Introducing Edoardo Arricale
Introducing Edoardo Arricale, the English-Italian Designer behind the Gathering Table.
Edoardo Arricale is an English-Italian designer behind the Gathering Table. A self-described hands-on designer, you might find him at the factory tweaking the scale or proportions of one of his prototypes, “until it feels right”. Currently based in Singapore, Arricale has a wide range of experience that includes a background in both hospitality business management and interior design.
He’s worked for multiple design firms and recently was the FF&E director for WeWork. He also designs beautiful furniture—simple, ergonomic pieces that play with scale and volume; and that are timeless. Recently, he started his most important role to date—as a new dad—and after eight years in the multicultural, tropical city-state, Arricale is on the verge of returning to his hometown of London. Recently, we sat down with this multi-talented designer and he gave us a little glimpse into his world.
What is your vision for the products?
I want businesses and homes to use the Gathering Collection to foster human connections. I’m a massive believer in human interaction and feel that furniture is the perfect tool to create stronger societal and family bonds.
Can you share any insight into the manufacturing processes?
As I mentioned, I’m a lover of scale and volume. The Gathering Table is a pedestal and safety is always a concern, so we created iron-moulded removable weights to ensure the table’s stability and minimizes any potential damage during shipping. Everything is knock-down, so we can ship more efficiently and do our part to reduce the product’s carbon footprint. We used a 4% sheen on the timber to ensure that it has a robust finish yet still allowed infrared mouses to work well on the surface. Overall, the quality is second to none. I have designed two collections for NOMI that I regard as heirloom collections. They will withstand the test of time and are pieces that can be passed down to future generations.
