Sahco 新系列纺织品，传承与创新的完美结合

Established in 1831, Sahco is renowned for its luxurious, high-quality textiles. In 2018, Kvadrat acquired the business and in January this year at Paris Déco Off, the fabric company’s 200-year-old story took another twist with the unveiling of the first collection under its new creative director Bengt Thornefors.

The appointment of the Swedish designer and co-founder of bedwear brand Magniberg was a bold move for the venerable German fabric house, but a smart one. Impressed by his work for Magniberg, Saint Laurent and Acne, Kvadrat CEO Anders Byriel knew Thornefors was the radical talent he needed.

‘Erie’ fabric draped over a chair upholstered in ‘Saji’, £200 per metre Sahco

‘He brings strong vision and ideas of the past and future into the interior space,’ Byriel says. Thornefors immediately saw parallels with the world of fashion; ‘Sahco has to be treated as a maison. I said to Anders that this is how I will proceed.’

Whether it’s his name (‘Bengt is an old man’s name!’ he jokes), his home – an 18th-century house outside Stockholm filled with contemporary art and furniture – or his work, Thornefors is in constant dialogue between past and present. It’s all he’s known. ‘My mother is from Thailand, my father is Swedish and I was born here [in Sweden]. Growing up we visited auctions and flea markets so I’ve always been interested in things with a past. I don’t think the new needs to exclude the old.’

‘Vivus’ fabric in lilac and black, £148 per metre Sahco

His first collection has a lightness of spirit grounded by two centuries’ worth of craftsmanship. Featherweight organzas sit alongside lived-in chenilles, linens shot through with sexy Lurex stripes and organic cottons alive with hand-drawn flora and fauna.

The monochromatic palette is lifted by vibrant shades of pink, red, lilac and lime. Edgy yet sensual, it’s an unapologetically forward-thinking statement of intent. ‘I try to see how the layers work together,’ Thornefors explains.

Sahco’s ‘Omeshi’ fabric, £180 per metre and ‘Erie’ fabric, £143 per metre Sahco

‘We have this white organza mesh, an off-white toile with a beautiful bird inspired by Japanese kimonos on top, then a washed-out sofa next to it. You have that shine and sheer, then the matte surface. It’s this high-low thing, like how we dress; I don’t think wearing a coat from Savile Row means you can’t put on a worn-out T-shirt.’

Sahco’s ‘Shigeru’ fabric in black and acid green, £140 per metre Sahco