Wallpaper* Handmade

Ten years, 587 projects, 1085 collaborators... Wallpaper* Handmade has curated and paired some of the finest creative talents and rising stars with the most outstanding makers and manufacturers. Here, journey down memory lane and recall the one-off wonders that make up the past decade of craft and collaboration

Handmade X: With Love

A decade on, emotions are running high. So overwhelmingly warm and fuzzy-feeling are we that the anniversary edition is a celebration of love in its infinite variety. Highlights from this year’s event include Elmgreen & Dragset and Georg Jensen’s cellphone slumber pod and Chan + Eayrs, Sebastian Cox and American Hardwood Export Council’s blushing bar, while Jaime Hayon and Caran d’Ache have parented little pastel people and Paul Smith and Mercian designed a bicycle made for two

1 week ago

Farshad Farzankia and Brdr Krüger reuse wood offcuts for ‘Phoenix’ sculpture

13 Jun 2019

Introducing The Handmade Issue – on newsstands now

‘Echo’ lamp, by Brendan Ravenhill Studio and Maison Intègre

10 days ago

‘Echo’ lamp is a poetic love song to West African culture

Spin class: ‘Cabinet of Love’, by OEO Studio, Garde Hvalsøe, Bergmann Audio, Gato Audio and Dahlman 1807

13 days ago

‘Cabinet of Love’ celebrates the warm embrace of vinyl

Amaranth ducks by Lars Beller Fjetland and Bottega Ghianda

7 Aug 2019

Lars Beller Fjetland and Bottega Ghianda craft love birds

4 Aug 2019

We’re tickled pink by Design Haus Liberty and Yerra’s Peruvian alpaca picnic set

Collector's case, by Lanzavecchia + Wai and Globe-Trotter

1 Aug 2019

Lanzavecchia + Wai explore their love for travel with Globe-Trotter

Jaime Hayon and his Drawing Collectible Toys

29 Jul 2019

Hayon Studio and Caran d’Ache embrace beauty in imperfection

Germans Ermičs at the Bang & Olufsen production facility

26 Jul 2019

Germans Ermičs and Bang & Olufsen’s musical object blends sound, sculpture and science

OTOMOTO Kitchen Sink System by Ryan Gander and Tony Chambers

23 Jul 2019

OTOMOTO rethinks the domestic kitchen

20 Jul 2019

Paul Smith and Mercian design tandem bike for Wallpaper* Handmade X

Forest of Theoretical Sex Toys in production

17 Jul 2019

Behind the design: 3D-printed ‘forest’ of sex toys

‘The Bed’, by Elmgreen & Dragset and Georg Jensen

14 Jul 2019

Elmgreen & Dragset and Georg Jensen invite you to put your phones to bed

Merlin Eayrs and Zoe Chan in Sebastian Cox’s Greenwich studio

11 Jul 2019

Explore the making of the ‘Blushing Bar’ for Wallpaper* Handmade X

11 Jul 2019

Discover our collection of Wallpaper* Handmade X one-off wonders

11 Jul 2019

Flick through our sketchbook of trailblazing Wallpaper* Handmade X collaborations

Handmade 2018: Wellness + Wonder

This year, we tasked designers and makers with thinking about the rest, repair and elevation of mind and body. It was an idea we tagged ‘Wellness + Wonder’. This was no woolly bandwagon-boarding. There was serious intent behind that idea, important questions asked: What can and should we mean now by ‘functionality’? How much can we really expect design and designers to do?

30 Sep 2018

Handmade 2018: Wellness + Wonder, the projects

10 Oct 2018

Handmade 2018: the sketchbook

16 Apr 2018

In Milan, the Wallpaper* Handmade space offers new launches, exuberant bars and more

‘Male’ and ‘female’ burnished steel spring rockers by Maarten Baas and Henge

29 Oct 2018

Maarten Baas designs the ‘Forever Young’ playground with Henge

12 Jul 2018

Can design really make us feel better? Introducing the Wallpaper* world of Wellness + Wonder

15 May 2018

Calling Singapore-based talent to contribute to Wallpaper* Handmade 2019

Marlène Huissoud moulds at London Bronze Casting workshop

25 Sep 2018

French designer Marlène Huissoud creates silkworm cocoon set with London Bronze Casting

Kevin Carmody and Andy Groarke in their London studio

1 Sep 2018

Spirit guides: Carmody Groarke and Elit’s vodka bar for Wallpaper* Handmade 2018

8 Oct 2018

Mae Engelgeer and Savoir Beds’s totemic huggable installation

Handmade 2017: Holy Handmade!

Every Handmade is a celebration of intelligent design, the full potential of the immortal hand and eye. In 2017, though, our ambitions were truly transcendent. We charged designers and makers with tapping the long history of devotional fixtures and fittings, symbolic gateways to the godhead, or at least places that might encourage inner calm and communion. Welcome to our temple of divine design...

3 Oct 2017

Handmade 2017: the projects

5 Oct 2017

Handmade 2017: the sketchbook

25 Jul 2017

Buried treasure: sustainable sarcophagus, by Tom Dixon and Paper Factor

15 Aug 2017

Holy order: a Dutch collective brings a spiritual slant to gin

26 Jul 2017

Squaring the circle: the making of the treasure box, by RDAI and Lanserring

10 Jul 2017

The making of the ‘Holy Handmade!’ signet-ring seal, by Rebus

27 Jul 2017

Special brew: ‘Rising Sun’ tea cart, by Isabelle Stanislas and Mauviel

23 Jul 2017

Heaven’s gate: ‘The Portal’, by Snøhetta, Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik and Everything Elevated

21 Jul 2017

Mind craft: the making of ‘Ritual Calendar’, by Ini Archibong and Test

20 Jul 2017

The making of ‘Taking Care of Wild Relatives’, by Sebastian Herkner, Lobmeyr and FAO

18 Jul 2017

Piece offering: the making of the ceremonial rug, by Craig Green and Stepevi

19 Jul 2017

Feat of clay: modular column, by Tijmen Smeulders and Olivier van Herpt

6 Jul 2017

Frond on frond: in the pink at our Instagram-friendly Salone oasis

6 Jul 2017

Tony Chambers on reworking ritual and worship for this year’s truly elevating Handmade quest

6 Jul 2017

Loom large: ‘The Veil’, by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Lesage Intérieurs

Handmade 2016: Hotel Wallpaper*

Our annual salute to creativity and craftsmanship came over thoroughly hospitable in 2016. We invited guests to leave troubles at the door and check in to Hotel Wallpaper*. The greatest minds in design and manufacturing formulated, fussed and fused to ensure your stay was beaming and bedazzling in equal measure. There is drama, from Jean Nouvel’s what-a-welcome aluminium installation piece to Wonmin Park’s monumental marble reception desk

29 Aug 2016

Handmade 2016: Hotel Wallpaper*, the projects

29 Sep 2016

Handmade 2016: the sketchbook

7 Jul 2016

Bedknobbings and room service: welcome to Hotel Wallpaper*

3 Aug 2016

Splinter cell: the making of John Hogan and Lasvit’s ‘Field’ chandelier

16 Aug 2016

Pillars of magic: the making of Note and Antique Mirror’s pastry tables

10 Aug 2016

Runway project: the making of Alfredo Häberli and Cerruti 1881’s jumpsuit

1 Aug 2016

High-tech light-weight: the making of Ville Kokkonen and Exel’s ’Off the Grid’ parasol

29 Jul 2016

Star attraction: the making of Jean Nouvel Design, Neal Feay Company and Sapa’s Wallpaper* Arcade

27 Jul 2016

Curve appeal: the making of Wonmin Park and Testi’s Hotel Wallpaper* reception desk

26 Jul 2016

Lock stock: the making of Karl Zahn and The Nanz Company’s Hotel Wallpaper* keys

26 Jul 2016

Clean lines: the making of Pelle and ER Butler & Co’s ‘Rock Garden’ soap set and tray

18 Jul 2016

Cart art: the making of Zanellato/Bortotto and Mingardo’s ‘4Rooms’ luggage trolley

16 Aug 2016

Frame work: the making of KBH and Dedar’s sofa

22 Jul 2016

Gear shift: the making of Victoria Wilmotte and Maison Vervloet’s ’Edgar’ bell

21 Jul 2016

Magic circle: the making of Kim Thomé and Balineum’s ‘Round and Round’ mirror

19 Jul 2016

Bent collection: the making of Simon Hasan and Artek’s ‘Primary Objects’ nesting trays

15 Jul 2016

Strike force: the making of Will Yates-Johnson and NasonMoretti’s matches vessels

13 Jul 2016

On the beam: the making of New Tendency and Wagner’s bar stool

12 Jul 2016

Butterfly effect: the making of Glenn Sestig Architects, Dinesen and Ocular ApS’ ’Barony’ Bar

Handmade 2015: Eat me! Drink me! Tell me that you love me!

In the Wallpaper* Arcade, our veritable feast of design excellence focused on food, drinks and entertaining – coined Eat me! Drink me! Tell me that you love me! Explore the fruits of our symphony of treats, from Konstantin Grcic’s mobile kitchen and grill to breakfast in bed with Muller Van Severen

9 Jul 2015

Handmade 2015: the projects

9 Jul 2015

Handmade 2015: the sketchbook

6 Jul 2015

Introducing the Handmade issue: are you inking what we’re inking?

30 Jun 2015

Wallpaper* Handmade pulls out all the stops for Eat me! Drink me! Tell me that you love me! party

7 Jul 2015

Rocket science: chmara.rosinke craft Handmade seasoning kit with Rasmus Kliim

7 Jul 2015

Stone Age: ‘Pleasure Dome’, by Glenn Sestig Architects and Van Den Weghe

8 Jul 2015

Spirited away: the making of Scholten & Baijings’ and Nonino’s grappa flasks for Handmade

10 Jul 2015

Beauty and transformation: BCXSY and H. Stern collaborate on ’Humble Vanity’ and ’Mystery in Gold’ collections

7 Jul 2015

Mixing desk: the making of Handmade 2015’s home bar, by Mark Albrecht Studio

7 Jul 2015

Double act: the making of Handmade 2015’s picnic whisky set, by Peter Ivy

7 Jul 2015

Best bar none: the making of Handmade 2015’s minibar, by Cecilie Manz and Rud Rasmussen

7 Jul 2015

A cut above: the making of Handmade 2015’s prosciutto carving set, by Piero Lissoni and Knindustrie

7 Jul 2015

Side project: the making of Handmade 2015’s ‘The Eater’ credenza, by Roman and Williams

7 Jul 2015

Shop talk: the making of Handmade 2015’s ‘Rotunda Serotina’ snack bar

7 Jul 2015

Cook sharp: Handmade 2015’s ‘Tuju’ chef-gardener toolkit, by Ivan Ralston, Brunno Jahara and Rubens Simões/Riva

7 Jul 2015

Quartz and all: the making of Handmade 2015’s dining table, by Formafantasma and Caesarstone

7 Jul 2015

Raising the bar: the making of Handmade 2015’s ‘Neolithic’ bar, by Studio Mackereth, Jack Badger and Royal Salute

24 Jul 2015

Bundle of joy: the making of Handmade 2015’s ’Shapes Bundle’ fitness kit, by Outdoor Voices and Visibility

7 Jul 2015

Chain reaction: the making of Handmade 2015’s ‘Table Jewel’ candy bowls, by Cora Sheibani and Hamilton & Inches

28 Jul 2015

Totally twisted: the making of Handmade 2015’s ’High Eccentricity’ stool/pedestal, by Studio Libertiny and Brdr Krüger

7 Jul 2015

Panel show: metal-bashing and pizza-baking from Emeco, Jasper Morrison and St John at Handmade 2015

31 Jul 2015

Slide table: the making of Handmade 2015’s bed table, by Muller Van Severen and Alma

Handmade 2014

To celebrate five fabulous years of Handmade, we commissioned a quintet of hand-printed high fives from some of the finest designers who have contributed over those years, Naoto Fukasawa, Konstantin Grcic, Amanda Levete, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and Paul Smith, who made their mark on our five limited edition covers

30 Oct 2014

Handmade 2014: the projects

30 Oct 2014

Handmade 2014: the sketchbook

1 May 2014

Wallpaper* Handmade with Jaguar travels to New York

15 Jul 2014

The making of a designer’s survey belt by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Valextra

Handmade 2013

For our fourth year, we headed to an exciting new location, and the results of our lab included Ron Gilad’s surreal room dividers, felt lamps by Snarkitecture and Simon Heijdens’ fibre-twitching, wind responsive curtain

10 Aug 2013

Handmade 2013: the projects

10 Aug 2013

Handmade 2013: the sketchbook

19 Nov 2013

‘Wallpaper* Handmade with Jaguar’ to travel to Design Miami

3 Jul 2013

Buy the ’Stealth Kate’ digital print by Mark Quinn and Manifold Editions

12 Jul 2013

Felt lights, by Snarkitecture and The Woolmark Company

21 Oct 2013

Furniture brand Schönbuch puts Emmanuelle Moureaux’s Wallpaper* Handmade storage units into production

Handmade 2012

In 2012, remarkable works – a dog retreat, bespoke suiting and a games table among them – were created by visionary collaborators including Comme des Garçons, Architectural Titanium, Alfredo Häberli, Industrial Facility, Charlotte Talbot, Brioni and many more

23 May 2012

30 custom covers from our graphic designer and illustrator friends

Handy man suit by Lernert & Sander and Brioni

2 Oct 2012

Handy man: film and suit, by Lernert & Sander and Brioni comes to life

9 May 2012

We’re at the sharp end of sophisticated postprandial entertaining with our tool kit

Annie Morris producint 88... After Klein

5 Jun 2012

Idris Kahn, Annie Morris and Comme des Garçons create Yves Klein-inspired sculpture

Handmade 2011

For our second outing, the Handmade franchise evolved into a global showcase of contemporary design craftsmanship. Highlights included Hannah Martin’s letter openers, a decanter set by Yuri Masnyj and Baccarat and a bar by Sou Fujimoto, AHEC and Imora Legno

7 Jul 2011

A tour of ‘Wallpaper* Handmade... in Italy’ at the Brioni palazzo

Konstantin Grcic wearing the 'Cape' suit

9 Nov 2011

The making of ‘Cape’ suit, by Konstantin Grcic and Brioni

Coffee table, by Bethan Laura Wood and Abet Laminati

9 Nov 2011

How Bethan Laura Wood and Abet Laminati created a two-part coffee table

Handmade 2010

This was the year we set ourselves the task of commissioning over 100 products. Acting as client, patron and creative director, we brought together and briefed some of the world’s leading designers, craftsmen and manufacturers. They then went away and came back with furniture, fittings, foodstuffs, fashion and more, all which were presented at the beautiful Brioni space in Milan

5 May 2010