Discover Highlights from Legends of Design LA
From an exhibition exploring the humble water jug at The Future Perfect to an exciting collaboration between Sunbrella and CW Stockwell
Last week, elite creatives descended upon the La Cienega Design Quarter of Los Angeles in celebration of the anticipated Legends of Design. The three-day event, which focuses on honoring the history of craftsmanship and architecture, brought together artisans and industries that presented exciting debuts and captivating installations. Below, see what caught Galerie’s eye this year.
1. Benjamin Moore’s “Green Room”
Inspired by the brand’s greenest paint, Eco Spec, Benjamin Moore tapped Los Angeles–based interior designer Claudia Afshar to create a restorative retreat where guests were truly immersed in a nature-like experience. The walls, adorned in the company’s leafy green paint color Sweet Basil 455, were complemented by plush furnishings provided by Olivya Stone and Mehraban Rugs alongside florals by A.L. Basa. Throughout the experience, guests were invited to sit back and relax while sipping on matcha provided by Maruwu Seicha.
2. CW Stockwell x Sunbrella
Standing as an exciting collaboration between two design giants, performance fabric company Sunbrella teamed up with textile house CW Stockwell to present a variety of new fabrics showcased through a dreamy cabana installation. Adorning the variety of chaises, chairs, tables, and more, new arrivals including Lucille Stripe, Marais, Patio Stripe, Seacliff, Soleil Stripe, and Sunprint brought a summery atmosphere to Los Angeles’s already sunny surroundings.
3. “Jugs” at The Goldwyn House
Presented by leading collectible design gallery The Future Perfect, the humble water jug was reimagined in a sweeping exhibition inside The Goldwyn House’s kitchen. Featuring 30 artists, including Sophie Dries, Sho Ota, LGS Studio, and others, guests examined the various interpretations of this historical vessel, where the variety of colors, forms, and materials brings new light to the many functions of this household object.
4. “Optimism Now” at Farrow & Ball
Taking over luxury paint company Farrow & Ball’s Los Angeles showroom, the art of color was celebrated through a presentation of antique and vintage decorative objects. Many pieces drawn from Oliver Furth’s personal collection, guests took in pre-loved objects spanning from the glamour of the Art Deco period to Post Modern treasures, all sporting different sheens of color.
5. Erik Lindstrom’s New Los Angeles Flagship
Finding home in Los Angeles’s Highland Avenue, rug company Erik Lindstrom has opened its brand new flagship designed by Luis Fernandez. Inspired by Milanese Brutalism, a carefully curated mix of vintage art, objects, and furnishings from the 1970s mix with the space’s natural surroundings, to complement Lindstrom’s famed handmade rugs. In addition to the impressive display of objects, the 6,000-square-foot space also boasts an intimate listening room draped in red velvet in order for guests to immerse themselves in a true European experience.