The temporary pop-up furniture showroom by studio Northerners Collective focuses on one-of-a-kind pieces that are intricately informed by culture, tradition and modern design. Dubbed 'North Rim,' the collection is an aggregate of the "sights and atmosphere," experienced by co-founders Gaia Nodari and Luca Capurso during their 10 year-long travels.
Drawing on the "very muted and earthy aesthetic, inspired by Venetian lagoons in Italy" and "the raw textures in the Grand Canyon," the Northerners Collective furniture showroom in Los Angeles, California is definitely centered around the appeal of wood. The design duo made a decision to keep the materials in their raw form, highlighting each crack, scratch or other imperfection, instead of concealing it. As a result the furniture showroom is an amalgam of truly unique pieces, each with a preserved narrative.
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Northerners Collective's Pop-Up in L.A. Features Unique Pieces
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