ANACONDA Cut-Velvet De Beauvoir - Petrol
About the Item
- Creator:House of Hackney (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 74.81 in (190 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2023
- Production Type:New & Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:13-14 weeks
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
House of Hackney
A champion of maximalism in what was in 2011 a largely minimalist world, the fledgling British brand House of Hackney offered fantastical wallpapers, sumptuous fabrics and playful accessories layered so daringly and intensely that it caused quite a stir in its inaugural year. Fast-forward a decade or so, and the company had gone from strength to strength, thanks to an ever-expanding collection of high-quality British-made products and a set of social and environmental values that have earned it the prestigious B-Corp Certification.
“When we first launched, there was a real focus on Scandi design, and everyone, including us, was living in white boxes,” recalls Frieda Gormley, who founded the business with her husband, Javvy M Royle.
“We found ourselves in this very sterile environment at what was politically and economically quite a bleak time in the UK. What we wanted was color, pattern and to really bring nature into our home. But at one end of the market was IKEA, and at the other were the kind of traditional wallpapers and furniture our parents were buying.”
Desperate for beautiful, well-made products, they created the designs themselves. Thus was born the House of Hackney, named after the East London borough where Gormley and Royle lived. The couple drew on a rich melting pot of inspirations, including Victorian-era palm houses, their urban neighborhood and the iconic William Morris.
Right from the start, the pair knew they needed their heritage-inspired range to be made in the UK. With no little black book of suppliers, they embarked on a six-month road trip around the British Isles in search of craftspeople with whom they could collaborate.
“It was so exciting to discover factories that had been family run for generations — ceramics in Stoke-on-Trent, for example, and weavers in Lancashire and Suffolk,” Gormley said in 2023. “Almost thirteen years later, we’ve forged important relationships with those people and grown together. They’re very much part of our family.”
With no physical shop or showroom, they shot photographs and presented the designs to buyers in their own Victorian house, swathing the living room and bedrooms in layer upon layer of bold and botanical prints.
The company focused in 2023 on an initiative that Gormley and Royle were calling the Year of the Garden, a series of projects with an emphasis on both nature and sustainability that included an exclusive partnership with 1stDibs. Along with an edit of core House of Hackney items, including wallpapers, textiles, rugs, lighting and furniture, the 1stDibs collaboration had Gormley and Royle curating a selection of vintage pieces by the likes of Mario Bellini, Tobia Scarpa and others, several of which have been given a new lease on life with vibrant House of Hackney fabrics.
A continuation of the couple’s ongoing mission to connect people with the great outdoors, the project also reflected their dedication to bringing maximum joy into people’s homes.
“We don’t look at trends, but we do stay close to nature, and we’re quite tucked in to that,” says Gormley. “It’s exciting when people are playful with decorating and just want to have fun with it.”
Find House of Hackney sofas, armchairs and other furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- CASPAR Velvet De Beauvoir - ForestBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYSwathed across the De Beauvoir screen, the CASPAR velvet – a tapestry of flowers, birds and antique vases, based on a handmade Tabriz carpet from P...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsVelvet
- MEY MEH Velvet De Beauvoir - SiennaBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYHouse of Hackney's exquisite De Beauvoir screens are inspired by 1930s Hollywood Regency-style decorating. Luxuriously handcrafted in the UK from solid beech wood, finished with bras...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsVelvet
- ANACONDA Cut-Velvet Bottoman - PetrolBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYA trinity of House signatures intertwine on the ANACONDA Bottoman: our symbol of the snake, slithering across cut-velvet, the opulent shade of 'Petrol' blue and (of course) the desig...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
MaterialsVelvet
- ANACONDA Large Tassel Cut-Velvet Cushion - PetrolBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYEvocative of the Garden of Eden, the ANACONDA cushion writhes with snakes, our House symbol of rebirth and renewal, intertwined amongst exotic flowers. Made in England with Italian t...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws
MaterialsVelvet
- ANACONDA Cut-Velvet Bottoman - Dusky PinkBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYWhere better to take a seat or rest your feet than on the ANACONDA Bottoman, entwined with writhing, hissing snakes? Swathed in tactile cut-velvet bearing our serpentine symbol of im...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
MaterialsVelvet
- ANACONDA Medium Cut-Velvet Cushion - Dusky PinkBy House of HackneyLocated in New York, NYWhile the dusky-pink tone is delicate and romantic, the ANACONDA motif of intertwining serpents (our House symbol of immortality) lies on the side of seduction and subversion. Crafte...Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws
MaterialsVelvet
- Sea Labyrinth Velvet ScreenBy Anna Paola CibinLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TVExhibiting the captivating fluidity and glistening texture of silk velvet, this elegant screen makes a striking statement with its vibrant, saturated colors, infusing any space with ...Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsFabric, Silk, Velvet
- Sun Labyrinth Velvet ScreenBy Anna Paola CibinLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TVA unique design piece meticulously crafted by the artist, the velvet is dyed and hand-painted using organic pigments and pastes. Drawing inspiration from the refined beauty and sophi...Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsFabric, Brocade, Silk, Velvet
- Murano Labyrinth Velvet ScreenBy Anna Paola CibinLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TVInspired by her Venetian roots, textile artist Anna Paola Cibin expertly weaves together traditional crafting techniques to create a truly unique and ...Category
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsVelvet
- Purple Labyrinth Velvet ScreenBy Anna Paola CibinLocated in Mogliano Veneto, TVInfusing a touch of vintage allure into any bedroom or living room, this glamorous silk velvet screen serves as a captivating statement piece. Its lustrous appeal and remarkable gradients of burgundy, orange, and red are skillfully crafted using a complex technique derived from the esteemed Venetian tapestry tradition. Anna Paola Cibin...Category
2010s Italian Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsFabric, Velvet
- Oriental Velvet Chest Brass Decoration, 1960sLocated in Den Haag, NLUnique and great looking chest, for your blankets or anything else. Covert with a pink velvet fabric. And decorated with brass nails and medallions....Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage
MaterialsVelvet
- A Rare Brown Velvet Eight-Fold ScreenLocated in AMSTERDAM, NLThis wonderful stunning large eight-fold screen could serve as a room divider or as a piece of art. A folding screen, also known as pingfeng (Chinese), dates back to China during the...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
MaterialsCopper