WHERE ELEGANCE MEETS CUTTING-EDGE VISION
An uncompromising hallmark of innovation and quality, Perennials & Sutherland is an international leader in interior and exterior design that now presents two collections designed for open-air spaces inspired by on-board life, With curves that recall the movement of the waves
by Veronica Lempi - ph. courtesy by Perennials & Sutherland
The new pieces designed by Workshop/APD also make reference to marine life. The sofa and chaise are inspired by the angular shapes of a ship’s hull, giving the impression that the pieces are hanging in the air. The Chaise Drift also features wheels on its base, making it easier to move.
Creating design pieces with the exclusive ability to combine function and style is the successful philosophy of an American company based in Dallas, Texas. Its DNA reflects the determined creative vision of David and Ann Sutherland, its two founders, who launched Perennials & Sutherland LLC, which now comprises Sutherland Furniture, Perennials Luxury Performance Fabrics and David Sutherland Showrooms. All aim to make furnishings, carpets, fabrics and superlative quality accessories. Their creations are intended to grace interiors and exteriors alike – they not only furnish spaces, they enhance the visual experience of every setting through the use of select, hard-wearing materials and sophisticated lines inspired by a constant emphasis on design and quality, a value reflected in every Sutherland line. This leads to collaborations with the most prestigious designers on the international scene, resulting in collections that combine comfort and refinement where outdoor spaces become an extension of the interiors.
Perennials & Sutherland recently presented two collections inspired by on-board life, designed for open-air spaces and to enable guests to live the open sea in total comfort. Elegance and cuttingedge vision are once again at the heart of the project, together with a sophisticated practicality that enhances the experience they provide. Two collections, each the result of a prestigious collaboration.
The first, which comprises the padded Divano Drift and Chaise Drift, is from the Workshop/APD team, a New York architecture and design studio. It is a tribute to the angular shapes of a ship’s hull, giving the impression the pieces are hanging in the air.
“We wanted to create select pieces that also seem to adapt to interior settings”, says Andrew Kline, Associate Principal of Workshop/APD. The upholstered elements are accompanied by the minimalist Archer Coffee Table and Archer Occasional Table, made of wood and GFRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete). “These pieces evoke the atmosphere of the sea coast, with curves that recall the gentle intersections of the sand dunes or the movement of the waves,” says Kline.
Another important new arrival is the is the Duna collection by Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet. Designed for open air use, this series of teak chairs has clean, elegant lines and a contemporary character.
perennialsfabrics.com
The star pieces in the collection are the Duna Adjustable Chaise (with adjustable back and available in two sizes) the Duna Great Lounge Chair (with armrests) and the three-seat Duna sofa, all embellished with upholstery in Ishi, a hard-wearing fabric developed by Perennials and available in 40 colour versions. “Duna reflects my desire to unite the elegant, refined worlds of Perennials fabrics with that of the Sutherlands, who are known for the excellence of their exterior furnishings, celebrating the important heritage that Ann and David Sutherland have gifted to the outdoor world”, says Eugeni Quitllet.
