3D Textile Magic...Origami Anyone?

Anne Kyyrö Quinn, a London-based Finnish designer, sculpts industrial felt into a stylish and distinctive array of accessories, throws, pillows, curtains and lighting. While her signature style is raised-relief detailing, her unconventional material combinations not traditionally used for interior furnishings has become somewhat of a calling card as well. Her creations surpass trends. Her designs exemplify her ability to turn a dramatic 3D concept into reality.

Acoustic curtain installation made of 100% wool with silk inserts.

Acoustic wall panel installation made of 100% wool felt

Leaf wall panel 100% wool felt reinforced with wire struts, mounted on wood.

Elbac wall panel 100% wool felt reinforced with wire struts, mounted on wood.

Tulip wall panel 100% wool felt reinforced with wire struts, mounted on wood.

Gap laine felt blind 3D textile structure constructed of strips of 100% wool felt stitched on polyester backing.

Laine cushion Woven woolen cloth appliquéd with wavy tactile raised thick wool felt strips, also available in other color combinations.

Loop floor cushion Woven woolen cloth appliquéd with tactile raised wool felt loops.

Loop lampshade with Laser cut polyester sail cloth appliquéd with tactile raised 100% wool felt loops.


“Anne Kyyrö Quinn's growing range of products illustrates a brilliant crossover between the disciplines of handicraft and of industrial design which, when combined with the vision and daring to experiment with the unconventional or unfashionable, has created a blossoming of innovation. With all of her designs there is a Nordic clarity, which makes them easily recognisable. 'Loop', 'Laine', 'Linea' and 'Bold Circles' are just a few designs that have achieved much acclaim with the press both in the UK and internationally.”

Anne Kyyrö Quinn is one of the 20 Finnish designers being showcased during New York Design Week at the HARDCORE, New Finnish Design exhibition, on May 15-17, 2008 in New York City.

Enjoy!

Photos©Anne Kyyrö Quinn