When they founded BassamFellows in 2003, Australian architect Craig Bassam and U.S. creative director Scott Fellows took a clear stance on the value of American design. They wanted to merge modernism and authentic craftsmanship in a philosophy they call Craftsman Modern. Their goal was to create a holistic brand using the best construction techniques and finest materials for products ranging from minimalist furniture to fashion accessories. The brand made its debut at the 2003 Milan Furniture Fair with the BassamFellows Tractor Stool in solid walnut, combining architectural rigour with a sculptural, organic silhouette. Over the years, the company has added small and large pieces of furniture to its collection, including chairs, desks, daybeds and trays, all made from natural, high-quality materials such as wood, oxidized brass, and leather. In addition to its own products, BassamFellows has collaborated with other brands such as MillerKnoll, Stellar Works, and Geiger Textiles. The company also undertakes residential, hospitality and commercial architecture projects that investigate the potential of integration and the relationships between interiors and exteriors.
BassamFellows furniture inspired by the great masters
After working together at the Swiss fashion house Bally, Craig Bassam and Scott Fellows founded their company to bring the luxury industry business model to the furniture industry. They wanted to create a new concept in American luxury, balancing artisanal craft with state-of-the-art industrial production. Theirs is an elegant and contemporary design, durable in its materials and taste. Architecture is a constant source of inspiration for BassamFellows, starting with Philip Johnson's Schlumberger Administration Building, which the brand transformed into its headquarters after extensive renovation. A visit to Louis Kahn's Exeter Library led to the creation of the Spindle Chair, a reinterpretation of the classic Windsor Chair. Their version replaces the wood spindles and legs with thin steel, making the solid wood backrest and seat seem like two floating surfaces. Another master, Charles Eames, inspired the Petal Chair. They used state of the art 3d molding technology to curve the plywood into a supremely ergonomic shape. The Geometric collection celebrates the formal purity of the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. This family of chairs, tables, lounge chairs, and daybeds transforms cold-rolled tubular steel into shapes marked by extreme lightness and suspension.
Modernism and craft: Craftsman Modern by BassamFellows
Nature is an essential source of inspiration for BassamFellows. The shape of a small pebble encountered on a walk around Cape Cod gave rise to the idea for the Pebble seating collection of chairs and stools with an organic and sculptural appearance that can adapt to any context. Also inspired by natural landscapes. the Asymmetric sofa collection is among the most significant BassamFellows pieces. Conceived by Craig Bassam for his personal study, it is suitable for work and moments of reflection and relaxation. The Asymmetric collection consists of sofas in three lengths and two depths in armed and armless versions that allow myriad landscape configurations with varying horizontal planes.
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