Table Design Exhibition

Table Design Exhibition, London Edition

The 2026 Table Design Exhibition in London, England, in collaboration with RSVP, brings together designers from around the world to interpret a single creative brief through the language of the table. The theme was Art of Design and table designs were inspired by interpretations of masterpieces from world-renowned painters such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Raffaele Monti.

I had the privilege of serving as co-producer and stylist alongside floral designer and creative director Katya Hutter, helping transform her Sandro Botticelli-inspired concept into a fully realized installation.

While supporting production planning, installation logistics, and the on-site execution, my focus was on ensuring every visual element worked together as a single composition, where styling wasn't an afterthought, but an essential part of the storytelling.

Inspired by the movement, luminosity, and quiet romance of Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, every textile and tabletop element was chosen to reinforce the atmosphere rather than compete for attention. Soft, layered linens echoed the fluidity of Botticelli's brush strokes, delicate glassware caught the light much like the pearlescent butterfly ranunculus, and subtle variations in texture created depth without distraction. One of my favorite contributions was proposing the spiral table form as a gesture to reflect both the movement found throughout the painting and the harmony of its composition.

For me, styling is never about filling a table with beautiful objects. It's about creating rhythm, balance, and a sense of place so that every detail quietly supports the story being told.

Vendors:

Photo: Elisabeth van Lent

Video: Officielle Stories London

Concept, Floral Design & Co-Production: Katya Hutter Floral

Styling & Co-Production: Elevation Weddings and Events

Event Production: Table Design Exhibition, KM Events Global, Meltem Tepeler Official

Event Host: RSVP

Assistance: Irene Slootweg, Chon Lai Lou

Digital Art & Projection: David Lisser

Shell Artwork: Cedric Laquieze

Stationary & Calligraphy: La Lettre

Fabrics, Props, & Crockery: Chateau Noir Event Hire