Furniture rental: a guide to design for hire
Furniture rental: a guide to design for hire
Meet the entrepreneurs and stylists making furniture for hire a fun, eclectic and sustainable design experience
Over time, our needs change, our tastes change, our space changes. ‘I believe in well made, well designed furniture, but “forever furniture” can be quite a weight,’ says Henrietta Thompson, Wallpaper editor-at-large and co-founder of Harth, a curated marketplace for pre-owned design, specialising in furniture rental. Founded in 2018, Harth’s mission is ‘to bring the circular economy to interiors and encourage a new system that delivers better outcomes for people and the environment’.
We all need a dress that is easy to wear and yet will make us look like we spent hours getting ready. Faithfull the Brand is known for its effortless and summery pieces. And with its latest collection,
Le temps des fleurs, introducing the new size, XXXL (that from my own experience is a size US18, fits perfectly), it s time to add some of the brand s signature, nostalgic pieces to your wardrobe.
Go for a bolder look, like the Sable Paisley Print Dress I m wearing here, or try something a little more understated, like the Bendita Floral Print below. Either way, be sure to choose a dress that features built-in stretch for ease.
Lauren Chan is a model, a fashion editor, and the founder/CEO of Henning, a luxury womenswear brand that is ethically made in New York City. There s truly nothing Lauren can t do, and watching her work is mesmerizing. Whether she s walking the NYFW runway for Christian Siriano or showcasing the latest Henning collection, she does it all with so much power and style. I can t wait to see what she does next. Javiera Q. Del Pozo
Abi Omole and her olive tree at Studio Arva: N1.
Throughout the pandemic summer, London-based creative Abisola Omole spent her days sourcing vintage pieces like a Vico Magistretti Maralunga sofa that she reupholstered in a cream-colored bouclé from Bute Fabrics. The plush, inviting couch now lives among burgundy leather Marcel Breuer Wassily chairs, an Italian travertine coffee table, and DIY expanding foam mirrors in Abi’s new Studio Arva: N1.
The highly curated flat serves as a showroom for her interior design firm, as well as a rentable location for photo shoots and private gatherings. With its neutral tones and trendy textures, the Instagrammable space is as much a reflection of Abi’s 12-year-long digital career as it is a product of it. “I’ve always been around technology, so I think it naturally is a part of my thinking,” she explains. “I’m very conscious of what does work and how people will react online.”