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The Cyclade, meanwhile, consists of three tables that take cues from the Paleozoic mega-continent of Pangea while nodding to the fluid shapes of famed sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Along with a detachable ottoman, the Luva collection can be configured into an armchair and chaise as well as a sofa or sectional. Named after the Portuguese word for “glove,” Luva take its clever shape from padded boxing gloves, and its back is able to be folded into a fist or set upright depending on the mood of its user. Both systems are the result of multiple cultural intersections masterminded by Tan, who originally hails from Singapore but is currently based in the coastal city of Porto, Portugal.

The myriad virtues of modular furniture are well known-flexibility and adaptability chief among them-but rarely are such products are as stylish as the latest releases from design brand Herman Miller, which has teamed up with Gabriel Tan to release the Luva Modular Sofa and Cyclade Tables.

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Herman Miller Teams Up with Gabriel Tan for Modular Series of Furniture This elevates the customer’s experience, and gives them a more immersive setting to shop from.” -Jill Sierackiģ. Here, the rugs are still the main event but the inclusion of vintage furniture, lighting, art, and objects compliment them like jewelry, thus enhancing the overall ambiance and the rugs within. “I created a gallery that feels more like a luxury home than a carpet showroom. “Most of our clientele prefers a less conventional setting when it comes to luxury goods and a space which enhances the product with an experiential and personalized approach,” says Lindström. An alcove outlined with custom millwork and topped with an exquisite Murano chandelier showcases the designer’s material library, offering an inspired workspace for planning bespoke commissions. Crafted in collaboration with Anna Beeber, the showroom boasts dashing examples of collectible design, including sofas by De Sede and Vladimir Kagan, Italian bamboo mirrors, Karl Springer poufs, and a Mastercraft credenza, as well as handblown sconces by Peill & Putzler and artworks by emerging talents such as Ghana-born painter Atsu Numadzi.

With the same residential-style spirit as his California flagship, this by-appointment location features curated vignettes that showcase his art-inspired floor coverings in a moody, elevated setting, utilizing rich colors and unique pieces of furniture, lighting, and decorative objets to conjure a “Studio 54-meets-Halston” vibe. Los Angeles rug designer Erik Lindström has jumped coasts, opening a 4,000-square-foot space in New York’s Flatiron neighborhood. Erik Lindström Opens Bespoke Rug Gallery in New York

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