PAD London - October 2024

September 23rd, 2024

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The 16th edition of PAD London, running from 8th to 13th October 2024, presents a dialogue of distinctive confluences in 20th-century and contemporary design. Set in Berkeley Square, the fair is renowned for its eclectic curation from leading international galleries. PAD London is excited to welcome ten exceptional new galleries to its roster and is pleased to share a preview of highlights from the 62 galleries participating in this landmark edition.

Among the highlights, Tristan Hoare will present a solo exhibition of Peter Schlesinger’s intricate ceramics and works on paper, showcasing decades of exploration into clay and form. Bryan O’Sullivan Studio will reveal a series inspired by mid-century French and Italian architecture, featuring curvilinear furniture and statement lighting.

*TATAU side tables, courtesy of Objects and Narratives and PAD London.*

Charles Burnand will exhibit innovative designs like Arno Declercq’s Igbo console, combining patinated steel with oiled walnut, and Kyeok Kim’s Second Surface collection with its jute and copper wire elements. Peter Layton – London Glassblowing will offer vibrant glass sculptures from artists such as David Patchen and Monette Larson, highlighting the versatility and beauty of glass art.

PAD London will welcome Movimento Gallery’s Divergence collection, where each designer creates a unique piece from the same marble block, and Galerie Pradier-Jeauneau’s modern French furniture by talents including Isabelle Stanislas and Mathieu Delacroix.

*Tribu by Jérôme Blanc (2025), photograph by Vincent Leroux, courtesy of maison parisienne and PAD London.*

Notable contemporary designs include Nilufar Gallery’s copper chairs by Shlomo Harush and a ceiling lamp by Maximilian Marchesani made from earth, hair, and human materials. Galerie kreo will feature Jaime Hayon’s playful Lucky Monkey mirror and Galerie Maria Wettergren will showcase Dhruv Agarwal’s Bloom chandelier, crafted by traditional Channapatna artisans.

In the realm of historical design, Portuondo Gallery will highlight mid-century French modernism with pieces like Maurice Calka’s Boomerang desk and Ico Parisi’s walnut and brass console. Galerie Gastou will display exotic wood marquetry by Guy de Rougemont and a suspended wall buffet by Janette Laverrière.

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*Lustres Telo by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, photograph by Maisonjaune Studio, courtesy of Maisonjaune Studio and PAD London.*

*Lose Control, Mircea Anghel, photograph by Richard John Seymour, courtesy of Objects With Narratives and PAD London.*

*Pair of armchairs 459 by Michel Ducaroy (1965), courtesy of Maisonjaune Studio and PAD London.*

*Lampadaire (floor lamp) Désinvolte N°522 (2015), by Hervé van der Straeten, courtesy of Hervé van der Straeten and PAD London.*

*Juta Bench II by Juliana Vasconcellos (2023), courtesy of Brazil Modernist and PAD London.*

*Vortex Table by Lukas Cober, courtesy of 88 Gallery.*

*Chair by Exercice, photograph by Stephane Ruchaud, courtesy of Theoreme Editions and PAD London.*

*Calade Sofa by Axel Chay, photograph by Adel Slimane Fecih, courtesy of Pradier Jeauneau and PAD London.*

*Bureau Blue by Luigi Caccia Dominioni (1971) and La lampe Parme by Maisonjaune Studio, image courtesy of Maisonjaune Studio and PAD London.*

*Buffet Eva by Hervé van der Straeten, courtesy of Hervé van der Straeten and PAD London.*

*Aquilon Cabinet by Maison Jonckers, courtesy of Objects With Narratives and PAD London.*

*Constantin Benches by Francesco Balzano (Collection 1, 2019), photograph by Stephane Ruchaud, courtesy of Theoreme Editions and PAD London.*

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