British designer Bethan Gray to launch first wallpaper

Congratulations to British furniture and interior products designer Bethan Gray who will be launching her first wallpaper collection in collaboration with NLXL, the pioneers of digital wallpaper.

The collection will launch during this year’s Salone del Mobile (April 4th – 9th 2017)  at Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo Bandello, 14/16, 20123 Milano, Italy.

Bethan has taken inspiration from the traditional forts of Oman for her Nizwa Wallpaper.  The design features the technique of marquetry, which was used as far back as the 16th century.  It reflects the rounded architectural composition of the forts’ castellations, whilst the detailed mother of pearl patterning creates a stunning iridescence.  This variation in shade resembles the effect of the sun on the different elevations of the forts.

While in Milan during the coming week (April 4th – 9th 2017) , Bethan will be also launching her “Victoria” marble tea-set with Editions Milano.  She has taken inspiration from traditional tea sets in the V&A’s ceramics archive in London. “Victoria” celebrates the ritual of drinking tea, merging a classic British tradition, with a classic Italian material - marble.  The collection features a relief pattern, hand-carved from Arabescato marble by Italian master craftsmen.  The collection will launch during this year’s Salone del Mobile (April 4th – 9th 2017)  at Spazio Pontaccio, Via Pontaccio, 18, 20121 Milano, Italy.

Bethan Gray's stud coffee table.

The award winning Welsh designer is well-known for her creative furniture and bespoke designs, She works with a wide range of materials, including marble, leather, wood and semi-precious stones.

With a keen eye for details that define her highly original style, one of her signature styles is the popular Broque Table  that features unique broque detailing along the outside rim of the range of round side tables.  An example is shown at left here.

Bethan was discovered by Tom Dixon in 1998 when he awarded her the prestigious New Designers Prize.   Today she sells in some of the world’s most prestigious stores, including Lane Crawford, Liberty and Harrods, and is featured extensively in the media and has exhibited in London, Milan, Paris and New York.  Her work was recently recognised with the prestigious award of ‘Best British Designer’ in 2013/14.