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Reimagining the past at Vaughan
In September 2025, leading designers shared their views on creating interiors with the capacity to last forever.
Vaughan’s showroom at the Design Centre was the setting for a panel discussion at which its CEO Beth Blakeman-Shead was joined by decorative artist Tess Newall, furniture maker Alfred Newall and interior designer and antique dealer Max Rollitt.
Hosted by Country Life’s Giles Kime, the discussion explored the lessons from the past that inform our understanding of the techniques, materials and design required to stand the test of time.
Beth Blakeman-Shead, CEO of Vaughan.
Other subjects included the importance of creating designs driven less by trends and more by proportions that will endure.
The event took place during Focus/25, at which Vaughan launched new lighting designs celebrating its commitment to craft, timeless design and materials with a potential to last for generations.
To contact Vaughan, please visit vaughandesigns.com or telephone 020–7349 4600
Victoria Wren and Carys Lowry-Carter.
Secrets of timelessness at Vaughan's panel event
Craft
Vaughan’s team has been designing and making high-quality lighting, furniture and textiles for almost half a century
Engineering
However beautiful, lighting must be engineered to function perfectly
Materials
Traditional materials such as brass, bronze and marble not only perform beautifully, but have a capacity to improve with time
Design
Whether classic or contemporary, simple design has the potential for longevity
Look to the past
Traditional techniques and craft provide inspiration for the future
To contact Vaughan, please visit vaughandesigns.com or telephone 020–7349 4600
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