Robb Report Malaysia Brought Together The Best In Home Design And Luxury At Forest Furniture
The exclusive event showcased Forest Furniture’s newly-designed first floor, and featured talks by experts in luxury home design.
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At Forest Furniture Malaysia’s Bangsar showroom, Robb Report Malaysia hosted an intimate gathering that explored the nuances of refined Italian living, craftsmanship, and contemporary design dialogue. Titled Where It All Begins: Refined Italian Living, the event unveiled the showroom’s newly renovated second floor—conceived in collaboration with Millimetre Design—and anchored by statement pieces from Italian luxury furniture house Visionnaire.
A key moment of the evening came with the presence of Filippo Basso, APAC director of Visionnaire, who presented the brand’s philosophy of ‘meta-luxury’—where design transcends function to become an expression of identity. His perspective emphasised meticulous detailing, cultural awareness, and the creation of cohesive, immersive interiors. “Our identity is yours,” Basso explained. “Clients are the true drivers of their homes. Although every Visionnaire piece is instantly recognisable, it is also uniquely tailored to each individual.”
The space was further elevated through a collaboration with interior stylist Lee Sin of Lee Sin Artisan. Among the highlights was the Golden Fortune Tree by Jacky Tsai—a lacquer-carved work that juxtaposes Western techniques with Eastern symbolism.
Design principal of Millimetre Design, Alan Fong, reflected on the evolution of the Forest Furniture identity: what began as a name derived from director Logan Lim’s surname has since grown into something more immersive. “Forest Furniture is no longer just a name, but a spatial identity,” Fong noted. “Good design is not just what you see, but what you feel without even realising.”
Guests were then invited into a series of thought-provoking conversations with Fong, Basso, and Lee, offering deeper insight into the collaborative process behind the space. The evening unfolded alongside a selection of cocktails featuring Johnnie Walker Blue Label, including a Butterfly Pea Whisky Highball and a classic Whisky Sour.
Xpel Malaysia, a leader in protective coatings, also showcased its Vision series of products—protective solutions that include a wide array of solar and security films for homes and offices. Among them, the Architectural Window and Surface Protection films are capable of reducing the glare of the sun as well as minimising incoming UV radiation while also improving the strength of the glass, ensuring privacy, and keeping heat out and interiors cool.
Rounding out the experience, guests were offered an opportunity to experience a selection of Land Rover models on show, namely, the Range Rover Sport as well as the Land Rover Defender 90 and 110. The latter is the most powerful and dynamic of the marque’s line up with its 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, making for a commanding luxury SUV capable of powering through a wide range of terrains.
The event was further supported by Qing Gallery Kuala Lumpur, Italian sound specialists K-Array, and Evian mineral water, completing an evening that seamlessly blended design, dialogue, and luxury lifestyle.
Photography by Claes Chong
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