The Making
On White & Black, the construction becomes a drawing. Substantial black stitches outline each white leather panel, making the radial arrangement readable before the finer decoration comes into view. The plain spaces between those lines give the top its clarity.
The embroidery is concentrated within a circular centre. Angular star-like outlines cross around small radiating forms, with branching accents extending towards the stitched border. Fine decorative thread and heavier panel joins perform different roles, but the same dark colour holds them together.
Close inspection reveals the texture beneath the contrast: small creases in the white leather, the raised rhythm of joining stitches and subtle differences in the embroidered lines. These details soften a composition that might otherwise appear strictly graphic.
Collector’s Note
We chose this piece for the balance between a strong outline and a quiet surface. The black thread defines the shape without covering the leather, while the central motif provides a denser point of interest. There is enough undecorated space for both kinds of detail to remain distinct.
Beside dark wood or warm brown upholstery, the white brings a clear change of tone. Against plain linen, the black seams become the stronger element. A restrained surrounding palette allows the panel structure to carry the pattern without competing with other decoration.
Its rounded form keeps the contrast approachable. From across a room, the pouf reads as a simple white volume traced in black. Nearby, the grain and stitchwork reveal a more tactile object than that first graphic impression suggests.
White gives the space. Black gives the line.
