Every show worth its bottomline plays up the anticipation of raising the curtain to reveal not only the performance but all of the hard work behind the scenes. Marion Stora has done much of the same with her inaugural furniture collection – Opening Acts. Stora initially worked on her own after opening the doors to her interiors studio in 2011 before working with a team to style distinct, warm, and lively spaces – all with a penchant for using hand-woven fabrics, raw hides, and wood.
Opening Acts harnesses the experience Stora has accrued in designing made-to-measure furniture pieces for her private clients, which turned into a refined 15-piece collection made in partnership with the finest craftspeople. The soft, harmonious lines she’s known for have found their way here as well, crafted in noble materials and accented with warm tones. By combining contemporary design with traditional skills, much like her primary inspiration, Pierre Chapo, Stora has brought to life a timeless family of furniture that’s full of integrity and character.
LA MONA table + ASTREA chair
The collection also shines a light on the designer’s matchmaking abilities among creative talents. For example, the LA MONA dining table features a sculptural base of Albizia wood from the Seychelles by Mauro Mori that’s topped with a material coating by artist Pierre Bonnefille, comprising mineral powder, natural pigment, and metallic powder that allows for a warm, visually soft surface. Meanwhile, Opening Acts’ SOULFUL armchair, with whimsical wooden armrests whose limbs extend into animal feet, is built by Charles Jouffre and upholstered in a handwoven fabric made by Toyine Sellers. One final piece we’ll add to the conversation is the ASTREA chair made and assembled by Laval. The seating brings together solid oak and natural leather upholstery that feels like the epitome of Stora’s style.
SOULFUL armchair
ASTREA chair
LA MONA table + ASTREA chair
SOULFUL armchair
ASTREA chair
NIGHT WELCOME bed
NIGHT WELCOME bed
ASTREA chair, EGON desk + MELODY bookcase
EGON desk
TINA piano stool
JEANNETTE cabinet
WO WO WO sideboard
ABYSSES rug
CHATTY bench
LITTLE DRUMMER stool
ROMANCE chest of drawers
Marion Stora
To learn more about the Opening Acts collection, visit marionstora.com.
