Monocle on Design
Project 213A, David Mellor Design, Yabu Pushelberg and Ligne Roset
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30 January 2024
Episode 642
29 minutes
Photo: Project 213A
We meet the co-founders of European design house Project 213A, and visit the headquarters and factory of cutlery manufacturer David Mellor Design. Plus, Olivier Roset, co-CEO of French modern furniture maker Ligne Roset, joins design duo Yabu Pushelberg in our studio to discuss their latest collaboration.
30 January 2024
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