COLLECTOR #4
MATT MALTESE
Musician
​DEFINE YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE
I’ve always been drawn to anything with a classic design, probably leaning towards mid century modern. I love well made pieces that are one of ones. I like to shop second hand for items that feel like they have some history too.
MOST TREASURED ITEM YOU OWN?
Probably a 1950’s school dinner table that I use as my humble work desk. I found it in a garage sale in Crystal Palace.​​​
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TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW ALBULM AND WHAT YOU'RE WORKING ON NEXT?
It’s a bunch of love songs really, and probably working on more love songs. And a long old tour coming up which I’m very much looking forward to. ​
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
I love the variation that comes with my work. No day is the same.
WHAT WAS THE FIRST PIECE YOU INVESTED IN?
I’m still the early stages of curating any sort of collection yet. So probably just the 1950s table for now! ​​​​​​​​
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FAVOURITE EMERGING ARTISTS/DESIGNERS/CREATIVES?
There's a band called Black Country New Road. They’re excellent.
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WHAT WOULD YOUR FANTASY CHAIR BE LIKE?
Something simple and wooden!
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WHO'S AN ARTIST YOU ADMIRE AND WOULD LOVE TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION?
I love an artist called Nick Bierk. If I was buying any kind of art he’s where I’d go first.
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MOST OBSCURE OBJECT YOU OWN?
A knitted apple, that I was gifted after a show once. ​
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DO YOU THINK YOUR MUSIC IS REFLECTED IN YOUR DESIGN CHOICES?
I’d like to think so but probably not...I think I’m more cluttered in a home environment than my music is.
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WHAT CAN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT AT HOME?
All the regular things. A coffee pot, a working hob!
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FAVOURITE RANKIN PIECE?
Probably the LA CHAIR armchair ring that I had the pleasure of wearing recently.​​​​​​​​
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