Jul 22, 2024 | Design, New In, Settee
Style in substance All aboard the Combi While named for the many layout combinations on offer, the Combi also evokes its vehicular namesake – it fits a lot in while still being playful, fun, and incredibly adaptable. We spoke with designer Hildy Kovacs about the...
Apr 21, 2023 | Design, New In, Settee
In designing the Hendrix sofa, designer Hildy Kovacs cleverly blends heft with harmonious curves to create a bold, generous piece that commands attention from all angles. Like its namesake, this is a performance piece with soul and substance. With a play on curves...
Aug 24, 2021 | Design, Knowledge, Settee
Clean lines point to versatility With its exceptionally well-proportioned design, Oregon is one of those rare pieces that will look at home among many different aesthetics and spaces. The inspiration for this grounding design came to Hildy Kovacs from outdoor...
Jul 21, 2020 | Chair, Design, New In, Settee
Exploring the landscape of the Gibbston With it’s breathtaking landscape and sheltering wineries the Gibbston Valley provides the perfect setting to draw inspiration from – particularly in summer when a sumptuous air settles over the valley and the long days slowly...
Sep 20, 2019 | Amusement, Chair, Design, Fabric, Knowledge, Settee
5 pitfalls designers need to avoid… In New Zealand our tastes are evolving, our spaces are changing and artistic trends and production materials are revolutionising design too. Yes, it can be difficult getting the balance just right when designing well- crafted...
Sep 20, 2019 | Design, Knowledge, Settee
Room for reading in Queenstown While it’s all well and good browsing a catalogue or visiting a showroom there’s nothing quite like seeing how a piece fits into a room post-purchase. Our new Sitting Pretty series visits Kovacs furniture out ‘in the wild’. From the...
