Barber Osgerby
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby founded their East London studio in 1996 after studying architecture at the Royal College of Art. For more than three decades, their work has challenged the boundaries of design internationally.
Barber Osgerby's design approach is characterised by its strong emphasis on experimentation and innovation, along with a curious exploration of materials and colours. From these focal points emerge solutions that demonstrate the close relationship between their work, industrial processes, and new technologies.
The British design duo collaborates with leading global manufacturers, including Vitra, Knoll, B&B Italia, Flos, Venini, and Hermès. Their work is held in permanent museum collections worldwide, including the V&A and the Design Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Recognised for their outstanding contributions to the design industry, Barber Osgerby has earned numerous prestigious awards. In 2004, they were honoured with the Jerwood Prize and granted the status of Royal Designers for Industry in 2007. In 2013, they received appointments to the Order of the British Empire, acknowledging their exceptional service to design. Additionally, in 2015, they were bestowed with the London Design Medal.
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have concluded their three-decade studio partnership in late 2026.
“ Fredericia are renowned for their impeccable craftsmanship and this has led to a great partnership. Together with Fredericia's skilled team we have made a new collection - made with care, using the best materials, designed to last. ”
Barber Osgerby
Challenging the boundaries of design
Rooted in simplicity and considered lines, the Plan Collection by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby takes inspiration from Børge Mogensen’s J39 Chair. Developed in collaboration with Fredericia, the collection brings together chairs, tables and barstools that balance a clear architectural expression with an emphasis on comfort and the human body.
To mark the launch, we visited Barber and Osgerby at their Shoreditch studio in London to explore the ideas behind the collection, from its initial concept to the details that shape its final expression.
Industrial design powered by craft and materials
In designing the Plan Collection, Barber Osgerby have implemented Fredericia’s renowned upholstery and woodworking competencies with their signature industrial design approach. The British designers and Fredericia pay serious attention to the design power of natural materials and unpresuming forms seen in the carefully detailed upholstered chair in leather or fabric, the solid wood tabletops and subtle yet characteristic design language.
Chairs
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Tables
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Barber and Osgerby’s approach is characterised by its emphasis on experimentation and innovation and an exploratory attitude to materiality and colour. Learn more about their approach to design and the Plan Collection.
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