This April, during Salone del Mobile in Milan, Katharine Pooley unveiled her inaugural collaboration with THG Paris – a collection that distils architectural clarity, material integrity and enduring design into a singular, sculptural expression.
At once elegant and quietly commanding, The Marcel Collection reinterprets architectural and industrial language through a refined contemporary lens. Each piece transforms utilitarian forms into objects of composure and permanence, drawing inspiration from the iconic Wassily Chair by modernist master Marcel Breuer. His pioneering use of tubular steel and commitment to functional, stripped-back design during his Bauhaus years in the 1920s inform the collection’s bold simplicity.
Defined by purity of line and considered materiality, the range reflects the disciplined geometry of architecture and the linear precision of industrial pipelines. Streamlined silhouettes and luxurious finishes embody our Studio’s signature balance of refinement and restraint. A distinctive feature lies in the introduction of a wood inlay – an homage to Breuer’s tactile approach to furniture design. Inspired by the armrest detailing of his seating, this element is not ornamental, but sensory: softening the precision of metal with warmth.
Developed in close collaboration with Interior Architect Pablo Rimoldi, the collection is guided by a central question: what defines luxury today? The answer is found not in excess, but in restraint—in the nobility of materials, clarity of form and the creation of pieces designed to endure.
“True luxury resides in objects that transcend trend, offering longevity both in function and aesthetic. This is an approach strongly promoted by the Bauhaus movement.”The collection comprises a considered suite of wall and deck-mounted taps, alongside lever and cross handles. Three distinct expressions – standard metal, metal inlay and wood inlay – offer nuanced customisation allowing each piece to respond seamlessly to its interior context.
To mark the launch the Katharine Pooley and THG Paris teams hosted an immersive launch in the THG showroom in Milan’s Brera district, translating the collection’s philosophy into a physical and spatial form. Material continuity defined the space, with wood detailing echoed across vanities and mirrors. Beautiful pieces from industry peers Ben Whistler and Oliveri completed the overall scene.
A further iteration will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, demonstrating the collection’s versatility across both residential and maritime environments. The Marcel Collection reflects a longstanding relationship between Pooley’s studio and THG Paris—uniting visionary design with a legacy of craftsmanship and technical excellence.
