blossom and Vanilla Garden, made from discarded fishing ropes and recycled viscose threads, drawing inspiration from netmaking and roof thatching.
Ceramic table lamp 250 by Nacho Carbonell (Carpenters Workshop Gallery) and Healing Blossom by Joana Schneider (Rademakers Gallery)
Visionary French designer Elie Top (Paris) will present his latest collection, seamlessly fusing celestial motifs with bold styles and eras combinations. Carpenters Workshop Jewellery (London) will reveal ‘high-art jewellery’ by late American jeweller Castro NYC, known as Terry Castro. The collection includes pieces that were never released and some that were completed posthumously in collaboration with his son, Sir King Castro. These miniature sculptures, which blend animal and human forms and draw on African and medieval influences, are adorned with fancy-coloured diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals. Among the highlights is the Curious Black Jockey pendant, crafted from gold, rubies, white diamonds, sterling silver, and black enamel.
Diamond Twist Bracelet & Ring from the Twist Collection (Elie Top) and Falcon Crest Pendant by Castro NYC (Carpenters Workshop Jewellery)
Valery Demure will unveil Superjewellers by Valery Demure (London), an inspiring initiative featuring rare jewels crafted by haute-luxe, independent jewellery designers. Selected for their originality, distinctive designs, intelligent use of materials, masterful artisanship, and global influence, Superjewellers will showcase creations by Fernando Jorge, Dries Criel, Studio Renn, State Property, and Sarah Ysabel Narici. Superjewellers’ aesthetics and craftsmanship stand out from today’s mass-produced luxury jewels with impassioned, rare, and distinctive haute luxury jewellery created for discerning collectors.
Glenn Spiro (London) will showcase a set of unique earrings from the Materials of the Old-World collection. It includes the Baoulé and Diamond Earrings, inspired by the history of symbolism in jewellery and 70s Costume Jewellery design, originally crafted from a large 18th-century necklace and then reimagined; and the Baoulé, Tsavorite Garnet, and Colombian Emerald Earrings sharing similar inspirations and origins. Additionally, the Brioche Cognac and the Brioche White Diamond Earrings showcase innovative uses of mixed silver and 18k gold, drawing inspiration from the simplicity and natural shapes of brioche, creating a dramatic impact with carefully selected diamonds.
Concrete Remnant Earrings by Studio Renn (Superjewellers by Valery Demure) and Hemmerle ring, diamond, bronze, white gold (Hemmerle)
Hemmerle (Munich) will present an eclectic collection of jewels that exemplifies innovative material combinations. A notable piece is a necklace featuring an over 35 ct. aquamarine nestled in a hand-carved olive wood surrounding, set with bronze and white gold and a knitted strand of faceted labradorites on silk thread. Other highlights include a pair of earrings with two dropshaped kunzites surrounded by hand-sculpted and anodised aluminium flower buds, perfectly hued to complement the stone’s colour, as well as a rare emerald ring weighing over 16 ct., set off-centre in a diagonal axis in sculpted bronze and white gold.
Boghossian (London, Geneva) will introduce a selection of unique high jewellery creations featuring exceptional gems set in distinctive and imaginative designs. Mismatched earrings, a signature of the Maison, and creations using unusual gemstones will be major highlights, as well new pieces from the revolutionary Kissing Collection. Also on show will be pieces from the latest high jewellery collection, Palace Voyages, which debuted in Monte-Carlo this July.
HISTORIC DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Among this year’s highlights is a wealth of French mid-century icons. Portuondo Gallery (London) will showcase innovative and timeless mid-20th century French modernist designs, including the Taureau Totem (c.1968) by brothers Robert and Jean Cloutier, the rare fiberglass Boomerang desk (c.1969) by Maurice Calka, and a walnut and brass console table (c.1951) by Ico Parisi.
Galerie Gastou (Paris) will stage an interior featuring the Diderot pair of armchairs (1986) by Guy de Rougemont made of exotic wood marquetry, with a lacquer finish and leather seats, together with a suspended wall buffet (c.1953) by Janette Laverrière, crafted from stained beech, walnut, brass, and gilt bronze.
Diderot armchairs (1986) by Guy de Rougemont (Galerie Gastou)
La reconnaissance est la mémoire, a gilt bronze box with enamelled decoration, and Soleil à pointes, a white talosel mirror by French jewellery maker, designer, and decorative artist Line Vautrin, will be featured at Unforget (Brussels).
Galerie Meubles et Lumières (Paris) will spotlight the talent of Christian Adam with a rare pair of Duck sleeper chairs (c.1967), Michel Boyer with an elegant, lacquered wood coffee table (c.1970) and Pierre Guariche with a remarkable double-counterweight brass and lacquered metal floor lamp (c.1951).
Galerie Alain Marcelpoil (Paris), dedicated to André Sornay’s work, will feature a sideboard in Oregon pine with brass nails and solid mahogany (c.1935), highlighting a unique two-colour pattern achieved through brushing, staining, and sanding.
Also set to impress are the Diamant bar (c.1960), a rosewood veneer rolling bar with brassplated drop-down doors by Italian designer and architect Ico Parisi at Giulia de Jonckheere / Galerie Hadjer (Brussels) and a striking yellow lacquer sideboard (c.1970) by Belgian designer Emiel Veranneman at Patrick Fourtin (Paris).
Additionally, Nilufar Gallery (Milan) will showcase a rare pair of armchairs (c.1950) by American-Turkish designer James Mont, known for blending Chinoiserie, Art Deco, and Hollywood Regency styles; 1970s low tables and lamps by Italian designer Gabriella Crespi, celebrated for their retro charm; and a pair of mid-century Brazilian design armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli, epitomising elegance and comfort.
Double-counterweight floor lamp (c.1951) by Pierre Guariche (Galerie Meubles et Lumières) and Boomerang desk (c.1969) by Maurice Calka (Portuondo Gallery)
PAD London
8 – 13 October 2024
Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1
Collectors Preview: Tuesday 8 October 11am – 8pm
VIP Opening: Wednesday 9 October 11am – 8pm
Public Opening:
Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 October, 11am – 8pm
Sunday 13 October, 11am – 6pm
