Duncan Hughes
American
A sought-after and respected designer, Duncan Hughes has completed an impressive scope of projects over the past 15 years. From the recent refurbishment of a historic Richard Morris Hunt mansion, to contemporary properties for actress Katherine Heigl, New England Patriot Julian Edelman, and other illustrious private clients throughout the United States. Hughes is renowned for his eye for layered architectural detail and penchant for elegant, provocative, yet eminently livable interiors.
Duncan brings a passion for classic furniture details and his broad understanding of form and scale to this new collection for Dowel Furniture. A revival of the subtle femininity of American mid-century furniture thoughtfully filtered through the prism of the warm masculinity that is a criterion of the Art Deco period. Blending pared back historic shapes and lavish modernity, these pieces glow with warm woods, glowing metals and rich, luxurious fabrics to create a contemporary and exceptional vision for today’s interiors. Lean silhouettes, clean lines, and sumptuous style elements that are at once sophisticated and provocative, casual yet graceful- all hallmarks of every piece created for this collection. A small line of carefully designed pieces that promote luxury through simplicity. Creating a new standard for strong, ergonomically correct pieces that are not just beautiful, but highly functional, versatile, and above all, comfortable. A breath of fresh air, these pieces reflect a strong sense of unadorned refinement and master craftsmanship combined with the highest attention to detail. This collection evokes a refined, clean new look that will stand on its own, while also able to blend expertly with the furniture styles of today.
