Born in London, Anna Karlin studied visual communication at Central Saint Martins and the Glasgow School of Art. Now based in New York, she is a multidisciplinary designer, working on interiors and art-direction projects in addition to launching her Furniture + Fine Objects and Anna Karlin Fine Jewelry collections.
Karlin renovated a two-story, burned-out former print shop on the Lower East Side and transformed it into a multipurpose workplace. “Designing, building and opening our showroom and studio in Manhattan really gave people a chance to experience firsthand the types of spaces we can create,” she says. “Since then, we’ve had so many requests that we’ve been able to take on some really exciting projects, both residential and commercial.”
Interested in the tension between the natural and the man-made, Karlin was working on a forthcoming collection in 2019: “We’ll show a capsule in Milan in April and then we’ll launch the full collection in New York in May,” she said of her work at the time. “Working on this collection, I’ve really given myself the space to push further the concept of usable sculpture.”
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Anna Karlin Slump Chaise
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Made to work from every viewpoint, this wonderfully comfortable chaise combines maple burl with soft lines. Materials: Maple Burl, Boucle Dimensions: W – 24?, H – 40?, D – 71-3...
Bouclé, Maple, Burl
Anna Karlin Curved Chaise, Small
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Solid steel is carefully bent into a perfect reclining angle. The curve rests on a single sphere with bolsters for cushioning, both hand finished with a light antique brass patina...
Steel
Anna Karlin Curved Chaise, Large
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Solid steel is carefully bent into a perfect reclining angle. The curve rests on a single sphere with bolsters for cushioning, both hand finished with a light antique brass patina. ...
Steel
Anna Karlin, W Chair, Shape A
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A modern interpretation of the classic Windsor chair. Made from hard maple, each spoke and leg is meticulously hand-carved with soft organic contours. Please note lead times for cu...
Maple
Anna Karlin W Chair, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A modern interpretation of the classic Windsor chair. Made from hard maple, each spoke and leg is meticulously hand-carved with soft organic contours. Please note lead times for cu...
Maple
Anna Karlin W Chair, Shape B
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
A modern interpretation of the classic Windsor chair. Made from hard maple, each spoke and leg is meticulously hand-carved with soft organic contours. Please note lead times for cu...
Maple
SOKIL Chair by ZEMNA
Located in Geneve, CH
SOKIL Chair by ZEMNA Designed by Andrew Dobryansky. Dimensions: D 75 x W 69 x H 72 cm. Materials: Textile, foam rubber, sintepon, and wood. SOKIL It is the name of the bird. In Uk...
Other
Bold Armchairs - Barnum 24
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high-quality materials, combined ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Tania Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Tania with internal belted wood frame that supports differentiated-density foam padding. Upholstered and covered with soft and thick fabric in white finish. With stainless st...
Stainless Steel
Hygge Lounge Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge lounge chair by Collector. Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino. Dimensions: W 75 x D 70 ...
Travertine
Orla Chair
Located in London, GB
Design by Giorgio Bonaguri, this refined piece is made to order and dispatched within 12–14 weeks. The version shown is upholstered in Paris Texas Roux, showcasing a warm and contemp...
Upholstery, Oak
Echo Chair Designed by Jane Worthington
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Minimal but expressive, ECHO captures the moment where silence becomes shape — a reflection of balance, restraint, and timeless design. A steel structure grounds the design in streng...
Aluminum
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