Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture together at the Royal College of Art in London and established Barber Osgerby in 1996. They have designed an array of different products and styles in the last decade for companies such as ClassiCon, Magis, Vitra and Knoll International. They designed the award-winning Olympic Torch for London2012 and received received the OBE in June 2013.

Founded in 1938, Knoll is a global manufacturer of office furnishings dedicated to design excellence. Knoll is committed to offering customers elegantly designed products for office and residential use. Recognised worldwide as a design leader, Knoll is the recipient of hundreds of design awards, with products represented in major art museums around the world. Knoll has more than 30 products included in the Design Collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The KnollStudio collection of modern classics comprises seating, tables and desks for executive offices and distinguished homes. Developed in collaboration with the world’s leading architects and designers, KnollStudio represents exquisitely designed signature pieces that embody elegance, craftsmanship and emblematic detail.