'THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME'
Gallery COLLECTIONAL is proud to present our inaugural exhibition 'The Shape of Things to Come', to open our new space in Dubai.
'Mirage' collection
Sabine Marcelis
Combining pieces from renowned designers that have never been seen before in Dubai, our opening exhibition 'The Shape of Things to Come', curated by Catalina Ruiz-Urquiola, features a hand-picked selection of cutting-edge design with the world premiere of exclusively commissioned works by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis created especially for Gallery COLLECTIONAL.
Browse the featured artists and designers or visit us to see the exhibition for yourself.
IN DISPLAY

Salvatori
The Village Novecento Pietra d’Avola, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, is a decorative object expressed in a pair of houses, with the clean, precise lines of each piece recalling the style of Italy’s Novecento movement, the inspiration for the name he chose. The design sees an interchange of high and low arches, artfully cut so as to highlight the distinctive characteristic. It features a vivid rich dark tones of Pietra d’Avola.

Dirk Van Der Kooij
The Meltingpot table designed by Kooij plays a keystone role in the circular design practice at Kooij. Discarded recycled plastic prototypes, production faults, and color tests form the basis of the conglomerate Meltingpot. Meltingpots are made available online as they are produced.

House of Finn Juhl
Pelican Chair, designed by Finn Juhl. His fascination for surrealism is visible in the Pelican Chair. Out of all his many designs, the Pelican Chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. The Pelican Chair is produced in two versions - with or without buttons. It is manufactured with a cushion and upholstered by hand in Denmark in fabric. The legs are available in oak, walnut, or black paint.

House of Finn Juhl
Reading Chair, designed by Finn Juhl. In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this simple, unpretentious, yet thoroughly well-designed and visually pleasing chair. The chair is perfectly fit for private homes, hotels, restaurants and conference facilities alike. The Reading Chair is manufactured in oak with a back piece of oak and walnut or in a fully black painted version.

Man of Parts
Mainkai, designed by Sebastian Herkner. Mainkai, or Main River Quay in English, is the riverside boulevard in Frankfurt, Germany, close to where designer Sebastian Herkner grew up and still calls home today. The spherical fishing floats and mooring buoys that bob along the river with an ethereal glow at night inspired the Mainkai's lamps' design.

Gabriel Hendifar
The slip-cast porcelain forms of the lantern series float along a rigid brass structure. Their glow is punctuated by finely incised fluting, connecting to the essential element of historical lanterns – light passing through a delicate protective form. Repeating spheres act as a counterpoint to the sizeable shades. A dimmer ball sits on the base.

Gabriel Hendifar
A robust study of material evokes the grace and strength of its equine contributor. Wefts of horsehair are combined with brass and etched glass, implying a structural weight-bearing function for the coarse hair.

Dirk Van Der Kooij
The Meltingpot table designed by Kooij plays a keystone role in the circular design practice at Kooij. Discarded recycled plastic prototypes, production faults, and color tests form the basis of the conglomerate Meltingpot. Meltingpots are made available online as they are produced.

Draga&Aurel
A superb and inimitable showcase of craftsmanship, this unique coffee table is part of the Transparency Matters Collection. Entirely crafted by hand through the casting techniques of both resin and brass, it is composed of a one-of-a-kind resin top boasting a polished emerald green tone that results from a unique combination of three layers of mold. The finished piece looks like a precious gem. The elegant column-style base is a cylinder made of brass enriched by a natural golden finish. Also available in other colors and measures, any variation in the top is not to be considered a flaw but a stylistic choice of the designer.

Faina
In Ukrainian, PLYN means fluidity. Taking inspiration from water, a new design piece by Faina manifests soft power. Primitive massive blocks recall the outlines of coastal stones, which forms were naturally polished by water."Water is soft and accepting. At the same time, it overcomes all the rigid and rock. This soft power is revealed in PLYN sofa”, comments Victoria Yakusha, founder of Faina."I started thinking about acceptance and fluidity after the pandemic when we all felt on our skin that we couldn't affect some things. In today's world, acceptance is often equated with weakness and vulnerability. But it has its hidden power. Water moves stones with its softness.”PLYN sofa was presented at the personal Faina exhibition in Paris, which took place during Summer Solstice, the time of natural renewal. A Series of art photos crossed the parallel between the PLYN sofa and a human — consonant in their fluid lines and keeping the soft power inside.“We must learn from Water. Flexible and accepting, it changes its forms but never loses its essence. Accepting the outer world and interacting with it, we’ll reveal our soft power”.This piece is handcrafted from wood, natural textile, and soft filling. Besides a big sofa, PLYN soft range includes a bed, a small sofa, an armchair, and a bench. With soft, fluid lines yet a strong character, it brings natural calmness to the space.

Gabriel Hendifar
Using a strict arrangement of semi-precious stones, Talisman 14 Pendant Light by Gabriel Hendifar for Apparatus recalls the fine details found on statues in the ancient city of Persepolis. Agate, jasper, or jade beads are pierced by finely fluted pins, affixing them to a leather-bound brass structure.

Christopher Boots
Meteors slash through the sky, dazzling all who witness their strangeness. It is this primal, cosmic energy that is captured in METEOR. METEOR implements a delicate hand-picked selection of gradations of natural smoky quartz and natural clear quartz, conveying the dynamism and movement of cosmic matter plummeting to Earth. Warm light emanates through the naturally uncut crystals, providing a dramatic glow through dimmable LED technology.

Laurids Gallée
In ancient cosmologies, the Empyrean was believed to be a celestial place in the highest of heavens, occupied by the element of fire. The warm glow of the ceiling light Empyrean suspended 01 pays homage to this antiquated concept, as Gallée experiments with light through material hues, transparency, and luminosity. Paired with studies of space from today, Gallée observed the warped behavior of light around black holes and translated it into the refraction of light in the Empyrean light. 24m of LED-light strips illuminate the dark resin centerpieces from within, while the rounded edges contort the light rays, creating a floating effect that moves around the geometric composition. The thickness of the resin blocks with the intangible translucence of the light creates a compelling juxtaposition that constitutes a balanced yet playful aesthetic that teases the eye. Empyrean suspended 01 is the first light in the Empyrean collection. As Gallée experiments with the light bending qualities of translucent resin, the Empyrean collection will grow and continue to catch the light.

Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.

Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.

Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.

Christopher Duffy
A study of depth and our perception of it, the Abyss Horizon uses the interplay between light and layers of the natural Birchwood coloration and sculpted blue glass to forge a mesmerizing three-dimensional canvas – reminiscent of our perception of water and how we observe its color transform at different depths. The perceived change in color becomes the element that gives true meaning to the piece, conjuring up ideas of a great oceanic topography and transforming the flowing design into an expressive object.

Steven John Clark
PEARLY SKELP begs no camouflage, no pardons, and nothing further from the finest. Pearly skelp dons a military issue flat top as if it were a tiara. A commando of elegance and femininity, destined for the obstacle course of the evening's grand ball. HURRY NOW. Stand this fair lady up, she’ll knock your block quicker than you are to know better. A vision of beauty so rare.

Jan Ernst
The fossil floor light was inspired by my fascination with shells, exoskeletons, and stone imprints. The coastline of South Africa varies from rugged and dramatic cliffs crashing into the oceans to sandy beaches that are gentle.

Christophe Delcourt
Vases in marble, Grey Saint-Laurent, Fior di Pesco, white Carrara marble, Nero Marquina, Black & Gold, Grand Antique, Calcutta Viola, Roman Travertine

George Geara
Backrest: Handcarved solid wood. Seating: Full upholstered seat in "velvet" fabric. Legs: 10mm laser cut, powder-coated steel with polyamide detail

George Geara
Back rest: Handcarved solid wood. Seating: Full upholstered seat in "velvet" fabric. Legs: 10mm laser cut, powder coated steel with polyamide detail

George Geara
Back rest: Handcarved solid wood. Seating: Full upholstered seat in "Bouclette" fabric. Legs: 10mm laser cut, powder coated steel with polyamide detail

Emmemobili
Iperbole S Chair, designed by Ferruccio Laviani, is a chair with curves and lines that generate shapes and surfaces which intersect defining volumes. The Iperbole chair is a fusion of the Emmemobili craftsmanship and the latest technology, which is multilayer bent wood. It has a seat and a backrest made of leather. It features nubuck leather upholstery.

Alexander Lamont
A beautiful 3-panel screen designed by Antonio de Motta, bringing Brazilian curves and flair with playful use of negative space and texture. Finished in silvered straw marquetry and grey Koto veneer. Finishes: Ebony Straw, Wenge Silvered Straw, Koto

Alexander Lamont
Any great drinks table should have beautiful sensuous legs and a top that mystifies and asks to be touched. Fine shiburi dyeing with natural indigo is used to accent the parchment top with a beautiful pattern. The bronze legs lean sensuously together.

Alexander Lamont
Sculpted facets draw and attract the light while amulets of straw marquetry in ombre tones adorn the warmly patinated cast mirrors. Finishes: Mirror, Patinated Brass, Straw Marquetry

Alexander Lamont
Sculpted facets draw and attract the light while amulets of straw marquetry in ombre tones adorn the warmly patinated cast mirrors. Finishes: Mirror, Patinated Brass, Straw Marquetry

Michael Anastassiades
The Mobile Chandeliers are delicate structures balanced in perfect equilibrium. Constructed following the principles of a mobile, these are arrangements of linear tubes, geometric light sources, reflective surfaces and counterbalancing weights. The pieces rotate freely and delicately, creating an ever-changing lighting configuration unique to the space they occupy. Each Mobile Chandelier is individually tailored to ensure the balance of its approximately 200 hand-crafted patinated-brass components. Every piece is unique in its dimension and compositional balance, due to the varying weight of the mouth-blown opaline glass. Unique Edition.

Alexander Lamont
A glowing evening sun shimmers. Hewn legs cast in lost wax bronze support a dramatically elegant top. The straw marquetry is dyed by hand in our own workshops to five subtle tones of Burnt Coral before being inlaid in a sunburst pattern. Designed by Antonio da Motta, the inspiration draws from Yoruba ideas of power and belief. Finishes: Burnt Coral Straw, Bronze Patina

Christophe De La Fontaine
Serpentine sofa designed by Christophe de la Fontaine, is a modern sofa incorporating different seating solutions in one object. Serpentine looks like a conclusive singular but is a system available in various sizes and finishes.

Denholm
The Classic range Ellie side table designed by Steve John Clark is made of South Australian Limestone and sculpted entirely by hand.

Christophe Delcourt
Vases in marble, Grey Saint-Laurent, Fior di Pesco, white Carrara marble, Nero Marquina, Black & Gold, Grand Antique, Calcutta Viola, Roman Travertine

Goula/Figuera
The two Rosae Pedestals demonstrate the designers Goula/Figuera's ability to tame and constrain a material while creating a unique duality. These solid Walnut or Brushed Oak side tables have a textured base and legs that have been gouged and scooped out that starkly oppose the smooth and silky tabletop.

Dan Yeffet
Floor lamp in marble and glass. Carrara marble, clear glass, sanded glass diffuser. Nero Marquina marble, black smoked glass, sanded glass diffuser. Black & Gold marble or travertine, bronze smoked glass, sanded glass diffuser

Manu Bañó
OBJ-02 is a low chair composed of a repetition of brass tubes. Each one is cut in half and bent independently, creating the back, seat, and legs. The brass is preserved unsealed and with all the defects of its manufacture and handling.

Parachilna
Gweilo Han GR Floor Lamp, designed by Partisans, is an unusually designed floor lamp that resembles a ghost. The name Gweilo is a Chinese word for ghost. When you look at the lamp, it gives you the feeling of a ghost in the room. It features a hand-molded acrylic, light can be seen, but only guess the structure.

Brian Chaaban
Cast from solid bronze, the Everest Vessel / Bowl is a functional and sculptural work with Wood Grain Detail and Golden Patina

Brian Chaaban
"Hestia" Vase - Solid Bronze Vase with Red / Amber Bronze Patina - Cast from Solid Bronze, the "Hestia" Vase is a functional and sculptural work

Brian Chaaban
"Vale" Vessel / Bowl - Solid Bronze Vessel with Blackened Bronze Patina. This is a functional and sculptural work

Brian Chaaban
The Mavis Footed Dish is cast from solid bronze, and is a functional and sculptural work

Brian Chaaban
The "Zion" Vessel - Solid Bronze Vessel / Bowl with Ambered Bronze Finish. This is a functional and sculptural work

Brian Chaaban
Cast from solid bronze, the Cliff Vase (Small) is a functional and sculptural work with wood grain detail and golden bronze patina

Brian Chaaban
Cast from solid bronze, the Cliff Vase is a functional and sculptural work with Wood Detail and Gold Patina

Brian Chaaban
"Flora" Vessel / Bowl - Cast from Solid Bronze Bowl with Wood Grain and Gold Bronze Patina

Jan Ernst
The Womb Lamp series is inspired by the mountain landscape near Cape Town. The area is known for its sculptural rock formations in shades of terracotta, amber, and ochre.

Jan Ernst
The work is influenced by Jan Ernst's fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and geological formations. The designs have evolved into functional art and sculptural furniture expressed mainly through ceramics and gypsum. Handmade in Capetown.

Jan Ernst
The work is influenced by Jan Ernst's fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and geological formations. The designs have evolved into functional art and sculptural furniture expressed mainly through ceramics and gypsum. Handmade in Capetown.