Christopher Guy Exclusive Luxury Furniture And Interior Design

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In 1993, following a journey to the villages of Java, Indonesia, British designer Christopher Guy Harrison founded Harrison & Gil with an ambitious objective: to create the world's most beautiful collections of frames and mirrors. The following year, in 1994, he sold his first mirror at Harrods of London. Around him he progressively built a production facility employing over 1,400 artisans and master wood carvers. In 2006 the brand evolved, expanding into full-spectrum residential luxury and taking on the definitive name of Christopher Guy: a global luxury furniture brand present in 42 cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with collections that have furnished five-star hotels, the world's finest private residences, and the sets of Hollywood's greatest blockbusters.

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    Luxury upholstered mirrors for home furnishings

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From Java to Harrods: The Birth of a Luxury Icon

The story of Christopher Guy Harrison begins with a radical choice — leaving Europe and relocating to the heart of Java, where he found the world's finest mahogany carvers. There he built from scratch a state-of-the-art artisan facility. The quality of the work was so unmistakable that as early as 1994 the first Harrison & Gil mirror found its place on the shelves of Harrods, London's temple of luxury. In 2004, the British Interior Design Association awarded him the Outstanding Design prize — a formal recognition of what the industry already knew: Harrison had reinvented the language of luxury decorative furnishing. In 2006, the brand merged with the new upholstery and accessories line, reborn as Christopher Guy, with headquarters in Singapore.

The Chris-X and the Philosophy of "Fabulous"

Every luxury brand has its signature — Christopher Guy's is called the Chris-X (pronounced: kris-krôs): the patented crossed-leg design, found on chairs, tables, armchairs, and stools, which has become the brand's most recognisable stylistic trait in the world. Around this formal element a precise aesthetic philosophy is built: "Elegance is a mixture of simplicity and grandeur", Harrison himself declared. The result is a style that does not choose between classicism and modernity — it fuses them, creating pieces that live with equal authority in a seventeenth-century palace and a contemporary penthouse. Mirrors with sculpted frames, upholstered pieces with sinuous forms, dining tables of theatrical proportions — the Christopher Guy vocabulary is immediately recognisable without ever being repetitive.

Hollywood, Five-Star Hotels, and the Founder's Legacy

Christopher Guy creations have not remained in private residences: they have played starring roles in some of the most-watched films in the world. The Carrée mirror appears in Sleuth; the brand's seating and accessories provide the scenography for Casino Royale, The Devil Wears Prada, The Hangover, Ocean's Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen. Hotels, resorts, and exclusive residences worldwide have chosen Christopher Guy for their interiors. Harrison passed away on 19 August 2020; the following year, in 2021, the brand paid tribute to its founder with The Legacy Collection: a compilation of previously unseen masterpieces designed by Harrison and never shown before — closing the circle of a singular career in international design.

Bring Christopher Guy into Your Project

Our team will guide you in selecting the Christopher Guy mirror, armchair, sofa, dining table, or accent piece best suited to your space. We reserve an exclusive price and a dedicated consultation for architects, interior designers, and private clients.

The Collections: Mirrors, Upholstery, and High-End Living

The Christopher Guy catalogue covers every room in the home and every register of luxury furnishing, always combining the brand's aesthetic signature with bespoke customisation options:

  • Decorative mirrors: the brand's origin and most iconic category — hand-carved frames, bold geometries, gold and silver leaf finishes, and lacquered surfaces
  • Seating and upholstery: armchairs, accent chairs, dining chairs (including the Eva model), chaises longues, and confidantes — carved mahogany frames, customisable fabric or leather upholstery
  • Sofas and living accessories: sofa systems and modular configurations for the living area, with sinuous lines and theatrical proportions that never compromise on comfort
  • Dining tables and bedroom furniture: tables with sculptural bases, upholstered headboards, bedside tables, and chest of drawers that bring the Christopher Guy aesthetic into the bedroom
  • Nourison × Christopher Guy rugs: since 2017, a luxury rug line in collaboration with prestigious manufacturer Nourison, for stylistic coherence in every corner of the space
  • Lighting: chandeliers, floor lamps, table lamps, and wall sconces that complete the brand's decorative language

FAQ – Christopher Guy: Your Questions, Our Answers

Who was Christopher Guy Harrison and when did he found the brand?

Christopher Guy Harrison (1960–2020) was a British designer who grew up between Spain and France. In 1993 he founded Harrison & Gil in Java, Indonesia, with the goal of creating the world's most beautiful mirror collection. In 2006 the brand evolved into the global marque Christopher Guy, with headquarters in Singapore and showrooms in 42 cities worldwide.

What is the Christopher Guy Chris-X leg design?

The Chris-X (pronounced: kris-krôs) is the exclusive patented design that distinguishes many Christopher Guy pieces: a sculptural crossed leg applied to chairs, tables, armchairs, and stools. It is the brand's most recognisable stylistic signature, and the primary element that makes Christopher Guy pieces instantly identifiable in any interior.

In which films have Christopher Guy pieces appeared?

Christopher Guy creations have featured in some of Hollywood's greatest blockbusters, including Casino Royale, The Devil Wears Prada, The Hangover, Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen, and Sleuth — where the Carrée mirror takes absolute centre stage. This cinematic presence has helped transform the brand into a genuine style icon recognised worldwide.

What does Christopher Guy produce today, after the founder's passing?

Christopher Guy Harrison passed away on 19 August 2020. In 2021 the brand published The Legacy Collection — a compilation of previously unseen masterpieces designed by the founder. The brand continues to produce decorative mirrors, upholstered pieces, tables, rugs (in collaboration with Nourison), and lighting, keeping the aesthetic philosophy of its creator alive.


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