'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Vittorio Introini
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, pair of lounge chairs, in suede and chrome, Italy,1969 This set of two lounge chairs is designed by Vittorio Introini and produced by Saporiti in chrome and dar green upholstery. The lounge chairs feature a steel shell with thick, comfortable cushions inside. The steel is polished and therefore works as a mirror. This cubist designed is finished with elegant details and nifty buttons and connections. The large cushions makes sure these easy chairs are highly comfortable. Upholstered in dark navy-green fabric, which makes these chairs slightly extravagant. The fabric is in good condition. If desired reupholstery is possible in any kind of leather or fabric of your choice. The very experienced craftsman of our in-house atelier are specialist on reupholstery of design furniture. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains it's value and is ready for the many years to come. Seat Height: 40 CM

Toni Zuccheri
Toni Zuccheri for Venini, table light 'Membrane', glass, chromed metal, Italy, 1960s. An Italian Space Age table lamp called 'Membrane' by Toni Zuccheri. The large bulb is executed in milky and crystal glass, which creates an interesting light partition in combination with the pink light source. It's supported by a chromed base.

Giotto Stoppino
This 'Cobra' chair was designed by Giotto Stoppino during the 1970s and produced in Italy. The chair features a tubular structure in chrome metal, winding from the base to the seat and backrest. The seat and back are made from foam covered in black leatherette. Seat Height: 53 CM

Yrjo Kukkapuro
This 'Karuselli' swivel lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, originally designed in 1964 features a strong fiberglass shell, soft black leather upholstery, and a chromed steel swivel mechanism that rotates and tilts to achieve the most comfortable sitting position. Designed with ergonomics in mind and perfectly proportioned to cradle the human body Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto established a legacy of durable and modern decor options with Artek, founded in 1935. This 'Karuselli' swiveling lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Sold As: Set of 2 Seat Height: 36.8 CM

Tarquini Martensson And Michael Tarp Jensen
Tarquini Mårtensson, Michael Tarp Jensen, armchairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, wool, Denmark, 1974 This rare pair of chairs was designed by Danish architects Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen for Idrættens Hus ('House of Sports'). This impressive Brutalist complex was situated in Brøndby, a few kilometers outside of Kopenhagen and built in 1974. The immense venue featured sports facilities, offices and meeting rooms. Today, the Danish Sports Confederation is still held in Idrættens Hus together with Team Denmark, Anti Doping Denmark and a number of special federations. Inside the building, the function-driven and well constructed furniture compliments the sturdy exterior of the building. The black lacquered chairs show an honest construction with all metal joints and mounts visible. The rounded seats are upholstered in a bright green wool. The open construction of the chairs contribute to the architectural feeling the chairs evoke. Seat Height: 44 CM

Fabio Giampietro
‘The Wave’ is part of the award-winning series Hyperplanes of Simultaneity (2016-2019). The project was presented with an exhibition in 2016 at Palazzo Reale, Milan and suddenly was considered a virtuous example of the union of tradition and innovation: a combination of virtual reality and painting. It was a huge success ahead of its time and in the same year, "Hyperplanes of Simultaneity" obtained the Lumen Prize, the international award for the best works of art created with the use of new technologies. Diptych-Oil on canvas

Dirk Van Der Kooij
Composed of a series of fat, broken lines, the Stopstool gains structure as molten plastic ribbons overlap in 3 key points. Stopstool sage is a canvas for soft, earthy tonal gradation. Wide strokes of printed material lend themselves to rich pigmentation, taking full advantage of the painterly joys of this dough-like material. Stop stool sage is entirely one-off, as texture and color expression according to the past life of the recycled plastic. The Stopstool is extruded from recycled fridge interiors and is not intended for extended outdoor use. UV exposure may yellow the white plastic and dull brighter colors over time.

Dirk Van Der Kooij
The Sunflower lends playful structure to the fresnel family. Positioned atop asymmetrical steel stems, combined blooms exhale a warm, twinkling light. Hot ribbons of recycled plastic build each lens slowly, layer by layer. Sourced from rooftop windows, safety glasses, and industrial chocolate moulds, this unlikely material gifts durability and glasslike transparency to the flowers. Mounted upon a central steel ball, each tactile lens is easily redirected by hand.Recycled plastic, much like wood, carries indicators of its history. Based on the previous life of our plastic, the transparent material can appear cool or warm. The specific tint is not under our control, though is part of the joy in granting material a second life. Textured off black finish frame with 45cm round base.Angle of fixtures manually adjustable by swiveling around ballsIllumination: Replaceable LED modules 86WattsDimming hardware is built into the Sunflower, controlled by a footswitch on the baseplate.

Paolo Regis
Varanasi (India) 2018 the oldest city of the world 4000 years of history; where the Indus soul meet the Ganga river.

Paolo Regis
New York Marathon 2017 45k of participants and 2 million of spectators; Where Gospel meets the runners.

Paolo Regis
Bodhgaya ( India, Bihar ) teachings with H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama. 2015 Meditative Stage of the monks doing puja’s.

Paolo Regis
Bodhgaya ( India, Bihar ) teachings with H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama. 2015 Meditative Stage of the monks doing puja’s.

Paolo Regis
Bodhgaya ( India, Bihar ) teachings with H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama. 2015 Meditative Stage of the monks doing puja’s.

Paolo Regis
Accra ( Ghana ) on the stadium during the African Cup Nation 2008.

Alexander Lamont
The surface texture of these bronze vessels is rough and ancient. The gold interior emits a wonderful light. Finishes: Bronze, Gold Leaf

Alexander Lamont
Inspired by an early twentieth century bracelet, the inter-locking elements of the mirror-frame's structure presented a wonderful technical challenge. Finishes: Silvered Straw, Calligrapher’s Silver, Mirror Beechwood Straw, Calligrapher’s Gold, Mirror

Alexander Lamont
A sunburst of straw fans out in gorgeous gold cast brass creating a sculptural and functional vessel. Finishes: Burnished Brass

Alexander Lamont
An open space joins two elements to create a sculptural and textural accent to the room cast in a bronze patinated subtle texture. Finishes:Bronze Patina

Corine Van Voorbergen
Mixed media, acrylic paint, natural pigment powder, ink and expoy, messing

Corine Van Voorbergen
Mixed media, acrylic paint, natural pigment powder, ink and expoy, messing

Niko Koronis
GSD console designed by Niko Koronis is a resin console in G collection created with precision on a resin block, creating a dynamic interplay of lights, shapes, and shadows. It is a 2019 Limited Edition 8+4AP.

Christophe Delcourt
The Roi stools evoke the outline of chess pieces or a pommel horse. It draws its stylistic vocabulary from the tradition of turned wood, in this precious and fine art consisting in subtracting, hollowing out, and redrawing the material so as to glorify it.Materials: Base in dark grey ceramic. Seat made in wood lined with foam and covered with leather (Stolz)Made in France

Stephan Parmentier
Scala Large Vase & Lantern, designed by Stéphane Parmentier, is a distinctive decorative vase inspired by the “stacked” shape often seen at the base of some buildings in Italy. The base is covered with White Printed Calfskin Golf leather, while the shade is in transparent glass.

Joe Colombo
“Joe Colombo has opened the way to the imaginative Italian design” Rattan and rattan-core structure, cushion in polyurethane foam with removable fabric. NASTRO Armchair Rattan Laccato with Cushion in blue color fabric.

Sabine Marcelis
Warm sun on the desert sand, the shimmering lights of Dubai - Sabine Marcelis' works capture the energy of nature and the vibrancy of urban life. As the shapes and colors shift and merge with their surroundings, these dualities harmonize in whispers of light and reflection. The mirage of the two as separate fades as we embrace all the possibilities that they invite us to imagine. Glass Table, composed of glass panel and glass 2 glass cylinders.

Sabine Marcelis
Warm sun on the desert sand, the shimmering lights of Dubai - Sabine Marcelis' works capture the energy of nature and the vibrancy of urban life. As the shapes and colors shift and merge with their surroundings, these dualities harmonize in whispers of light and reflection. The mirage of the two as separate fades as we embrace all the possibilities that they invite us to imagine. Material: Glass mirror

Stephan Parmentier
Scala Small Vase & Lantern, designed by Stéphane Parmentier, is a distinctive decorative vase inspired by the “stacked” shape often seen at the base of some buildings in Italy. The base is covered with White Printed Calfskin Golf leather, while the shade is in transparent glass.

Salvatori
Gravity Zodiac Sagittarius, designed by Salvatori Design Center, is a homage to the extraordinary capacity of natural stone to transmit an energy that changes with every person with whom it comes into contact. We set about harnessing that in a meaningful way that would resonate with whoever held it in their hands. The result is the Gravity Zodiac collection of twelve spheres, each associated with a sign of the zodiac, its ruling planet and a stone and, consequently a particular energy. To accentuate the association with the planets, each sphere was designed to rotate on a bronze base in a recreation of the motion of heavenly bodies. The idea behind the collection is to create a realignment with the energy of the ruling planet by revisiting the different celestial spheres through the characteristics of each star and its corresponding zodiac sign.

Salvatori
Gravity Zodiac Pisces, designed by Salvatori Design Center, is a homage to the extraordinary capacity of natural stone to transmit an energy that changes with every person with whom it comes into contact. We set about harnessing that in a meaningful way that would resonate with whoever held it in their hands. The result is the Gravity Zodiac collection of twelve spheres, each associated with a sign of the zodiac, its ruling planet and a stone and, consequently a particular energy. To accentuate the association with the planets, each sphere was designed to rotate on a bronze base in a recreation of the motion of heavenly bodies. The idea behind the collection is to create a realignment with the energy of the ruling planet by revisiting the different celestial spheres through the characteristics of each star and its corresponding zodiac sign.