Joris Poggioli

Joris Poggioli

Since 2017, Joris Poggioli imagines his very own, sculptural furniture collections, giving privilege to the form and highlighting the power of the matter. Architect and interior designer, Joris Poggioli’s main inspirations come from his French-Italian roots. The French elegance and sophistication resonate with the Italian subtlety and eccentricity, creating the perfect symposium of the two cultures. In the design world, every line is symptom of the deepest personal research, which urges liberty, discipline and time for capturing daily life impulses and putting them at the mind’s mercy. The [auto edition] allows to globally oversee each stage of the creation process, from the drawing to the material sourcing, in which he particularly focuses, to the manufacturing step, which is closely followed for guaranteeing the best results. Joris Poggioli’s strong architectural vision allows him to create timeless objects in which the form prevails on everything else. Therefore, his pieces find their place in countless decorations, from historical to contemporary. The power of form, whether simple or elaborate, stands out and often flirts with sculpture. In this spirit, each piece simultaneously self-stands independently, but perfectly fits in along with the others.

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A | Profile:

Key points:

  • Architect and interior designer.

  • Launches Youth Editions in 2017.

  • Relies on auto edition to control every step of the creative process.

  • Recognized in the AD100 best in architecture & design for four consecutive years.

Nationality: French-Italian designer

Style: Sculptural, moving, timeless

  • Architectural vision.

  • Focused on the power of form and material.

B | Overview:

Studio Background : Since 2017

Since 2017, Joris Poggioli imagines his very own sculptural furniture collections, privileging form and highlighting the power of matter. Architect and interior designer, he draws inspiration from his French-Italian roots. French elegance resonates with Italian eccentricity, creating a fusion of cultures.

His strong architectural vision enables the creation of timeless objects where form prevails above all. Pieces fit seamlessly from historical to contemporary settings, blending simplicity and elaboration while flirting with sculpture.

Founder: Joris Poggioli

Approach, design philosophy: The wish to stir emotions

Joris Poggioli is "obsessed with form and shape." He designs furniture driven by pure form, allowing materials to "speak" and producing works that express creative freedom in a joyful manner without anything too serious. "My design work is best summed up as: The wish to stir emotions" (source: ArtTravel).

Style: a blend of sculptural forms with architectural rigor

Joris Poggioli's style blends sculptural forms with architectural rigor. His pieces are characterized by generous curves, bold structures, and a dialogue between functionality and aesthetics.

Main inspirations: Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, Tadao Ando

His inspirations are “Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, Tadao Ando" (source: EST tm).

He also responds to the art of Malevich, Kandinsky, and the playfulness and shapes of mid-century Italian designers like Ponti, Colombo, and Sottsass.

Identity and aesthetics: the poetry of form

The identity and aesthetics of Joris Poggioli are characterized by a passionate focus on form. "I love the poetry of form" (source: Theoreme Editions).

His collections are described as "sculptures" and "micro-architectures", bridging French sophistication with Italian eccentricity. His work transcends mere furniture, becoming timeless art pieces.

Values: honesty and freedom of expression

Joris Poggioli believes in "living from your dreams" and advises emerging designers to "ask yourself why you’re doing this work - usually, finding that answer leads to success" (source: ArtTravel).

His practice is rooted in freedom of expression, honesty, and trust in intuition and gut feelings over trends.

Creative process

The studio’s creative process is based on complete artistic freedom and detailed oversight from sketching to production. The [auto edition] model enables him to control material sourcing and closely follow the manufacturing process for the best results.

Production and materials

Materials are a key part of his design. He has a preference for marble, stone, lacquer, velvet, and blown glass. “In my approach, the choice of the material comes afterwards, like a garment, chosen according to the personality of the sketched piece” (source: Milk Decoration).

Production methods

The pieces are produced in collaboration with ateliers in Italy and Portugal. Youth Editions focuses on accessible pricing without compromising quality or aesthetics. “We never negotiated a euro with our manufacturers” (source: Milk Decoration).

Main categories

  • Furniture

  • Lighting

  • Interiors

  • Architecture

Notable collections

  • Youth Editions (2017)

  • Eden Paradiso (2020)

  • Nouvelle Vague (Youth Éditions reborn, 2023)

Major projects

  • 5th Season concept store, Wuhan, China

  • Private house project, Lisbon, Portugal

  • Contemporary palace, Hyderabad, India

  • Paris apartment renovation (2024)

Recognition

The designer’s talent was recognized by being included in the AD100 best in architecture & design for four consecutive years (source: Joris Poggioli Website).

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Awards and distinctions

  • Included in the AD100 best in architecture & design (4 consecutive years).

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