Philia
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Lisa Allegra is a French designer and artist based in Barcelona whose practice explores the intersection of sculpture, furniture, and everyday objects. A graduate of the École des Arts Décoratifs in France, she creates handcrafted collections of furniture and lighting that investigate balance, materiality, and the quiet presence of form. Working primarily with clay alongside textiles and wood, Allegra combines craftsmanship with a minimalist sensibility, creating timeless pieces that celebrate tactile materials, thoughtful making, and the poetry of everyday life.

Kevin Frankental is a South African designer and the co-owner and Creative Director of Lemon. Working across furniture and collectible design, his practice is rooted in a profound appreciation for natural materials and the enduring relationship between craftsmanship and time. Guided by an intuitive understanding of stone, wood, and other earth-derived materials, he creates pieces that reveal their intrinsic character while balancing sculptural expression with functional clarity.

Through his work, Frankental explores the idea of timelessness—not as a stylistic pursuit, but as a lasting dialogue between material, form, and making. His designs embrace authenticity, restraint, and permanence, creating objects that transcend trends and celebrate the enduring beauty of nature and craftsmanship.

BehaghelFoiny is a design studio founded by Antoine Behaghel and Alexis Foiny. Based in Paris, both designers specialize in the creation of limited-edition furniture pieces. 

The duo explores the boundaries of the design discipline by combining traditional craftsmanship with unconventional materials. Their creations emanate from a spontaneous and playful approach to texture and color, leading them to work, in particular, with colored plaster and carved wood. BehaghelFoiny collaborated with Galerie Philia on the “Design Brut” co-creation project with kids in the South of France, and is currently in residence at Les Ateliers de Paris. 

Daniel Poole is a bespoke furniture designer in Melbourne, Australia. Providing bespoke design consultancy, design strategy, and development combined with a comprehensive in-house master cabinet-making studio. Daniel Poole studied Industrial Design at RMIT University, followed by a qualification in Cabinet-Making. Daniel Poole PL commissions are certified with authenticity.

Daniel Orozco is a Mexican designer whose practice explores the relationship between materiality, form, and everyday objects. Guided by a process of experimentation and introspection, he creates furniture, objects, and interiors that reinterpret familiar forms through a contemporary lens.

Through Daniel Orozco Estudio, he works across collectible design, interior design, and custom furniture, often collaborating with artisans and manufacturers to develop pieces distinguished by their rich textures, natural materials, and sculptural presence. His work reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the creative potential of collaboration.

Ksenia Emelianova is a Russian-born and Italy-based artist and designer. She creates collectible design objects that transmit emotion and authenticity through shape. Overseeing every stage of her creative process, from conception to final finish and signature, Ksenia ensures each piece is a true reflection of her vision.

Emelianova studied visual arts in Kaliningrad, Russia, and interior design at IED in Milan. She then worked for the architect Massimo Adario in Rome. In 2014, she founded Emelianova Studio, a 360-degree studio for interiors, projects, and product management.

In 2018, combining her sensibility for art and design with a deep understanding of materials and craftsmanship, Ksenia began to explore her vision through the creation of collectible design objects and presented her first collection – Distortion Series Vol I at the collectible fair in Bruxelles in 2020.