Designer’s Brief: Ailish Nienhaus

Sydney-based interior designer Suzanne Gorman creates sophisticated and achievable looks for these five works of art.

Ailish Nienhaus. Satin White Stoneware Lamp, 2021. Stoneware with laze and antique brass bayone, 20 x 37cm. NFS. Courtesy:the artist.

I would place Ailish Nienhaus’ beautiful lamp in a living room, where a focus on layering in colour, texture and form prevail. I envision the stoneware lamp to sit on & traditions Lato side table, sitting aside two plush wave swivel chairs from cuff studio. The craftsmanship in Nienhaus’s lamp is beautiful, and I would continue with this theme by styling with John pomp designs hand-poured glass crystal table tops, with sculpted and polished metal bases. A vintage Persian Nain rug in pale blue and grey from Cadrys will instantly energise this interior and hero the lamp as a unique statement piece for your living space.

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