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Christopher Duffy is a British product designer and the founder of furniture design company Duffy London[1]. Duffy's design work is characterised by playful designs, use of illusion and sustainable materials [2]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Christopher Duffy is known to have graduated from the University of Brighton with a BA in Product Design.[3]
Career[edit]
Christopher Duffy founded Duffy London in 2002[4] after gaining attention for his innovative approach to furniture design.
Duffy is also the Founder and Chief Design Officer of the sustainable boat company Chorus (formerly known as Hari Pontoon).[5] Chorus is a climate tech start-up developing novel materials and engineering processes to build low carbon recreational water vessels.
Notable Works[edit]
Some of Christopher Duffy's most notable works include:
- The Swing Table: This piece brings a playful element into dining by incorporating swings as seats around a suspended table.[6]
- The Abyss Table: A layered glass and wood table that simulates the depths of the ocean.[7]
- The UP Balloon Coffee Table: A playful table that uses the illusion of gold and silver balloons floating under a glass surface to hold it up.[8]
Impact and Recognition[edit]
Christopher Duffy's work has been exhibited internationally and has received various accolades. The Abyss Table was acquired by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at The Louvre, Paris to become part of the permanent French National Collection.[9]
Duffy's designs are often featured in design publications and pieces have been exhibited at events including Art Basel, Art Miami, 100% Design, PAD London, and Clerkenwell Design Week. [10] They have been acquired by Sylvester Stallone, Prince, and Miley Cyrus, along with companies including Google, Hudson Yards, and Four Seasons Hotels.
Personal Life[edit]
Details about Christopher Duffy's personal life are kept private.
References[edit]
- ^ "The Success Story Behind Duffy London's Quirky Designs". Ignant. 22 February 2016.
- ^ "In Conversation with Christopher Duffy". House of Things.
- ^ "Duffy London | Footpatrol Discussions". Foot Patrol. 24 December 2021.
- ^ Duffy, Christopher (February 22, 2016). "The Success Story Behind Duffy London's Quirky Designs". IGNANT (Interview). Interviewed by Jessica Jungbauer.
- ^ Perry, Francesca (November 6, 2020). "Duffy London designs solar-powered bamboo water taxi". ICON Magazine.
- ^ "Swing Bar by Duffy London". Dezeen. October 15, 2013.
- ^ "Duffy London's Abyss table resembles ocean chasms". Dezeen. January 18, 2016.
- ^ Barba-Court, Kala (March 2, 2016). "This whimsical table by Duffy London is held up by balloons".
- ^ "Ep.31 Chris Duffy: Designing items that get him excited". Designerati. Youtube.
- ^ "Pause - Duffy London". Clerkenwell Design Week 2024.