Space Oddity Sofa Designed By Thomas Dariel

Space oddity sofa designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison DadaSofa: L240 x D100 x H95 cmStructure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foamBase and seating fully upholstered in fabricRecommended fabric • Febrik Uniform Melange Collection from KvadratOther fabric selection and COM option availableMajor Tom’s Seatings collection, designed by Thomas Dariel, includes Armchair, sofa and Ottoman and hails its name from the fictional character referenced in David Bowie’s song « Space Oddity » that depicts an astronaut which casually slips the bonds of the world to journey beyond the stars. The song’s promotional video shows Bowie as Major Tom in a space-inspired outfit designed by Pierre Cardin. With their lunar shapes and curved silhouettes, one can easily imagine the Major Tom seatings displayed inside the famed couturier’s eponymous house, « The Palais Bulles », joyous bubbling landmark of architecture for alternate life. Bowie and Cardin, two trailblazing artists who shared a lifelong fascination with the moon, two men who were disruptors in their field and whose creations are still contemporary because immune to trends. 50 years after moon landing, we are still looking at the stars.Thomas DarielThomas Dariel is the Founder and leading designer behind the Shanghai-based interior design agency Dariel Studio.As great grandson of a French furniture designer, grandson of a jazz musician and son of an architect, he has always drawn his strength and inspiration from his family heritage. French Designer by training and tireless traveler, he came to China in 2006 to launch his own interior design studio at the age of 24.Dariel has since earned the praise of the interior design industry. He has received several awards, among them selection for Best International Interior Designer – 2012 Andrew Martin Awards, awarded Top 100 talents in Architecture and Design – 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2013 AD Magazine, Top 40 Young Design Talents under 40 – 2013 Perspective 40 Under 40, Top 10 Best Designer in China – Vantage Magazine 2016. In 2017, Thomas Dariel has been elected The Young Design Talent of the Year by EDIDA China Awards, Design Talent of the Year by Trends and The Person of the Year by Trends Home magazines.Dariel draws his creativity from the different worlds of design, fashion, gastronomy, visual arts and luxury. His design philosophy is driven by his passion for breaking traditional codes and clichés which creates a new language for each design. By confronting heritage and cutting-edge innovations, combining French design heritage with Eastern cultural influence, Thomas Dariel’s open approach unfolds original perspectives.Thomas Dariel is recognized for his very personal creative style and his habit to push boundaries, to provoke and surprise. A singular signature that he has extended with success to product design, signing with – among others – Cappellini and Moroso. In 2016 and while pursuing his interior design activity, Dariel decided to revive a childhood’s dream by launching his own brand of furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories, Maison Dada.EXPRESS BIO / ACHIEVEMENTS2020: Boisbuchet “Sell The Best Of You” workshop summer 20202019: AD 100 CHINA 2019Top 100 Talents in Architecture and DesignBoisbuchet workshop summer 2019 as tutor in August 2019Crossover design with Leblon Delienne to create Sparkling Mickey2017: EDIDA- The Young DesignTalent of the YearAD 100 CHINA 2017 AwardCrossover Design Talent of the Year Award by Trends MagazineThe Person of the Year by Trends Home Magazine2016: DARIEL STUDIO AND MAISON DADAEstablishment of French offices in ParisMAISON DADAOpening of the first showroom in ShanghaiVANTAGE MEDIA AWARDSBest 10 Designer in ChinaRESIDENCE MEDIA AWARDSTop 100 Best Designer in China2015: AD 100 CHINA 2015Top 100 Talents in Architecture and DesignMAISON DADAEstablishment of the Brand and Design of the first Collection2013: AD 100 CHINATop 100 Talents in Architecture and DesignPERSPECTIVE’S 40 UNDER 40Top Young Design Talents under 40 in Asia2012: ANDREW MARTIN INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDSSelected for Best International Design2010: 10TH MODERN DECORATION INTERNATIONAL AWARDBest Designer of the Year2008: 8TH MODERN DECORATION INTERNATIONAL AWARDBest Designer of the Year2006: DARIEL STUDIOEstablishment of the Interior Design Studio in Shanghai2003 Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique1982: Thomas Dariel birth, education and chilhood in Paris.