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May 01 2019

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Kirk Van Ludwig debuts politically inspired Constantinople nesting tables at NYC Design Week

Written by Jodie Webb - May 01 2019

The Autonomous Constantinople nesting tables by Kirk Van Ludwig demonstrates how two objects very different in geometry, colour, weight, and materials, can cohesively work together.

Made to size and fit to its environment, the whitened Ash round sits on three asymmetrical acrylic one-inch thick legs while the torched Vancouver Island Douglas Fir square sits on two one-and-a-half-inch acrylic legs slightly offset.  The result is a harmony of carefully considered materials and shapes.  

Much like its namesake city, the Constantinople nesting tables form a centre point for its living space with both pieces working harmoniously together.  See details for the Constantinople here.

Kirk Van Ludwig's Autonomous Furniture was selected to be 1 of 10 designers for NYC Design week's Wanted Design Manhattan Look Book this May.   Featured will be the Constantinople table set (shown above) and the Freeman Bench Walnut.  

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December 06 2017

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Jodie Webb

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Zoe Pawlak Art: Why We Paired Zoe's Art with Autonomous Furniture

Written by Jodie Webb - December 06 2017

One of the most important aspects of wine food pairing is matching the body of your wine with the level of intensity in the flavors of your food. So when we began looking for the perfect match to the Autonomous look we were instantly drawn into the art of Zoe Pawlak. We first met Zoe in 2013 at the IDS show in Vancouver, where she was showing and living.

Fast forward four years, and our furniture pieces shown at Address Assembly on Vancouver's Main Street this past Spring were curated with Zoe's latest mirror collection. This curation made by the talented Amber Kingsnorth of Mak Interiors confirmed what we had always imagined - an enticing combination!

(Autonomous Ben credenza shown below Zoe Pawlak mirrors, and Autonomous Saxe nesting tables shown with Zoe Pawlak landscape painting. Photo credit above: Bright Photography).

Aside from Zoe's clear talents in creating art pieces that evoke awe of beauty, her personality shines through each piece in a captivating way. We are delighted to have Zoe's latest Landscape paintings exhibiting in our Autonomous Furniture Victoria showroom throughout December until January 15, 2018.

Of her landscape paintings: "My affection for the ocean must largely have to do with not only having grown up at its edge, but our parents having taken my brothers and I camping at every sea-side harbour and expanse of beach on the West Coast from our youngest, most formative days well into our cranky teenage years. I not only have these scenes woven in my eye, but must also mend myself by coming to this edge."

Now back to that wine pairing. Our Autonomous furniture pieces have a tendency to evoke drama, and when paired with Zoe's paintings, make for perfect harmony.

Come visit our showroom now through January 15, 2018 to see her stunning pieces for yourself. We'd love to have you.

(Photo credit above: The Collective You)

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