EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN
LUSITANO COLLECTION
YEAR 2024
UPHOLSTERED IN CREAM SKERRY BY OSBORNE & LITTLE,
QUASINERO OR CASTORO ADORABILE ALPACA BY DEDAR
NATURAL OR STAINED OAK LEGS
HORSE HAIR BACK DETAIL
| IN | H | 30.9 | W | 27.5 | D | 35.9 | SH | 16.6 | ||
| CM | H | 78.7 | W | 69.9 | D | 91.4 | SH | 42.2 |
CUSTOM SIZE OR FINISH ON REQUEST
MADE IN PORTUGAL
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Jessica Gersten
Born Maine, USA, 1970
An American interior designer, Gersten launched her eponymous studio in 2008 to nurture a long-standing vision of creating a full lifestyle experience. Working with color and texture, proportion and form, her work combines understated luxury, emotional narrative, and bold originality. Gersten’s transition from fashion to interiors was an organic realization of her artistic journey and allowed her to apply principles of design across disciplines to create works of unique elegance and ingenuity
With an earthy yet contemporary aesthetic and a focus on multi-sensorial experience, Gersten utilizes neutral palettes, a variety of textures, complementary materials with sculptural silhouettes, and timeless detail. The result is spaces and collectible works that comprise a cohesive, continuous narrative of harmony and grace with a dash of whimsy and irony
With her inaugural collection of furniture, Gersten has applied her wealth of knowledge of fashion, art, and interiors to create singular works of collectible design. Her first collection, Lusitano, celebrates nature’s beauty and sculptural form with handcrafted, sustainable pieces made by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. Exclusively for Studiotwentyseven, the collection offers a rare blend of beauty, sustainability, and personalization
Before founding her studio, Gersten spent 15 years in the fashion industry, working for world-renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Kenneth Cole. Gersten has rapidly become one of the most celebrated innovators in the interior and collectible design space, with projects gracing the pages of AD France, AD Italia, and AD Mexico, among other premier art and design publications
Lusitano
A celebration of sculptural artistry and the inherent beauty of the natural world, the Lusitano combines timeless craftsmanship with a bold, contemporary vision. Named after the Lusitano horse—Portugal’s storied equine breed renowned for its grace, strength, and noble character—it pays homage to these qualities through its organic design and innovative use of materials
Each work is upholstered and draped in horsehair, a material traditionally associated with equestrian heritage but reimagined here as a tactile and ecological medium for collectible design. Visually captivating as it is durable, the horsehair is draped to emphasize its movement and luster, reflecting Gersten’s background in fashion and an enduring fascination with how textiles interact with form
The collection’s silhouettes are defined by sinuous curves and voluptuous contours, evoking a sense of harmony between the human body and form. Designed to follow the body’s natural lines, each work offers an exceptional ergonomic experience without sacrificing aesthetic impact. The artistry lies not only in the comfort but also in the way each work transforms preconceived notions of material and design, marrying irony with elegance
made in Portugal by master upholsterers, the Lusitano series is exclusively for Studiotwentyseven and is available range of sizes, finishes, and tailoring options. This commitment to individuality ensures that each work is as unique as the horse it draws inspiration from, making it a perfect union of form, function, and personal expression
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