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Melbourne Luxury Brand Sets Its Sights on International Scene
CEO Cristian Cocolea Talks About Design Philosophy, Future Plans
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 12, 2021: Luxury furniture brand founder Cristian Cocolea sat with lifestyle magazine Love Happens for an in-depth look at his design philosophy. This interview comes at the fore of the company’s multi-phase expansion plan, which involves building a global audience and customer base for their pieces. Cocolea’s eponymous furniture brand is known for its avant-garde approach to bespoke and curated furniture.
The conversation delved into Cocolea’s inspiration for his designs, as well as some of the pieces and collections he is most proud of. The designer and founder maintains that his art reflects his passion. He said: “When my imagination can be translated into creating furniture and art that reflects my passion, vision, and love of what I do, I feel blessed…. Each piece is unique … when a vision becomes reality, I feel accomplished.”
For Cocolea, the personal and professional are intertwined—he says his experiences drive his output. “To make luxury you need to live it,” he says, a point of view reflected in the company’s plans for the future. According to the designer, they are in the process of building luxury accommodations that showcase pieces from the Cool as Foc Art Collection by Cristian Constantin in a collaboration that expresses Cocolea’s bold style.
Besides the partnership with Cool as Foc Art, Cocolea has worked with other companies in the past. The designer mentioned creating a bespoke table for No1 Fertility, an IVF clinic on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. The custom furniture’s clear resin surface is dotted with floating 24-carat gold leaf pieces. It is similar to the designer’s Billionaire Dining Table, which he considers one of his most timeless designs. The company has also worked on custom furniture for Harley Davidson in Gosford, NSW, delivering pieces to match the motorcycle manufacturer’s UK store.
Cocolea’s offices are located on Hyde Street in Yarraville, VIC. They also have a showroom in Melbourne—interested parties can book a virtual consultation or a private viewing.