Ilse Crawford of Studioilse. Head to The Apartment to check out the full list of inventory in her residency, which runs through November 2, 2014. And for more background on the showroom, read Dwell's feature story from 2013.
Ilse Crawford of Studioilse. Head to The Apartment to check out the full list of inventory in her residency, which runs through November 2, 2014. And for more background on the showroom, read Dwell's feature story from 2013.
A Place Called Home in Trafalgar Square (September 18-22)

Anticipating the broaders shifts in definitions of public and private space, Airbnb commissioned four designers, including Jasper Morrison and Ilse Crawford (pictured), to create their idealized visions of home in Trafalgar Square, playing off the site's ability to provide users with a new look at stylish dwellings.
A Place Called Home in Trafalgar Square (September 18-22) Anticipating the broaders shifts in definitions of public and private space, Airbnb commissioned four designers, including Jasper Morrison and Ilse Crawford (pictured), to create their idealized visions of home in Trafalgar Square, playing off the site's ability to provide users with a new look at stylish dwellings.
The color palette may be restrained, and the price tags high, but it's not all serious: Check out the hammock hung in the office between the living room and bedroom.
The color palette may be restrained, and the price tags high, but it's not all serious: Check out the hammock hung in the office between the living room and bedroom.
Designer Ilse Crawford says of her collaboration with The Apartment, "We wouldn’t do something like this in a gallery where the pieces are put on pedestals. We would like to see the rooms in use. In Tina we have found the perfect partner to explore our philosophy further.”
Designer Ilse Crawford says of her collaboration with The Apartment, "We wouldn’t do something like this in a gallery where the pieces are put on pedestals. We would like to see the rooms in use. In Tina we have found the perfect partner to explore our philosophy further.”
Studioilse w084 by Ilse Crawford for Wästberg, $625

A dimmer and a semi-translucent shade add extra warmth to this unpretentious task lamp. Crawford has equipped the work tables in her London studio with the design—a ringing endorsement indeed.
Studioilse w084 by Ilse Crawford for Wästberg, $625 A dimmer and a semi-translucent shade add extra warmth to this unpretentious task lamp. Crawford has equipped the work tables in her London studio with the design—a ringing endorsement indeed.
In the bedroom, a bed by Studioilse for De La Espada is made with relaxed linen sheeting and lit by a table lamp by Studioilse for Wastberg.
In the bedroom, a bed by Studioilse for De La Espada is made with relaxed linen sheeting and lit by a table lamp by Studioilse for Wastberg.
In addition to new pieces from Studioilse, like the sofa and bar cabinet, Busck sources a mix of midcentury European antiques including 1960s leather armchairs by Tobia Scarpa and a teak-and-rattan bench/coffee table by Danish designer Børge Mogensen.
In addition to new pieces from Studioilse, like the sofa and bar cabinet, Busck sources a mix of midcentury European antiques including 1960s leather armchairs by Tobia Scarpa and a teak-and-rattan bench/coffee table by Danish designer Børge Mogensen.
For three months beginning in August 2014, London-based interiors and furniture designer Ilse Crawford takes over Copenhagen design gallery The Apartment with a mix of rich materials and a subdued color palette. One of two brand-new pieces that make their debut at the showroom, operated by dealer Tina Seidenfaden Busck, include velvet-covered The Ilse Sofa by George Smith of Studioilse.
For three months beginning in August 2014, London-based interiors and furniture designer Ilse Crawford takes over Copenhagen design gallery The Apartment with a mix of rich materials and a subdued color palette. One of two brand-new pieces that make their debut at the showroom, operated by dealer Tina Seidenfaden Busck, include velvet-covered The Ilse Sofa by George Smith of Studioilse.
Studioilse’s furniture collections for De La Espada and the Ilse collection for Georg Jensen are also featured.
Studioilse’s furniture collections for De La Espada and the Ilse collection for Georg Jensen are also featured.
Another newly-introduced piece is the stunning Brass Cabinet, made by Jack Trench with Studioilse, which conceals a sleek interior bar setup.
Another newly-introduced piece is the stunning Brass Cabinet, made by Jack Trench with Studioilse, which conceals a sleek interior bar setup.
A Franco Albini rattan armchair is paired with a marble bookshelf by contemporary designer Muller Van Severen and Studioilse's new velvet sofa in The Apartment's living room.
A Franco Albini rattan armchair is paired with a marble bookshelf by contemporary designer Muller Van Severen and Studioilse's new velvet sofa in The Apartment's living room.
An Ilse Crawford bench acts as a makeshift bookshelf next to an Azucena floor lamp. The scenic wallpaper is by Marthe Armitage.
An Ilse Crawford bench acts as a makeshift bookshelf next to an Azucena floor lamp. The scenic wallpaper is by Marthe Armitage.
This Arts and Crafts style house built in 1910 by Swedish architect Fredrik Dahlberg was converted into a 12-bedroom homestay-like boutique hotel with an eclectic interior created by designer Ilse Crawford in collaboration with the hotel’s owner Jeanette Mix.
This Arts and Crafts style house built in 1910 by Swedish architect Fredrik Dahlberg was converted into a 12-bedroom homestay-like boutique hotel with an eclectic interior created by designer Ilse Crawford in collaboration with the hotel’s owner Jeanette Mix.
The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.
The open living-and-bedroom area of Ian Hague’s rural retreat can be divided by a wall that rises from within the master-suite platform. Interior designer Elaine Santos blended her client’s collection of vintage furniture with no-fuss pieces like a Shaker-style bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada.
Some Ilse Crawford mixed with a custom table and a sofa from blue dot
Some Ilse Crawford mixed with a custom table and a sofa from blue dot
The Studioilse installation by Ilse Crawford is a multisensory experience showcasing the "layers of life" within somebody's home.
The Studioilse installation by Ilse Crawford is a multisensory experience showcasing the "layers of life" within somebody's home.
Designer Ilse Crawford’s interpretation of the library lamp looks like it was cut out of the center of Apple’s headquarters. But this table lamp is precisely tuned to glow at 2700K—the perfect color temperature for work or reading at night without disrupting sleep patterns.
Designer Ilse Crawford’s interpretation of the library lamp looks like it was cut out of the center of Apple’s headquarters. But this table lamp is precisely tuned to glow at 2700K—the perfect color temperature for work or reading at night without disrupting sleep patterns.
Bowls by Ilse Crawford for Georg Jensen and Studioilse add some contrast to Studioilse's extending wooden Together Table.
Bowls by Ilse Crawford for Georg Jensen and Studioilse add some contrast to Studioilse's extending wooden Together Table.
A quintet of Ball Lights hang above a pristinely-set dining table at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm's restaurant, designed by Ilse Crawford.
A quintet of Ball Lights hang above a pristinely-set dining table at the Grand Hôtel Stockholm's restaurant, designed by Ilse Crawford.
This 1949 inter-war modernist house in New South Wales was renovated by Sam Crawford Architects, Conway Atkins House in a way that paid homage to it's heritage with nautical and transportation art deco elements.
This 1949 inter-war modernist house in New South Wales was renovated by Sam Crawford Architects, Conway Atkins House in a way that paid homage to it's heritage with nautical and transportation art deco elements.
In the keynote, Kate Crawford, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, suggested that K-Hole's #normcore trend report, as well as the Snowden-leaked GCHQ Powerpoint, could be read as manifestations of the anxieties of an age of mass surveillance—those of the surveillers and those of the surveilled. "Data Art is pushing the edge of ethical behavior now and showing us the real challenges we will face in the future," she said. Photo courtesy Rhizome.
In the keynote, Kate Crawford, Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, suggested that K-Hole's #normcore trend report, as well as the Snowden-leaked GCHQ Powerpoint, could be read as manifestations of the anxieties of an age of mass surveillance—those of the surveillers and those of the surveilled. "Data Art is pushing the edge of ethical behavior now and showing us the real challenges we will face in the future," she said. Photo courtesy Rhizome.
Danish silversmith Georg Jensen unveiled two new contemporary collections at Rossana Orlandi during the 2014 MIlan design week as a follow-up to its collaborations with the likes of Ilse Crawford and Alfredo Häberli.
Danish silversmith Georg Jensen unveiled two new contemporary collections at Rossana Orlandi during the 2014 MIlan design week as a follow-up to its collaborations with the likes of Ilse Crawford and Alfredo Häberli.
In the dining area of the kitchen, a Mobile Chandelier 3 by Michael Anastassiades is suspended above a table from local cabinetmaker Københavns Møbelsnedkeri. Vintage red dining chairs by Ralf Lindberg mingle with an Ilse Crawford bench for De La Espada. Photos courtesy the Apartment.
In the dining area of the kitchen, a Mobile Chandelier 3 by Michael Anastassiades is suspended above a table from local cabinetmaker Københavns Møbelsnedkeri. Vintage red dining chairs by Ralf Lindberg mingle with an Ilse Crawford bench for De La Espada. Photos courtesy the Apartment.
Hosk's designer finds included a bouclé Bernhardt sectional that she spotted on Instagram, as well as a Mario Bellini modular sofa and a vintage credenza. A dining table by Ilse Crawford and a rug from Swedish designer Märta Måås-Fjetterström sit underneath oversized Isamu Noguchi lanterns. Danish-made, wide-planked hardwood floors run throughout the home.
Hosk's designer finds included a bouclé Bernhardt sectional that she spotted on Instagram, as well as a Mario Bellini modular sofa and a vintage credenza. A dining table by Ilse Crawford and a rug from Swedish designer Märta Måås-Fjetterström sit underneath oversized Isamu Noguchi lanterns. Danish-made, wide-planked hardwood floors run throughout the home.
A young Cindy Crawford graces the January 1987 cover.
A young Cindy Crawford graces the January 1987 cover.
The exterior of the Crawford Studiolo is made of Inax porcelain mosaic tile and Brampton Brick concrete blocks.
The exterior of the Crawford Studiolo is made of Inax porcelain mosaic tile and Brampton Brick concrete blocks.
A Raleigh bed by Design Within Reach anchors the guest bedroom, which also features art by Kimmy Quillin and Carrie Crawford sourced at Uprise.
A Raleigh bed by Design Within Reach anchors the guest bedroom, which also features art by Kimmy Quillin and Carrie Crawford sourced at Uprise.
Crawford taught himself how to reface the brick fireplace façade, using a creamy-colored, thin set brick. “It was his first time using a tile saw or laying brick, but his meticulous precision paid off,” says Devlin.
Crawford taught himself how to reface the brick fireplace façade, using a creamy-colored, thin set brick. “It was his first time using a tile saw or laying brick, but his meticulous precision paid off,” says Devlin.
The Savoy restaurant was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1937. (Aalto’s famous vase for Iittala is actually known as the Savoy vase, since it was created for the restaurant.) During this year’s Helsinki Design Week, Savoy’s new owners announced plans for a refresh under the direction of interior designer Ilse Crawford and introduced a new menu by head chef Helena Puolakka. The dining room chairs, designed by Aino Aalto, are original. They’re not going anywhere.
The Savoy restaurant was designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1937. (Aalto’s famous vase for Iittala is actually known as the Savoy vase, since it was created for the restaurant.) During this year’s Helsinki Design Week, Savoy’s new owners announced plans for a refresh under the direction of interior designer Ilse Crawford and introduced a new menu by head chef Helena Puolakka. The dining room chairs, designed by Aino Aalto, are original. They’re not going anywhere.
The team removed the brick at the fireplace and added a terrazzo hearth with custom brass. The angles of the walls made a traditional furniture layout awkward, so the designers opted to float the custom sofa in the center so circulation flows easily around it. Art by Carrie Crawford and pendants by Sistemalux.
The team removed the brick at the fireplace and added a terrazzo hearth with custom brass. The angles of the walls made a traditional furniture layout awkward, so the designers opted to float the custom sofa in the center so circulation flows easily around it. Art by Carrie Crawford and pendants by Sistemalux.
The Ilse Throw and the Elaine Throw paired side by side.
The Ilse Throw and the Elaine Throw paired side by side.
Crawford Studiolo floor plan
Crawford Studiolo floor plan
Sam Crawford
Sam Crawford
Allison Crawford in the entry of the renovated home
Allison Crawford in the entry of the renovated home
387 & 389 Crawford Street
387 & 389 Crawford Street
Devlin and Crawford have redone everything from the exterior siding, to the kitchen and two bathrooms.
Devlin and Crawford have redone everything from the exterior siding, to the kitchen and two bathrooms.

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