Barber Osgerby to close studio after 30 years "to begin working independently"
British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby are closing their London studio after 30 years to pursue independent projects. The duo has been influential in the design world, known for their innovative furniture and architectural designs. Their decision comes after a successful retrospective exhibition at Triennale Milano, marking a significant moment in their careers.
- ▪Barber Osgerby announced the closure of their studio to begin working independently.
- ▪The duo has collaborated with notable brands such as Vitra, Knoll, and B&B Italia over the years.
- ▪Their work includes the design of the London 2012 Olympic torch, which became a defining symbol of the Games.
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Barber Osgerby to close studio after 30 years "to begin working independently" Share: Max Fraser | 20 May 2026 Leave a comment British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby are closing their eponymous London studio after three decades, bringing to an end one of the UK's most influential design partnerships. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1506076990687-0'); }); Barber and Osgerby announced today that they are closing the studio to establish their own independent studios. "After more than 30 years of working together, this feels like the right moment for each of us to begin working independently through our own studios," Barber and Osgerby said in a statement issued to Dezeen. "We have always taken an unexpected path, creatively and entrepreneurially.
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