Sir John Soane’s Museum returns to Decorex International 2018 this year with a display of new and existing licencees.

Guest curated by acclaimed designer Sue Timney, the display will showcase new and existing licensee designs which have been inspired by the collection at Sir John Soane’s Museum. Decorex International 2018 (16 – 19 September 2017) at Syon Park, London, is the UK’s premier luxury interior design event. Sir John Soane’s Museum, Cultural Partner of the event, is exhibiting products created by its Inspired by Soane Licensing Partners, in a creative, contemporary setting to show the timelessness of the collections.

Joining Atkey & Company, Burden, Chesney’s, Chisel & Mouse, Gainsborough, Haddonstone, Hector Finch, King & McGaw, Locker & Riley, Ossowski and Surface View will be new licensee Blackpop.

Eames style swivel chair and footstool by Blackpop

The Soane Museum Study Group is an open forum for scholars – both established and emerging – to present new research into an aspect of architectural history and/or Soane’s collection.

On arrival, please come to No.14 Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The door will be staffed from 6:00pm.

About the speaker

Rory Lamb recently completed his doctorate in architectural history at the University of Edinburgh, funded by the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts and Humanities. His thesis was successfully defended in March 2024, entitled: "The Scots in London, Townhouses, Identity and the Metropolis, 1660-1800". Rory's latest research is to begin a new catalogue of the collection of James Playfair's drawings held at Sir John Soane's Museum.

François Fouquet's Models by Chisel & Mouse

Sue Timney says: 'I’m delighted to embrace the heritage of Sir John Soane, working with the Museum’s Licensees to design a one-off interior space at Decorex encapsulating graphics from the ancient classical world together with Soane’s signature architectural details. The work of Soane - his heritage and ethos - captivated me from the moment I first viewed the house, not just as a designer but as a creator of Timney Fowler. 

'Consequently the idea of using the Soane's collection as a design source excites me as does introducing strong colour and structure into the exhibition to highlight, contradict and inform the design. I’m hoping it will open our eyes to new methods of interpretation and how we might view Sir John Soane's legacy in fresh ways within this new world.'

Adam Thow, Director of Commercial & Operations at Sir John Soane’s Museum, says: 'Sir John Soane was an extraordinary man and it’s our mission to preserve his legacy and demonstrate the impact it still has on art, design, interiors and architecture today. Through the creative work of our Licensees and the visual flair and distinctive style of our renowned guest curator Sue Timney, we aim to show the relevance and multiple applications of the products ‘Inspired by Soane’.'

View of the Rialto Bridge by Canaletto from Sir John Soane’s Museum collection by King & McGaw.

A royalty from the sale of every product created by the Inspired by Soane Licensing Partners goes back to the Soane, enabling us to continue our work maintaining and conserving the Museum, and running our ambitious Exhibitions and Education programmes. Products are available to purchase directly from the manufacturers and selected products are available from the Soane Shop in-store and online.

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