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SPRING BREAK 2016

Our office and gallery will be closed from Monday, 28 March to Monday, 4 April 2016. We will be back for business on Tuesday, 5 April 2016. Happy spring holidays!

- Shaun + Jacinta Sonja

Gervasoni Cork 05 & Cork 45

We've long loved cork for its sustainability, natural insulation, and warm comfy look. Now, we love it as a furniture material. Eco-friendly cork has inspired furniture makers for some time, but we've never seen a cork design executed in such lithe, contemporary style as it is in the new Cork furniture series from Gervasoni 1882. It may be made for outside use, but they both deserve a spot under any roof.

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Gervasoni Japan Omobito

Available at Sanctuary Niseko

A subtle change makes all the difference

Luceplan Costanza Floor Lamp from Yamagiwa

The Costanza floor lamp was designed Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan in Italy. The Costanza lamp features a telescopic stem so you can adjust the height according to your needs (anywhere between 47" and 63". Another benefit is that the Costanza lamp uses a sensorial dimmer rod close to the light, which has only to be lightly touched to adjust its on-off intensity through four levels of brightness. The lightweight and washable shade, resting on two points of balance and therefore capable of oscillating if bumped, diffuses a warm and pleasant light. Its unmistakable, subtle but structurally solid profile fits naturally into any interior, thanks also to the telescopic rod that can be adjusted to different heights.

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The Collection

Brick tables with natural hand carved barked Wrightia trunk sections, storage units in natural or lacquered American walnut, chairs with seat and back handwoven with gray rawhide, armchairs, sofas, beds and ottomans dressed with different colours and fabrics form this versatile collection. A young, classical and at the same time contemporary collection, a timeless collection.

Online catalogue : gervasoni1882.it/sites/default/files/cataloghi/brick_up.pdf

All furniture pieces are available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

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An Honour

Giovanni Gervasoni and Lulu of Gervasoni 1882dropped in at our gallery while on their ski adventure in Hokkaido. 

It was awesome to get to know the visionary, the CEO, the spirited adventurer, and the crazy, fun, warm and inspiring person behind the brand Gervasoni. 

[Till next we meet, ciao! - s+j]

Hokkaido Loft Living with Pallucco Fortuny Floor Lamp

The Fortuny is an expressive floor lamp designed in 1985 by Mariano Fortuny for the Italian manufacturer Pallucco.

The Fortuny is composed of an external cotton fabric diffuser in black with the interior lining in white fireproof fabric. This floor lamp rotates and has an adjustable height mechanism. The structure of the floor lamp is made of profiled steel channel sections, a drawn flat bar and tubular steel, finished with an epoxy powder coat in black.

The Fortuny Floor Lamp combines classic design and modern day innovation, along with quality craftsmanship, that is sure to brilliantly illuminate any contemporary domain.

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Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

Throwback Tuesday | Venice Biennale exhibition 2014

Project with Peter Tay Studio.

This installation by Peter Tay Studio entitled “Reflection(s)” explores the duality and interchangeability between architecture and interiors, as well as the relationship between reflection(s), the body and space.

The installation comprises a small enclosure encased with transparent tinted acrylic walls containing a indoor garden filled with silver river pebbles and Gervasoni 1882 Log Stools within a room with the walls darkened. The furthest end of the room is finished in mirrored panels, and on the other, a simple bench.

Reflection(s) is both an exploration and an interrogation. The exploration of the multiple meanings and depths of the phenomenon of reflection(s) and the body, and at the same time, it is an interrogation of the boundaries and relationships between architecture and interior design, the interchangeability between exterior and interior spaces, as well as the perceptions of our existence in time and space.

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photos : John Heng
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A casting method used since ancient times

The Japanese brand Futagami is one of the oldest metal foundries, originally founded for making traditional Buddhist artifacts, and has grown to be a very successful homeware brand. It maintained its focus on high quality, handmade brass products that last a lifetime.

Futagami objects are made from solid Brass, which is an alloy made out of copper and zinc. Throughout an extensive process Futagami seeks for the perfect balance between colour and durability.

futagami-imono.co.jp

Available at Sanctuary Niseko

Hope Suspension Light from Yamagiwa

Named after the brilliant 45 carat diamond that inspired its sophisticated, dazzling design. Available in three diameters (24", 28" and 43"), the Hope Suspension Light is made from a series of thin polycarbonate prismatic Fresnel lenses, which create a refractive effect similar to glass, but without the bulk and weight.

Designed by Francisco Gomez Paz and Paolo Rizzatto for Luceplan, the high tech Hope Suspension is incredibly lightweight and easy to assemble. Its ability to multiply the warm white light makes Hope at once glamorous, awe-inspiring and truly sublime.

Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

Happy New Year 2016!

Happy New Year! From us at Sanctuary Niseko

Casual Contemporary | Gervasoni Japan Gray Armchairs

Paola Novone designed her Gray Collection for Gervasoni by mixing styles: Gustavian, Arts & Crafts and Scandinavian.

The beautifully rounded back of this exquisitely crafted chair give us a modern interpretation of a very classic theme. This Gray Armchair is equally beautiful from the front as it is from the back, and can stand on its own, or together with other pieces from the Gray collection. 

Futagami

Designer Masanori Oji's collaboration with one of Japans oldest brass foundries in Japan, Futagami, has produced a unique and elegant series of products.

They've released a beautiful line of housewares like bottle openers, gorgeous sets of chopstick rests, wine opener and coasters that elevates everyday items into works of art.

The pieces are made from a foundation of sandcast brass, which has been specially developed to be lead free and will develop a beautiful patina with age.

Available at Sanctuary Niseko