Pimlico Road District for LDF
14 – 22 September 2019

The Pimlico Road Design District has long been known as one of London’s most important and well-established areas for interior design, art, antiques and fine furniture.

This internationally renowned design district has recently welcomed a number of contemporary brands, complementing the well-established showrooms that have defined the area. Pimlico Road is proud to host a series of talks, exhibitions and new product launches for the festival, enabling visitors to take a behind-the-scenes look into the showrooms of some of the most evocative names in design. This year, the district will also play host to a special late night opening on Monday 16 September.

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Pimlico Road Design District Late Night
Monday 16 September 6 – 8pm

Join House & Garden, The World of Interiors and the Pimlico Road Design District for an evening of drinks and nibbles in celebration of London Design Festival on Monday 16 September between 6pm and 8pm.

The Pimlico Road District Late Night will offer the opportunity to explore and browse the latest collections at participating showrooms.

Register for free

CARL HANSEN & SØN
COLLIER WEBB
COX LONDON
DE LE CUONA
FERMOIE
HAYNES FINE ART
HOWE LONDON
JAMB
OCHRE
PAOLO MOSCHINO FOR
NICHOLAS HASLAM

POGGENPOHL
PINCH
PROMEMORIA
LINLEY
ROBERT KIME
ROSE UNIACKE
SCP
SOANE BRITAIN
THE ODD CHAIR
COMPANY

Pinch in conversation with David Kohn Architects

Monday 16 September, 6 – 7pm

PINCH
Oona and Russell will host a talk with award winning architect David Kohn of David Kohn Architects on developing a signature language. As part of their 15th year anniversary, Pinch are launching a host of new products across upholstery and cabinetry, which will be on display and description at their Ebury street shop during the festival.

PINCH
200 Ebury St, London SW1W 8JD
pinchdesign.com
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Please visit the website for more information.

Fine Line: The distinction between Art and Design

Tuesday 17 September, 5 – 8pm

COX LONDON
The Cox London atelier, embodies an art-design ethos where sculptural practices are used to create lighting and furniture. This hybrid of art and design have always been at the very heart of Christopher and Nicola’s studio practice. Visitors will get a chance to hear the design duo talk about their design practice and enjoy an exhibition of their art work and sculpture at the Ebury Street gallery.

Cox London
194 Ebury St, London SW1W 8UP
coxlondon.com
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Free ticketed event, registrations via eventbrite.co.uk. Please visit the website for more information.

Masters of Making: How to create the perfect seating arrangement

Wednesday 18 September, 9.30 – 10.30am

THE ODD CHAIR COMPANY
As part of this year’s London Design Festival, The Odd Chair Company hosts an interactive breakfast talk in their Belgravia showroom, where you’ll be able to learn and experience all about how to create the perfect seating arrangements from single day rooms, ultra-modern apartments to the grandest and most lavish country houses. The placement and design of an armchair, sofa and any other item of furniture can dramatically affect a room’s look and feel and this is what Design Director, James Cook, will explore more with you.

The Odd Chair Company
45 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NE
theoddchaircompany.com
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Registrations via eventbrite.co.uk/e/masters-of-making-how-tocreate-the-perfect-seating-arrangement-tickets-63105508274.
Please visit the website for more information. All proceeds will be donated to Alder Hay Children’s Hospital.

Aesthetics and Ethics: Style and sustainability in design

Wednesday 18 September, 4 – 5.30pm

DE LE CUONA
Driven by the belief that beauty originates in nature, de Le Cuona founder Bernie de Le Cuona seeks out natural fibres for her unique interior fabrics but in a sustainable way. Aesthetics and Ethics invites experts to discuss if style and sustainability go hand in hand. Join author and journalist Helen Chislett in conversation with Bernie de Le Cuona, Maria Speake, the creative force behind Retrouvius, driven by the belief that good materials and well-made things are precious, and Oliver Heath expert in sustainable architecture and biophilic design.

de Le Cuona
44 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8LP
delecuona.com
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Registrations via eventbrite.co.uk. Please visit the website for more information.

Robert Kime cushion & lampshade workshop

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September

ROBERT KIME
Robert Kime will be hosting a five day custom cushion and lampshade open studio in their London showroom with live demonstrations on the 18th and 19th of September. Antique fabrics and trims will be available to create your own lampshades and cushions to order.

Robert Kime
190 Ebury St, London SW1W 8UP
robertkime.com
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Free event, booking not necessary.

Collier Webb in conversation with Samantha Todhunter

Thursday 19 September, 5 – 7pm

COLLIER WEBB
Collier Webb hand craft lighting, furniture and hardware from their South Coast Foundry for the world’s leading interior designers. Collier Webb invite you to join them on 19th September for evening drinks and conversation as they unveil a very special collaboration with renowned interior designer Samantha Todhunter Design. The perfect opportunity to discuss design with an industry expert, this relaxed evening will also see the unveiling of a sumptuous window take-over designed by Samantha and her team. The collection, evolved from Samantha’s passion for craft and provenance, brings together her signature style of effortless, modern glamour with the world-renowned skill of Collier Webb’s craftsmen.

Collier Webb
68 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8LS
collierwebb.com
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Free ticketed event. Please visit the website for more information.

Chef's Table

Thursday 19 September, 12.30 – 3pm

POGGENPOHL
Poggenpohl will host a live cooking demonstration and Lunch, showing how the design of the kitchen is an important design process. Designers will be on hand to discuss finer points of kitchen design and explain what makes Poggenpohl’s bespoke Kitchens so special. 

Poggenpohl
107 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8PH
poggenpohl.com
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Registrations via eventbrite.com/e/chefs-tabletickets- 67427008999.
Please visit the website for more information.

Exhibitions and New Product Launches

In addition to the talks and demonstrations taking place during London Design Festival, visit the Pimlico Road Design District for a range of exciting new exhibitions and product launches.

CARL HANSEN & SØN

On the 16 September join Carl Hansen & Søn in their Pimlico Road showroom where they will be open until 8pm to showcase new products.

48A Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8LP
carlhansen.com
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

JAMB

The Pantry Collection by Jamb takes a step ‘below stairs’ with a range of beautifully hand crafted pieces which continue to celebrate the English Country House aesthetic that Jamb is well known for. This new collection is made up of hand-crafted pieces one would expect to see in an English country house interior, such as a Pantry rack, a Plate rack, a Cutlery tray, stools as well as wooden and aged marble top tables. These wooden pieces are handmade and available in a variety of beautiful finishes. 

95-97 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8PH
jamb.co.uk
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun closed

LINLEY

Join LINLEY at their Belgravia store on Monday 16 September 2019 and discover the new season collection. You will have the chance to learn about the creative process and craftsmanship from the finest designers. Explore the showroom and the range of home accessories, furniture and selected art pieces.

60 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8LP
davidlinley.com
Monday 16 September 2019
Please RSVP to events@davidlinley.com – Free event

LUKE IRWIN

Luke Irwin’s new collection of rugs will be coloured entirely from all-natural, organic vegetable dyes revolutionising the rug making process. Coloured using plants, spices and minerals including turmeric, indigo, tomato and henna to name just a few. Additionally, the finishing process is completely organic. This collection is not only a step towards a more sustainable approach to rug design, but will also be less expensive than those using man-made dyes and finishes.

46 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8LJ
lukeirwin.com
Mon-Thurs 9.30am -6pm, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun closed

OCHRE

Ochre presents some beautiful new chandeliers, as well as some reimagined  icons, in a special exhibition of lighting and furniture. Their designs include the Aquarelles pendant light, made with a soft coral horsehair rim and supporting strips of handmade pastel coloured porcelain; the wonderful Cosmos Ash circular chandelier with hand-blown, solid glass discs, and the Calderesque Gaia triple tier pendant. The exhibition continues throughout the London Design Festival.

24 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8NE
ochre.net
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm

PROMEMORIA

At the Pimlico Road showroom, Promemoria dresses up its furniture with new fabric proposals. From hand-crafted fabrics to printed, from linen to velvet and silk, Promemoria presents its new fabric collection in a real ‘Atelier of Beauty’.

99 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8PH
promemoria.com
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

ROSE UNIACKE

Elegant, functional and distinctive; RU Editions are beautifully and thoughtfully designed and made by the finest contemporary craftsmen. Rose Uniacke will be displaying an exhibition focusing on  plaster, which will include a number of both new and existing RU designs including the Plaster Cone Light series.

76 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8PL
roseuniacke.com
Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed

SCP

SCP present an all-American show of new lighting from Roll & Hill alongside wallpaper designs from Calico. Roll & Hill is a contemporary, high-end lighting manufacturer producing idiosyncratic modern lighting by a roster of American and international designers. The exhibition will include four new lighting collections now available in the UK: 
Pole by Philippe Malouin;
Geode by Jason Miller;
Arbor by Karl Zahnand; 
Coax by John Hogan. 
As the perfect background to the lighting show, the space is adorned with Calico wallpaper, creating a rich and immersive environment to enjoy.

57 Pimlico Rd, SW1W 8NE
scp.co.uk
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun closed

Food and Beverage Offers

Upon presentation of this guide or the official London Design Festival programme, visit the above participating restaurants and bars to enjoy these offers during the festival.

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