- DESIGN LIFE -

With much of my downtime spent among our coastal regions, the image of a pier strikes a familiar picture, filling me with fond nostalgic memories of slow summer days with their sense of freedom and the smell of saltwater in the air.

Such is the inspiration for anaca studio’s latest collection, The Pier, which gives the nod to these structures that connect the solid ground to the sea, and in embracing the idea of pilotis, a design concept was developed, which I then adapted for a bed, dining table, and coffee table.

PIER BED

Constructed from solid timber in a variety of finishes, our Pier bed is a testament to the beauty of refined craftsmanship and quality.

We use our bedrooms to reset and refresh, so it was important for us to design a bed that adds a beautiful soft presence to this space. The rounded corners of the bedhead soften its overall appearance, with the pillars keeping it floating above the ground.

While we’ve taken quite a sculptural approach with this, the design remains classic, ensuring its adaptability in different environments and simply calling you back into dreamland.

See Pier Bed

PIER DINING TABLE

Celebrating and nurturing the joyous moments of sharing meals with family and friends, our Pier dining table is elegant yet imposing in nature.

Just like a pier is often used to host oceanside recreations, our Pier dining table gives way to life’s treasured activities, be it rushed breakfasts before school runs or long, lazy lunches with friends.

This design is available in various sizes, ranging from a 4/6 seater to a 10/12 seater, featured in solid American oak (with other timbers also available) and finished in a choice of beautiful timber stains.

See Pier Dining Table

PIER COFFEE TABLE

Much like our dining table, the Pier coffee table was inspired by a need for simpler shapes and pairing things back to their practical nature.

Resembling the pilotis that support piers found by the sea, the rounded legs of the coffee table are a bold feature contrasting its slim circular top. Crafted to be durable and strong, its minimalist nature will complement just about any lounge setting.

With all items from our Pier range manufactured using sustainable timbers, the Pier coffee table stays true to anaca studio’s ethics, with each piece made to order in Melbourne.

See Pier Coffee Table

Photography: Martina Gemmola - Styling: Sam Clayton & Jane Newey from Hausfrau Interiors. Linen on bed and table by LM Home. Ceramics by Ochre Ceramics, Jamfactory and Three Bowls Full (available from our online shop).

- ANACA LIFE -

Designer’s Letter

We are starting the year strong and excited to introduce this long-awaited new collection.

Both the dining table and bed are items I’ve been hanging to bring into the range. It just had to be the right inspiration, timing and design to ensure it would seamlessly integrate with the exciting collection.

When we released our Toulouse and Zola (here), it was about upholstery. So this time, we’re making timber the hero material of this new collection.

All this is probably at least a year in the making since scribbling the first sketch. Developing the ideas, refining the designs, and working through the prototypes. This is not just about getting the design right but also creating a strong and beautifully built product that will stand the test of time.

I hope you are as excited about this as I am.

I’d love to hear from you so feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts or get in touch if you can already see these new products in your projects.

Speak soon,

Anne-Claire xx

- CREATIVE LIFE -

Highlights on Ochre Ceramics

It’s no secret I absolutely love ceramics. And even more when there they are locally hand-made! Ochre is featured throughout the images in our new Pier collection.

Reasons to love: