Journal

Notes from the Maison on materials, making and living with design.

What makes a limited edition? Numbered furniture, explained
An edition is a promise: a fixed number, then no more. What that means in furniture, and what to ask before you buy. Read more...
How to choose a statement chair
A good chair is looked at far longer than it is sat on. Five things to consider before choosing one worth keeping. Read more...
How aniline leather ages, and why we chose it
Most leather is finished to look the same forever. Aniline leather is finished to change. Here is what that means, and how to care for it. Read more...