2024 In Review

As the year comes to a close we would like to thank you for being part of the Simon James community, and reflect on some of the highlights from our Furniture & Lighting team for 2024.

In January we hosted renowned Designer Philippe Malouin at the showroom for an In Conversation event, who shared his thoughts on the design industry and current creative climate.

We travelled to Milan's Salone del Mobile in April to meet with our international furniture partners, discover new releases, and gather inspiration. We also hosted textile house Kvadrat Maharam at our showroom for an immersive brand presentation focussed on their contemporary textiles collection, alongside a preview of a new furniture release from Simon James. 


We profiled some of our design community through our In Brief series - where we shared what they're specifying for their clients and loving for themselves.


In October we hosted a Jessica McCormack jewellery preview and drinks at the showroom; transforming the back of our showroom into a gallery space featuring an art installation from Milli Jannides c/ Coastal Signs.


Simon James released new commercial profiles in October- an extension of the Park Collection and two side tables. We hosted the Lexus Design Awards in November, an evening that celebrated tertiary design talent. 


We profiled Jamie Gray, Henry Wilson and ACTIVIST's Luke Harwood and Gabrielle Mirkin as part of our In Conversation series; providing insights into the designers and founders of our brands. 


We welcomed over 30 new designs to the showroom from Simon James, Mattiazzi, Resident, and introduced two new collections to our portfolio this year - lighting and home objets from Belgian designer Michaël Verheyden and renowned furniture and design house BassamFellows.


Have a wonderful and restful holiday season and see you in 2025!