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.
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Green Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
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 Patcha Square Handmade Rug in Full Mint by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
Wool
cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Green Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
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 Patcha Runner Handmade Rug in Full Mint by Patricia Urquiola
By cc-tapis, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
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
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Mimic Handmade Rug in Wool and Silk by Mae Engelgeer
By Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Wool
2'x3' Seaweed Green Hand Knotted Modern Grass Design Wool with Silk Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Seaweed Green, Modern Grass Design, Lush and Plush, Hand Knotted, Wool with touch of Silk, Tone on Tone, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: N...
Wool
2'x3' Sonic Gray Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool with Silk Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sonic Gray, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Wool with touch of Silk, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
2'x3' Medium Gray Wool with Silk Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Wool with touch of Silk, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
Wool
12'6"x15' Light Green Hand Woven Nomadic Design Flat Weave Kilim Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Green Hand Woven Nomadic Stripe Design Flat Weave Kilim Pure Wool Reversible Oriental Oversize Rug. It has been Woven for months and month...
Wool
2'x3' Cloud Gray Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool with Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Wool with touch of Silk, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Sample, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
2'x3' Light Brown Wool with Silk Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Brown, Wool with touch of Silk, Tone on Tone, Lush and Plush, Sample, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
Wool
