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THE EDIT Editor-at-Large Kate Freud discovers homeware that celebrates craftsmanship and delights the senses COX LONDON British company Cox London – founded by husband-and-wife team Nicola and Christopher Cox in 2006 – has established a reputation over the years for producing beautiful sculptural interior pieces. Taking inspiration from the natural world, the couple and their team of artisan makers manage to imbue the beauty of nature through the form, finish, patina and palette of the pieces they create. From their handmade furniture and lighting to mirrors and ornamental objects, both ancient and modern techniques are used to produce the designs, treading the fine line between art, design, and craft. To view Cox London’s range in one place, visit the new London store on Pimlico Road. It is hard to miss as currently the window displays boast two halves of one of the brand’s impressive round Magnolia chandeliers, which are almost two metres in diameter. Inside, are sculptural chairs such as The Voyager (right), tables inspired by ancient Roman bronzes, the Tree of Life dressing table with Calcutta Viola top (left), and an array of lighting including the Burr wall light, realised in lost wax and bronze as well as gesso (left). coxlondon.com
LINCRUSTA Since 1877, Lincrusta has been capturing the imagination of people across the world with its embossed wallcoverings, from classic country homes to modern urban spaces. The ingenious creation of Frederick Walton – originally known for pioneering the development of linoleum floor coverings – the wallcoverings were an instant success, replacing painstaking artisan plasterwork and appealing to Victorian England’s tastes because of their beauty, practicality, durability and wipe-clean properties. Today, Lincrusta makes everything from wallcoverings to dado panels, friezes, borders and paint effects, all of which are still produced in the UK by master craftsmen. As the wallcoverings are made from natural linseed oil, they are sustainable as well as created using the original recipe and processes of years gone by. So, whether seeking something inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, or in a Renaissance or Edwardian style there is ample choice for all tastes. lincrusta.com 34 THE ENGLISH HOME
