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Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
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Space oddity designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Armchair: L100 x D91 x H90 cm
Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam
Base and seating fully upholstered in fabric
Recommended fabric • Febrik Uniform Melange Collection from Kvadrat
Other fabric selection and COM option available
Major Tom’s Seatings collection, designed by Thomas Dariel, includes Armchair, sofa and Ottoman and hails its name from the fictional character referenced in David Bowie’s song « Space Oddity » that depicts an astronaut which casually slips the bonds of the world to journey beyond the stars. The song’s promotional video shows Bowie as Major Tom in a space-inspired outfit designed by Pierre Cardin. With their lunar shapes and curved silhouettes, one can easily imagine the Major Tom seatings displayed inside the famed couturier’s eponymous house, « The Palais Bulles », joyous bubbling landmark of architecture for alternate life. Bowie and Cardin, two trailblazing artists who shared a lifelong fascination with the moon, two men who were disruptors in their field and whose creations are still contemporary because immune to trends. 50 years after moon landing, we are still looking at the stars.
Thomas Dariel
Thomas Dariel is the Founder and leading designer behind the Shanghai-based interior design agency Dariel Studio.
As great grandson of a French furniture designer, grandson of a jazz musician and son of an architect, he has always drawn his strength and inspiration from his family heritage. French Designer by training and tireless traveler, he came to China in 2006 to launch his own interior design studio at the age of 24.
Dariel has since earned the praise of the interior design industry. He has received several awards, among them selection for Best International Interior Designer – 2012 Andrew Martin Awards, awarded Top 100 talents in Architecture and Design – 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2013 AD Magazine, Top 40 Young Design Talents under 40 – 2013 Perspective 40 Under 40, Top 10 Best Designer in China – Vantage Magazine 2016. In 2017, Thomas Dariel has been elected The Young Design Talent of the Year by EDIDA China Awards, Design Talent of the Year by Trends and The Person of the Year by Trends Home magazines.
Dariel draws his creativity from the different worlds of design, fashion, gastronomy, visual arts and luxury. His design philosophy is driven by his passion for breaking traditional codes and clichés which creates a new language for each design. By confronting heritage and cutting-edge innovations, combining French design heritage with Eastern cultural influence, Thomas Dariel’s open approach unfolds original perspectives.
Thomas Dariel is recognized for his very personal creative style and his habit to push boundaries, to provoke and surprise. A singular signature that he has extended with success to product design, signing with – among others – Cappellini and Moroso. In 2016 and while pursuing his interior design activity, Dariel decided to revive a childhood’s dream by launching his own brand of furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories, Maison Dada.
EXPRESS BIO / ACHIEVEMENTS
2020: Boisbuchet “Sell The Best Of You” workshop summer 2020
2019: AD 100 CHINA 2019
Top 100 Talents in Architecture and Design
Boisbuchet workshop summer 2019 as tutor in August 2019
Crossover design with Leblon Delienne to create Sparkling Mickey
2017: EDIDA- The Young DesignTalent of the Year
AD 100 CHINA 2017 Award
Crossover Design Talent of the Year Award by Trends Magazine
The Person of the Year by Trends Home Magazine
2016: DARIEL STUDIO AND MAISON DADA
Establishment of French offices in Paris
MAISON DADA
Opening of the first showroom in Shanghai
VANTAGE MEDIA AWARDS
Best 10 Designer in China
RESIDENCE MEDIA AWARDS
Top 100 Best Designer in China
2015: AD 100 CHINA 2015
Top 100 Talents in Architecture and Design
MAISON DADA
Establishment of the Brand and Design of the first Collection
2013: AD 100 CHINA
Top 100 Talents in Architecture and Design
PERSPECTIVE’S 40 UNDER 40
Top Young Design Talents under 40 in Asia
2012: ANDREW MARTIN INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS
Selected for Best International Design
2010: 10TH MODERN DECORATION INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Best Designer of the Year
2008: 8TH MODERN DECORATION INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Best Designer of the Year
2006: DARIEL STUDIO
Establishment of the Interior Design Studio in Shanghai
2003 Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique
1982: Thomas Dariel birth, education and chilhood in Paris.
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 35.83 in (91 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
- Production Type:New & Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Geneve, CH
- Reference Number:Seller: Mdada1stDibs: LU1219234608722
Galerie Philia
Galerie Philia is an international contemporary sculptural design and art gallery representing emerging and established designers and artists. The gallery is the brainchild of two brothers who share a lifetime passion for art, literature and philosophy. Their distinct academic background sets them apart from their peers, as it sees them following a rhizomatic and transcultural approach in the way they select works. This involves combining elements from multiple cultures in what becomes a network of harmoniously interconnected roots, ultimately revealing the beauty of each unique creation. The gallery’s non-hierarchical curation sits apart from the ephemerality of trends and focuses instead on the true aesthetic quality of the piece – alluring and timeless. Unlike others, Galerie Philia does not focus on a single style – whether minimalist, organic or raw – but rather embraces heterogeneity. The Galerie Philia takes pride in discovering new talents, providing them with multiple international platforms to showcase their latest creations. As well as propelling the newest generation of 21st century collectible design, Galerie Philia also works with internationally known design artists. Galerie Philia has a strong international presence, with galleries in Geneva, New York and Singapore. In addition to their permanent spaces, the gallery organizes temporary group exhibitions and artists residencies in first-class locations around the world.
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