Pirajean Lees launches furniture collection to be "passed down through generations"
A chair that doubles as a record player features in Editions, the debut furniture collection by London studio Pirajean Lees, which includes pieces crafted from onyx, horsehair and ebonised oak.
Known for its many-layered interior designs, Pirajean Lees has launched its first collection of furniture created in collaboration with artisans in India.
"The collection reflects our passion for design and craftsmanship without the constraints that often come with interior projects," studio co-founder Clémence Pirajean told Dezeen.
Among the pieces is the CH05 Listening Chair, a boxy, timber-framed seat upholstered in woven textile and soft moire piping. The studio reinforced the chair with bespoke coil springs and horsehair to ensure comfort.
A petite turntable was added in place of an armrest, while the furniture also has an integrated speaker and slim open shelving to store records.
"It's an art piece in a home, a talking point," explained studio co-founder James Lees, who said that Pirajean and Lees sought to recreate their childhood memories of listening to music with their families.
"For a comfortable chair to house vinyl storage, a turntable and a speaker without compromising on aesthetics or comfort, we carefully considered the proportions, ergonomics and how to integrate someone's precious vinyl collection seamlessly," he added.
The modular SO02 Sofa was designed in deep blue cotton velvet and topped with tufted braid cushions, arranged in a gently curved formation.
Another piece of the seating in the Editions collection is the plump CH06 Stool. Featured as part of Pirajean Lees's interiors at Kioku sake bar in central London, the stool is characterised by ebonised oak legs and a metallic silk velvet seat.
Sleek wood burl and chrome were used to create the CB02 Bookcase, a tall unit with five shelves, accented with angora mohair and shantung silk.
Pirajean Lees also designed a similar CB03 Desk in the same materials. The three-shelf desk includes an intimate surface designed to let users work from home.
LP01 Pendant Light is an intricate hanging lamp defined by a pleated wool shade supported by antique brass and braided bronze cables.
Available in circular or rectangular shapes, the RG07 Rug was created from red and cream New Zealand wool and bamboo silk that subtly shifts in appearance depending on the lighting.
Lees explained that he and Pirajean were influenced by Chladni-visualisations of sound when conceiving the rug.
"We set out to translate a visual interpretation of rhythm and vibration into textile form," said the co-founder.
Lees added that the rug, in particular, highlights the vital relationship between the London studio and the highly skilled artisans in India who brought the collection to life.
"Our design was the catalyst, but through the knowledge and expertise of the artisans, the rug truly came to life," reflected Lees.
"The partnership allowed us to push our design beyond what we could have achieved alone," he continued. "Each line, curve, and tonal shift in the rug is the result of not just our concept, but of the makers' hands and their intuitive feel for the craft."
"Developing the collection was a real passion project, from design workshops to fascinating atelier visits where we always watch and learn," added Pirajean.
Editions also features the low-slung TC01 Coffee Table available in four smooth timbers: limed ash, London plane, walnut or ebonised oak.
The smallest offering in the collection is ACC01, a pair of rough-hewn triangular bookends made of pure caramel-hued onyx.
Pirajean Lees created their inaugural collection to complement their "narrative-driven" interior design ethos, which they describe as rooted in specific storytelling.
"We believe our projects should be filled with objects that evoke feeling, encourage discussion, hold memories and can be passed down through generations," said Pirajean. "This sense of emotional resonance is what makes our pieces timeless."
Founded in 2017, the studio's portfolio of interiors ranges from an Arts and Crafts-style restaurant in Mayfair to an ornate Dubai eatery created to channel 1920s Japan.
The photography is courtesy of Pirajean Lees.
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