Simon James returns with a collection that speaks in quiet confidence. Four new pieces, the Portrait Lounge Chair, Sur Sofa, Block Chair and Block Stool continue his exploration of form, proportion and material clarity.

Each design is grounded in architectural reference, yet softened by detail. Together, they form a cohesive language of sculptural restraint.

Portrait Lounge Chair

A study in balance. The Portrait Lounge Chair draws from Brutalist architecture, with squared arms and an arched back that cantilever over a timber base. Its proportions are generous but measured, offering presence without excess. Designed for both residential and commercial spaces, it holds its own.

Sur Sofa

Sur is modular, but not modular as usual. Its curved forms rest on a shared plinth that appears to hover just above the floor. The system is generous in scale, with multi-density foam and feather fill for comfort. Configurations are flexible, but the design language remains consistent. Grounded, refined and quietly expressive.

Block Chair and Stool

The Block collection is a return to essentials. A squared timber frame is punctuated by bold junction detailing, giving each piece its own character.

LOUISE ROE introduces a new chapter in material and colour exploration, expanding its sculptural collection with fresh finishes and forms. The latest additions include lacquered beech in Deep Black and Olive Green, bringing a contemporary, high-gloss expression to select designs, alongside thermo-treated pine that adds natural warmth and tonal variation. These new finishes extend across the Pillabout Dining Tables and Spina seating collection, offering greater customisation while preserving the brand’s refined, architectural sensibility.

The Column Stone Lounge Table brings a bold new materiality to the collection. Carved from Estremoz marble or Ataíja Azul limestone, each table is completely unique, defined by the natural variations in its stone surface. With its low, geometric form, the design captures LOUISE ROE’s modern brutalist influence in its purest state.

Expanding on this sculptural language, the Spina Lounge Table and Bar Chair reimagine the brand’s signature silhouette at new scales. The Lounge Table anchors lounge spaces with its softly rounded form and asymmetrical vertical detailing, while the Bar Chair balances comfort and structure with a brushed steel footrest and curved timber seat. Together, these pieces continue LOUISE ROE’s pursuit of expressive minimalism — design that feels both grounded and elevated.