Cover The Migumi Collection was unveiled in conjunction with the launch of Aman Interiors
The Migumi Collection was unveiled in conjunction with the launch of Aman Interiors
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The inaugural collections also include a collaboration with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma
Fans of Aman may now enjoy the brand’s impeccable design credentials and much-loved aesthetic in the comfort of their homes with the limited edition bespoke furniture collections from Aman Interiors, a recently launched division to mark the iconic hospitality and lifestyle brand’s 35-year design heritage.
First unveiled during Design Miami, the furniture collections, which included one with Aman’s frequent collaborator Kengo Kuma, feature furniture pieces that embody the brand’s trusted DNA of peace, understated elegance and quiet luxury, seen in its 35 hotels, resorts and residence developments in 20 countries.
“Design and architecture, including furniture design, have long been true passions of mine, and it was Aman’s elevated design aesthetic which first drew me to the brand as a guest,” says Vlad Doronin, chairman, owner and CEO of Aman Group, and chairman of Aman Interiors. “This multi-faceted business will provide direct access to an interior design team which is fully immersed into the world of Aman, both to facilitate the seamless furnishing of Aman Residences and Aman Hotels, as well as to bring bespoke furniture designs to the market, which have been created through the lens of the Aman experience.”
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The Foundations Collection
Designed in the Aman Interiors London studio and handcrafted by artisanal makers and specialist suppliers around the world, the capsule collection is a series of exclusive pieces designed to incorporate the tranquil spirit of Aman in form, proportion and purity of material.
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The Ekam Lounge Chair from Aman Interiors' Foundations Collection
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The Ekam Lounge Chair features a hand-sculpted steel frame with an antique finish, celebrating the provenance of the hand forged tools used by the Tequesta tribe, a Native American community that once lived along the southeastern coast of Florida. The hammered texture of the frame also provides strength and structure, anchoring the voluminous linen upholstery.
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The Dvaya Bench from Aman Interiors' Foundations Collection
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Encapsulating the profound concept of duality, the Dvaya Bench depicts the harmonious balance of opposites through an intriguing play on scale. Its thoughtful design, where contrast and equilibrium coalesce, exhibits triadic legs supporting a substantial wooden frame with a generous cushioned seating area.
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The Trini Side Table from Aman Interiors' Foundations Collection
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Lastly, the Trini Side Table explores the divine trinity and the three states of consciousness–strength, stability and unity. The juxtaposing materials of a wooden triangular base and an immense Onyx top combine craftsmanship with spiritual resonance, a seamless interaction between form and mindfulness.
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The Migumi Collection
Above The Migumi Chair and Migumi Table by Aman's frequent collaborator, renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma
The Migumi Chair and Migumi Table by Aman's frequent collaborator, renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma
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Renowned for celebrating the natural world in his work, Kuma has crafted the Migumi chair and Migumi table that blended traditional Japanese artistry with a contemporary, experimental approach.
The renowned Japanese architect was inspired by the fusion of sunlight and wood that he witnessed in Miami Beach, where he was working on his designs for the Aman Miami Beach Residences, which is currently still under construction.
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Crafted by experts in Higashikawa, featuring a refined natural palette of white oak and Calacatta marble
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Made by expert craftsmen in Higashikawa, and intended as a daily reminder of our deep connections to the environment, the collaborative limited-edition furniture pieces interact dynamically with their surroundings. As the sunlight changes throughout the day, their structures of a refined natural palette featuring white oak and Calacatta marble would come to life in a captivating dance of shifting light and shadow.
The exclusive designs from the Migumi and Foundations Collections are bespoke to Aman, with a limited number of editions for each piece available for purchase from early 2024.
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Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
