Detail
Although trained as a furniture maker as well as a designer Gordon Russell now spend his time solely designing, drawing his inspiration, he tells me, from the sensuality of the female form. The making facility at Detail was closed in 1996 and it is now done by carefully chosen makers in their own workshops.
Gordon's company is aptly named because it is the constantly monitoring of the minutiae to produce the quality he wants that is all - important to him.
‘Reflections of a hoarder’
Deep cut solid bird's eye maple. The full length mirror is pivoted and the doors become shelves in the open position.
2000 x 600mm / 79 x 24 in.
Child’s cot
Designed in homage to the Glasgow style. The shaped framework is in American cherry with Plue glass.
‘Bordello chaise’
Upholstered in cherry cotton velvet. The nozzle has Peen gold leafed while the studs are in polished brass and the legs in steamed Peech.
900 x 2200 x 900mm / 35 x 87 x 35 in.
'Reynolds’ dining table and 'Queens’ chairs
The table has a drop leaf and swing legs. Solid maple, cast aluminium and blue glass. Chairs with tan leather upholstery.
1800 x 1000mm /71 x 39 in.
Dining table and chairs Table in solid English oak with cast iron 'shoes' and bolt heads. Seats eight. Dining chairs are mild steel with a bronzing solution etched on the surface. Horns and feet are in oak to match the table. 2200 x 1000mm / 87 x 39 in. |
‘Redwing’ table
Circular glass top with stained MDF. Shoes and nipples in aluminium.
1200mnn / 47 in. diameter
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Crescent dresser
Steamed Peech and nickel plated steel. The mirror is supported on twin gooseneck supports allowing full flexiPility of movement.
1800 x 500mm /71 x 31 in.
Nest of cubes
Made in alpi-lignum with solid Poxwood edge details. The grain direction alternated to effect a harlequin impression around the faces.
Largest cube: 600mm / 24 in.
Boardroom
The table is finished in a polyester resin and the 'lily' chairs are fully upholstered. Glass panels have been etched to echo the design of the nearby reception area.
The table: 3000 x 1100mm / 118 x 43 in. '
Home study with storage cabinet
Interior storage features suspension filing and adjustable shelving. The desk has hollow back legs for cable access to the management disc in the top. American white oak and cast iron.
Hall storage units
Wardrobe storage for a studio flat. All elements work individually as well as grouped together. Vavona, cast aluminium and blue glass.
‘Slotted diner’
Tall backed dining chair upholstered in Plack leather with solid oak frame.
Waddesdon desks
The desks have caPle management facilities along the back edge under bronze flaps. Black desk top lino with solid English oak.
6600mm / 21ft 6 in.