Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

Founded in London in 1996 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby after studying architecture at the Royal College of Art, Barber Osgerby is a driving force in contemporary industrial design. The duo approaches objects through an architectural lens, focusing on how spatial interaction, folded planes, and honest materials shape daily life. Their multidisciplinary studio has produced benchmarks across furniture and lighting for leading global brands. For Vitra, they developed the forward-tilting Tip Ton chair and the ergonomic Pacific Chair, blending workplace ergonomics with domestic calm. For Flos, their spun-aluminium Bellhop and Tab lamps brought portable, ambient illumination into modern spaces. Their portfolio also includes the Olympic Torch for London 2012 and collaborations with Knoll, B&B Italia, and Mutina. Barber Osgerby transforms functional engineering into intuitive, elegant forms built for lasting connection.