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    Since 1994 · Coffee table books, library objects and home fragrance

    Assouline in London

    Source Assouline books, library objects and scents through Faura for interiors projects, at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster.

    Assouline is a luxury publisher of coffee table books, founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, which also makes library objects and home fragrance. Its books range from the hand-bound Ultimate Collection to the Classics, Travel Series and Legends titles. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can source Assouline through Faura to style coffee tables, libraries and shelving in a scheme, by appointment.

    Assouline The Impossible Collection of Wine in its pale pine wooden crate with rope handle
    The Impossible Collection of Wine, an Ultimate Collection edition presented in a wooden crate. Image: Assouline.

    Assouline at a glance

    Founded
    1994, by Prosper and Martine Assouline; their first book was La Colombe d'Or
    Direction
    Martine Assouline, co-founder and Editor-in-Chief, leads the editorial direction; Prosper Assouline leads the creative vision
    Makes
    Coffee table books, Library Collection objects, games, scented candles and reed diffusers
    Book collections
    Ultimate, Classics, Travel Series, Legends, Icons and Hospitality collections
    Signature
    Hand-bound Ultimate Collection editions with hand-tipped plates on art-quality paper
    Through Faura
    Sourced and ordered through Faura for styling and library projects at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

    Assouline through Faura

    Faura sources Assouline titles and objects for the coffee tables, libraries and shelving of a project.

    Ultimate CollectionMonumental hand-bound editions such as The Impossible Collection of Wine, presented in a clamshell case or crateSourced as centrepieces for libraries and living rooms
    Classics and LegendsCoffee table books on art, fashion, culture and travel, and collector's editions in a signature slipcaseSelected to suit the subject and palette of a scheme
    Travel SeriesDestination titles, part of the Classics CollectionCurated for coffee tables and guest rooms
    Library CollectionLibrary Bookends, Pebble Bookstand, bookstands, desk accessories and Game Room setsSourced to style shelving and studies
    ScentsScented candles and reed diffusers inspired by culture, travel and designOrdered as finishing touches for a project
    Assouline Library Bookends in walnut with brushed brass pages holding Ultimate Collection books
    Library Bookends from the Assouline Library Collection, in walnut wood with brushed brass pages. Image: Assouline.
    Assouline Pebble Bookstand in solid ash with a walnut finish, with a carved book-shaped recess
    Pebble Bookstand from the Assouline Library Collection, in solid ash with a walnut finish. Image: Assouline.

    What Assouline makes

    Assouline publishes coffee table books on art, fashion, design, travel, culture and well-known brands and people, and describes the curation of books and objects as the foundation of an Assouline library.

    • The Ultimate Collection: monumental, oversized books hand-bound using traditional techniques, with colour plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and presented in a clamshell case. The Impossible Collection titles belong to it.
    • The Classics Collection: coffee table books on iconic subjects in art, fashion, culture and travel, including the Travel Series.
    • The Legends Collection: collector's editions of exceptional scale, presented in a signature slipcase.
    • The Hospitality Collection: editions created with hotels, resorts and private clubs.
    • The Icons Collection: compact lifestyle volumes on the art of living.

    Our collections · Ultimate Collection · Travel Series

    The Library Collection and scents

    The Library Collection brings together objects inspired by the Assouline family's own essentials, each handmade by an artisan and presented in a custom box. It includes the Library Bookends, two book-shaped sculptures in walnut wood with brushed brass pages; the Pebble Bookstand in solid ash with a walnut finish; Cubist and Twist bookends; leather bookstands; desk accessories; and the Game Room sets of backgammon, chess, cards and dominoes. Assouline's candles and reed diffusers are composed with artisans, designers and master perfumers.

    Library Collection · Candles and home fragrance · Game Room

    Sourcing Assouline through Faura

    1. 01
      Plan the stylingBook a private visit and discuss the coffee tables, libraries and shelving of your scheme with Faura.
    2. 02
      Curate the titlesFaura proposes Assouline titles, objects and scents to suit the subject matter, palette and scale of each room.
    3. 03
      Confirm sizesFaura confirms the dimensions of chosen titles and objects with the brand when planning bespoke shelving and joinery.
    4. 04
      Order and deliveryFaura orders on the trade client's behalf and arranges delivery to the project.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where can I buy Assouline books in London?
    For interiors projects, designers, architects and developers can source Assouline through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.
    Where is Assouline from?
    Assouline was founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline. Their first book, La Colombe d'Or, was about the hotel of the same name in France.
    Can Faura supply Assouline books for a styling or library project?
    Yes. Faura sources Assouline titles, Library Collection objects and scents for the coffee tables, libraries and shelving of residential, hospitality and development projects.
    What is the Assouline Ultimate Collection?
    Assouline's most elaborate books: oversized, hand-bound using traditional techniques, with colour plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and presented in a clamshell case. The Impossible Collection titles, such as The Impossible Collection of Wine, are part of it.
    What is The Impossible Collection of Wine?
    A hand-bound, oversized Ultimate Collection edition by sommelier Enrico Bernardo on exceptional twentieth-century vintages, with hand-tipped images, presented in a wooden crate.
    Does Assouline make bookends and bookstands?
    Yes. The Library Collection includes the Library Bookends in walnut with brushed brass pages, the Pebble Bookstand in solid ash with a walnut finish, Cubist and Twist bookends, and leather Collector and Culture bookstands.
    Are there CAD or BIM files for Assouline?
    No. Assouline makes books and objects rather than building products, so it does not publish CAD or BIM files. Faura confirms the sizes of chosen titles and objects when shelving or joinery is being designed around them.
    Does Assouline make editions for hotels?
    Yes. Assouline's Hospitality Collection is created in partnership with hotels, resorts and private clubs.
    How much does Assouline cost, and how long does delivery take?
    It depends on the titles and objects chosen. Faura prepares trade quotations and confirms delivery timing for each order.

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    Sources: Assouline — About · Our collections · Library Collection.

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    See Assouline in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.

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