Christopher Guy Harrison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christopher Guy Harrison
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| Born | 3 September 1960 |
| Died | 19 August 2020 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Awards | 2004 – Outstanding Design awarded by the British Interior Design Association 2010 – Certificate of Excellence awarded by HA+D in the loose furniture category 2011 – Design Icon awarded by the World Market Center Las Vegas and Las Vegas Design Center |
Christopher Guy Harrison (born September 3, 1960 – died August 19, 2020) was a famous British designer. He created beautiful luxury furniture. Christopher Guy was the person who started and led the international furniture brand that carries his name.
His brand first became known for its many different decorative mirrors. Later, the Christopher Guy brand grew to include lots of other furniture. This included comfy chairs, dining tables, sofas, headboards for beds, and office furniture. In 2017, Christopher Guy worked with a rug company called Nourison. Together, they made a new collection of fancy area rugs. Christopher's special design is called the Chris-X (pronounced kris-krôs) leg design. It is even patented!
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About Christopher Guy
Christopher Guy Harrison was born in Britain. He grew up in Spain and France. His travels helped him mix design ideas from different cultures around the world.
In 1993, Christopher started a company called Harrison & Gil. The company grew and began offering a full collection of luxury furniture in 2005. It then changed its name to Christopher Guy.
In 1999, Christopher designed and built a huge workshop in Java. This workshop was one million square feet! It was big enough for 1,400 skilled workers. These workers included carvers, woodcarvers, and special finishers who made his designs by hand. Christopher lived in Singapore, where his company's main office is. He traveled a lot, especially to Java and Los Angeles.
Christopher Harrison passed away on August 19, 2020, at 59 years old.
USA Design Lounge
In October 2009, Christopher Guy opened his main design lounge in the USA. It was located in Beverly Hills, California. This lounge was 2,400 square feet. It had plasma TVs on the walls. Visitors could use these TVs to see his newest furniture collections.
His Design Ideas
Christopher Guy's furniture designs mix modern style with timeless beauty. His special Chris-X leg design is patented. This means no one else can copy it in the USA, China, and Europe. You can see this design in many of his furniture pieces.
The idea for the Chris-X design came from two interesting places. One was the tight waistline of Scarlett O'Hara in the movie Gone with the Wind. The other was the crossed legs of a ballerina. Christopher Guy once said, "My goal was to design a chair that was simple and fancy. It also had to be flexible enough to fit many different styles."
Awards and Honors
Christopher Guy received several important awards for his designs.
- In 2004, the British Interior Design Association gave him the Outstanding Design award.
- In 2011, the World Market Center Las Vegas and Las Vegas Design Center honored him. They recognized him as a "Design Icon." This award celebrates great designers of today. It gives them a chance to share their stories and inspire others.
- In May 2014, he received an honorary doctorate degree. This was from Otis College of Art and Design.
Past Projects
Christopher Guy's furniture has been used in many famous places around the world.
Hotels
- Divan Asia Hotel, Turkey
- St. Clemente Palace, Venice
- The Trump Plaza, New York
- The Savoy, London
- The Beverly Wilshire, California
- The Ritz-Carlton properties
- The Bellagio, Las Vegas
- The Venetian, Las Vegas
- The Curtiss, Buffalo
- Encore, Las Vegas
- Burj Al Arab Hotel (Al Mahara restaurant), Dubai
- Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek, Turkey
- One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
Films
His furniture has also appeared in many movies!
- 2006, Casino Royale
- 2006, The Devil Wears Prada
- 2007, Stardust
- 2007, Sleuth
- 2007, Room 1408
- 2007, Ocean’s Thirteen
- 2010, The Resident
- 2014, The Interview
- 2015, Mall Cop 2
- 2016, The Aftermath
- 2019, Cold Pursuit
Images for kids
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Christopher Guy Design Lounge in Beverly Hills
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The Chris-X leg design is patented in the USA, China, and Europe.
