Interior designer and co-founder of Lawless & Meyerson, Jo Lawless, chats to us about her 12 Definitive Design Products for 2025, noting her favourites across furniture, lighting, materials, fixtures and kitchen appliances.
Our ‘Definitive Design Products’ series was first featured inside est magazine issue 56: ‘Living Connection’.
01. Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair
Designed by Hungarian-American architect Marcel Breuer, the Wassily chair features a tubular steel frame in a polished chrome finish and clear plastic floor glides. “I love it in natural canvas and chrome,” Lawless says. “It’s classic and it’s beige!”
02. Christophe Delcourt NOS Sofa
“It’s extremely elegant and comfortable, and the craftsmanship is impeccable,” Lawless says of the Nos sofa by French designer Christophe Delcourt. Upholstered in a choice of Delcourt fabrics or leather, “its shape makes for interesting configurations in large living spaces.”
Jo Lawless, co-founder of Lawless & Meyerson | Portrait courtesy of Lawless & Meyerson
04. Vitra Akari UF3-Q
Originally designed by Japanese designer Isamu Noguchi, the Vitra Akari UF3-Q has been made by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, for the past fifty years. “I like the simplicity and the quality of light it emits,” Lawless says.
05. Salvatori Imperiale Stone Parquet
Lawless spotlights the Imperiale stone parquet from Italian surface brand Salvatori, stating: “I love the rich caramel colour of the stone—it looks best unfilled, and you can have fun with various patterns. Each piece has a camber which elevates it to another level and makes it beautiful to walk on barefoot.”
06. Don Cameron Oblique Coffee Table
The Oblique coffee table by Australian designer and visual artist Don Cameron is crafted from solid American black walnut with a bronzed-brass structure and slatted tiles finished in matte oil-wax. According to Lawless, “the proportions, the shape, the materiality—everything he does is perfection”.
Wharf Apartment by Lawless & Meyerson | Photography by Prue Ruscoe
07. Maison Vervloet Collection Jules
“The Maison Vervloet Collection Jules,” Lawless offers as her choice of doorware. Designed by Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen, the range is inspired by fellow Belgian designer Jules Wabbes. “They have a beautiful, simple design that feels amazing to use,” Lawless says. “It’s a plus that they’re Belgian!”
08. Dinesen Douglas Fir
Danish surface brand Dinesen sources raw timber from century-old trees in Germany’s Black Forest. Lawless highlights their Douglas Fir in particular—“I’ve been trying to sneak these into a project for years, and I’m still trying,” she says. “Dinesen describes them as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘extravagant’—need I say more?”
09. Serge Mouille Totem Floor Lamp
The Totem floor lamp is a redesign of French lighting designer Serge Mouille’s original 1962 piece. With cylindrical shades surrounding its central light, the intensity isn’t uniform by design. “It’s a fabulous, mid-century, French sculptural piece,” Lawless says.
Back of the Moon by Lawless & Meyerson | Photography by Felix Forest
10. Atomic Coffee Maker
“It’s the only appliance to make your coffee with,” Lawless confidently says of the Atomic coffee maker. Originally designed by Italian designer Giordano Robbiati in 1946 and handcrafted by artisans, this iconic stovetop espresso machine features a highly polished finish.
11. V-Zug Oven Range
Swiss oven manufacturer V-ZUG stands out to Lawless for more than their looks and quality—“I like that they have been carbon neutral since 2020,” she claims. With V-ZUG-Home connectivity for seamless integration into modern kitchens, their range offers something for everyone.
12. Sub-Zero Designer Series Refrigerator
Offering optimal storage space and advanced food preservation technology, American appliance brand Sub-Zero is Lawless’ pick for refrigeration. “There are a lot of options to choose from, whether you’re after integrated or freestanding, and the quality is always there,” she says.
Gamma Gamma by Lawless & Meyerson | Photography by Prue Ruscoe







