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Amie Mays of the Amaysing Co. shares what she is currently coveting

To say that I love chairs is an understatement. I discovered the Iklwa Lounge chair by Mac Collins when it was revealed during a young furniture makers exhibition a few years ago.”

Iklwa Lounge Chair by MAC COLLINS FOR BENCHMARK

“Because we’re spending so much more time at home, I’m encouraging clients to bring more natural elements into their spaces. Belgium-based textile designer Nathalie Van der Massen’s Sverige custom linen is based upon a landscape painting and it plays with transparency and layers. It’s gorgeous framed or used as drapery. I love it so much that I’m using it in my own space.”

Sverige by NATHALIE VAN DER MASSEN

“Waka Waka has a way with wood. I admire how Shin Okuda handcrafts the pieces and plays with proportions. The Multi Column Work Desk piece has the perfect balance of masculine and feminine.”

Multi Column Work Desk by WAKA WAKA

“Korean-American artist Jaye Kim’s ceramics are inspired by cabbages and are striking due to her use of texture and scale. I am in awe of how she tells a story with clay.”

XL Mug by JAYE KIM

When you’re designing with neutrals, texture is key. Elan Byrd’s work is quiet yet dynamic because of her skillful use of texture.”

Growth: Black Grid wallhanging by ELAN BYRD

“Sabine Marcelis’ candy cube resin tables are the stuff my ’80s post-modernist dreams are made of. I’m in love with the Stacked Coffee Table, which is solid and airy at the same time.”

Stacked Coffee Table by Sabine Marcelis

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