The Pavilion of Art and Design (PAD) in Mayfair's Berkeley Square opened with strong sales, with limited-edition design pieces selling rapidly. Highlights included a Finn Juhl Judas table at Modernity, Alvar Aalto furniture at Rose Uniacke, and works by Carlo Bugatti at Sceners, which won best stand. Gallerists reported high demand for bar carts and Scandinavian design, while Tristano di Robilant's glass sculptures and Max Lamb's ceramic chairs also drew attention.
This article matters because it signals robust health in the limited-edition design market, a key segment of the broader art and design world. The brisk sales and collector enthusiasm at PAD reflect ongoing trends in high-end decorative arts and design collecting, particularly for mid-century Scandinavian and Italian pieces, as well as contemporary studio craft. The event serves as a barometer for the luxury design market's resilience.