VIBRANCY AND SYNTHESIS ARE THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF THE SECOND FURNITURE COLLECTION BY O&A LONDON AND THE ODD CHAIR COMPANY.
Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova presented their second furniture collection Synthesys in 2019.
The Odd Chair Company – a family run business established over 50 years ago. The company is one of the last remaining truly traditional upholstery workshops left in the world.
During the creation of the new collection the designers were led by an idea to manufacture a product line which falls within a more democratic price bracket while at the same time being more universal in terms of style.
This aim dictated the method. The new collection is very close to constructionism in style and the main principles are mobility, functionality and succinctness. At the same time every product reflects the unique signature of its designers – elegant lines and immaculate detail.
“Fabrics and their properties will continue to change and develop but the simple joy of sitting in a well-made chair or sofa made traditionally by artisans will not” – James Cook, the owners of the Odd Chair Company
All of the items are characterised by artful playing with shapes and volume, where laconic geometry is compensated by sophisticated decorative accents. Vibrancy and synthesis are the main principles of this collection which also inspired its name.
One of the advantages of the Synthesys collection is the possibility of wide customisation. The client gets the opportunity to be a co-author changing the colour, size and materials to taste and create objects that reflect their own individuality.
Following an established O&A tradition every item derives its name from various constellations and galaxies: Delphini chaise, Ceti armchair, Apodis sofa, Octantis side table, Orion coffee table.
Awards 2016 — 2020
ELLE DECORATION AWARD
ELLE DECORATION magazine awarded Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova as the best Product Designers 2019.
AD Best of Russia
AD magazine featured Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova in their ratings of best Russian architects and designers.
The International Design and Architecture Awards
From our O&A London furniture and lighting collection were shortlisted: the MEISSA chandelier, PICTOR II armchair and ALNILAM sofa.
FX International Interior Design Award
From the O&A London lighting collection created by architect Oleg Klodt and designer Anna Agapova, the MEISSA chandelier has been shortlisted in nomination the Best Lighting Product.
National Award Best Interior
O&A London project won Grand Prix at National Award «Best Interior» 2020 in private apartment category.
Andrew Martin Designer of the Year
This is one of the most prestigious international awards, the ‘Oscar’ of the interior design world. Projects by Oleg Klodt were selected by the jury, and published in the Andrew Martin Design Review (Vol 21).
The SBID International Design Awards
This award is presented by the British Design Society and we was successfully shortlisted into the Residential Design Over £1M category for the SBID International Design Awards 2017.
European Property Awards
Our studio has won an award in the category of Interior Design Private Residence.
Interia Awards
Two of our studio project were awarded Best Interior Awards 2020
