The Hopkins Collection was initially inspired by archival photographs of woven twine furniture made in Cote d’Azur during the 1940s. Local French craftspeople had responded to the material shortages of war, using hemp twine to create a limited number of chairs. Few pieces of the twine seating from that period exist today, yet the furniture was a unique expression of the French Riviera. This collection creates an entirely new and expanded line of furniture in the spirit of those originals. This Collection won awards at NeoCon and has been published in books and design magazines.
The Hopkins Collection was initially inspired by archival photographs of woven twine furniture made in Cote d’Azur during the 1940s. Local French craftspeople had responded to the material shortages of war, using hemp twine to create a limited number of chairs. Few pieces of the twine seating from that period exist today, yet the furniture was a unique expression of the French Riviera. This collection creates an entirely new and expanded line of furniture in the spirit of those originals. This Collection won awards at NeoCon and has been published in books and design magazines.
Thayer Hopkins and Ellen Rothstein find harmony in their individual skill sets, blending their talents to inform a unique perspective on design. Beginning his career as an architect, Hopkins’s work is influenced by his sensitivity to space and form, while Rothstein’s background as an abstract artist provides her with an acute awareness of texture and composition.
Together, the two bring a breadth of knowledge and decades of experience, allowing them to create furniture designs that are both functional and singularly striking. Their shared passion is evident in their transcendence of typical furniture design, creating works of art that are also practical for everyday use.