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"The
collection is a clear and intelligent reaction to
the glamour usually associated with contemporary
design and redresses the need for craftsmanship
over styling in design and production."
- Canadian Interiors 2004 |
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"The design character of their new furniture is down to earth. The duo stands for timelessness and high quality craftsmanship.
- Casa Deco 2002 |
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"Speke
Klein's production has gained recognition for its
high quality, modernist aesthetic. The designers'
European design training is evident in the simple,
elegant lines and straight forward functionalism
of their furniture."
- Habitat 2002 |
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"Always
at the leading edge of contemporary... Speke Klein
designs and manufactures furniture and accessories
that are at once elegant and innovative."
- Interieurs 2000 |
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"Their
work is meticulously crafted and catches the discerning
eye."
- Report on Business 1999 |
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"The
methodical assurance with which both Speke and Klein
blend traditions of modernism and craft should very
quickly give these young designers a place in a
Canadian design culture that is sparsely populated
with such thoughtful talent."
- Azure 1999 |
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| Exhibitions |
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| August 2002 – January 2003
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Habitat: Canadian Design Now, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Canada
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New Landscape: Design Transforms Canadian Furniture, Design Exchange, Toronto, Canada
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Small Wonders - Furniture for Children, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
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| August 1998
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Edinburgh Festival Exhibition, Whytock & Reid, Edinburgh, UK
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| July 1998
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New Designers, Business Design Centre, London, UK
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| July 1998
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Raw Material, The Gallery,
Cork Street, London, UK
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| Awards
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ICFF Editors Awards - Craftsmanship |
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Bolder Furniture Competition - Honourable Mention - Muse Cabinet
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| July 1998
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Oldham Business Award
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| July 1998
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Smallpiece Design for Production Award - ‘Nested Technology’ computer desk
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| July 1998
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Smallpiece Design Award - Honourable Mention - ‘One-Offmann’ solid wood chair
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| July 1998
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Smallpiece Design for Production Award - Honourable Mention - ‘Bob 60’ solid wood stacking chair
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