Canada-born and London-based designer Philippe Malouin imbues his functional modern furniture with whimsical touches of personality. His sinuous sofas and armchairs covered in soft upholstery and irregular, tapestry-like rugs, which are inspired by wax crayon drawings, all play with the visual and tactile senses.
Malouin earned a bachelor’s degree from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He also studied at the Université de Montréal in Canada and L'École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris. After graduation, he worked for London furniture designer Tom Dixon before opening his own studio in 2009.
In his design studio, Malouin opted for a broad focus that includes everything from chairs and tables to rugs, light fixtures and decorative objects. He enjoys using natural materials like wool and combining them with striking geometric forms. Every piece created by Malouin, whether furniture or decor, leaves a lasting impression.
In 2012, Malouin collaborated with six prominent London-based designers on a project for the London Design Festival. Called “Seven Designers for Seven Dials,” it featured aerial installations above the streets of the Seven Dials shopping district. From 2012 to 2015, Malouin taught at the Royal College of Art in London.
In 2018, Malouin celebrated 10 years in furniture design with an exhibition in Hyères, France. In 2019, he made headlines with the release of his Industrial Office collection, which featured experimental materials such as dyed nylon and polyurethane-coated steel. He followed this up at Milan Design Week 2022 with a military bed-inspired camp chair that is simple in appearance but big on comfort.
Malouin boasts an impressive client list, including Nike, Kvadrat, Vaarnii, Resident, Ace Hotel, Aesop, Established & Sons and Umbra Shift. He is a recipient of the W Hotels Designer of the Future Award and the Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Use of Material. He lives and works in London and is represented by Salon 94 in New York City.
On 1stDibs, find Philippe Malouin seating, carpets, wall decorations and more.
cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Yellow Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis - IN STOCK
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Wool
cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Yellow Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis - IN STOCK
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke Runner Handmade Yellow Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Wool
cc-tapis Le Tapis Nomade Yellow Rug by Atelier De Troupe
By Atelier de Troupe, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in Los Angeles, produced in Nepal, debuted in New York”, Le Tapis Nomade is a rug born from the collaboration between cc-tapis and Atelier de Troupe which embodies different cultures, identities and cinematographic references. Atelier de Troupe is a design studio based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 by French former production designer Gabriel Abraham...
Wool
cc-tapis Cultivate Handmade Rug in Himalayan Wool by Yuri Himuro - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cultivate Collection by Yuri Himuro. This rug’s idea is from my SNIP SNAP collections. SNIP SNAP is a jacquard weaving textile that allows you to snip and snap with scissors to arran...
Wool, Cotton
cc-tapis Lines Blue Handmade Rug in Himalayan Wool by Philippe Malouin -IN STOCK
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lines by Philippe Malouin. Lines began through experimenting and sketching with wax crayons. Philippe Malouin instinctively traced parallel lines and focused on the irregularity crea...
Wool
2'x3' Yellow Modern Design Hand Loomed Wool and Silk Mat Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Macaroon Yellow, Hand Loomed, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Textured Pile, Modern Design, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Silk
2'1"x3' Yellow Textured Pile Hand Loomed Wool and Silk Modern Design Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Macaroon Yellow, Textured Pile, Hand Loomed, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Modern Design, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Silk
9'x12'2" Yellow Modern Mid Century Inspired Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lemon Yellow, Modern, Mid Century Inspired Grid and Line Design, Wool & Pure Silk, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Pure Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
Silk
Contemporary Felted Handmade Wool Rug In Yellow and Ivory by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Felt hand-woven wool rug is part of our Westport Collection. It has a yellow field and an ivory all-over geometric design with fringes. This rug measures 5' x 8'. Cu...
Wool
9'x12' Yellow Textured Pile Hand Loomed Wool and Silk Modern Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Macaroon Yellow, Textured Pile, Hand Loomed, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Modern Design, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contempo...
Silk
2'1"x3' Yellow Modern Design Wool and Silk Hand Loomed Textured Pile Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Macaroon Yellow, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Hand Loomed, Textured Pile, Modern Design, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Silk
