Vick Vanlian
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| Born |
Vicken Vanlian 1977 (age 39–40) Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese-Armenian |
| Education | Lebanese American University |
| Known for | Furniture, Interiors, Architecture |
| Website | www.vickvanlian.com |
Vick Vanlian (Arabic: فيك فانليان) (born 1977) is a Lebanese-Armenian designer and the founder of interior design company Vick Vanlian / V World.
Vanlian graduated with high distinction in 2000 with a degree in Interior Architecture from the Lebanese American University in Beirut. During his time in university, Vanlian began working on design projects at his father's furniture shops, leading to his career in interior design.
Vanlian claims that his design philosophy is “Be bold! Design without Fear”. He uses four of the five senses: touch, smell, sight and sound, which he finds to be part of experiencing a certain space, both in interiors or architecture.
Vanlian is known for his use of different materials and styles, his eccentric designs, in addition to his bold show of colours, textures and patterns materialized in a big density of decors. Materials like bike tires, pipes and pedals are some materials used in his work, along with Geometric shapes, bold pop colors and classical elements.
According to Harper's Bazaar Interiors, Vanlian is one of the "fastest growing names in interiors in the Middle East," showcasing in international design shows including Milan and Paris.
His first furniture collection, V World, was launched in 2012 at the Milan Furniture Fair. He now showcases a minimum of four to five items twice a year at the fair.
Vanlian has also hosted various international exhibitions at Vick Vanlian Boutique, local and international artists.
Vanlian's first project was in his second year of university and was a chalet in the Lebanese mountains. Shortly after he graduated, he designed an 800-square-metre Jeddah palace for a member of the Saudi royal family.
Vanlian has signed interiors and special furniture for members of Royal families in the Middle East and for various Middle Eastern pop singers, including Haifa Wehbe and Ragheb Alama.
Among his other commissions, Vanlian has designed a 350.000 euro gem-set leather sofa for a Lebanese celebrity and a private sex room.
The family name of the Vanlian brand had been established in 1963, with Vanlian Frères and Gallerie Vanlian being the first to launch the name.
In 2004, Vanlian opened Envy Interiors, a Middle East firm in bespoke interiors for residential, business and retail clients.
On September 7, 2012, Vanlian opened a 170 square-meter boutique and gallery in Saifi Village's Quartier Des Arts, where Vanlian displays and sells his experimental designs and his lifestyle collection. Launched at the Milan Furniture Fair, The Vick Vanlian brand is supported by a network of in-house architects, interior architects, concept designers and project managers. Today, Vick Vanlian is one of the Middle East’s leading interior design firms known for their "daring take on design".
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