In April 2012 Lee Broom launched his first, solo exhibition in Milan during the Salone del Mobile, entitled Public House. The show marked the fifth anniversary of the Lee Broom brand, showcasing a selection of Broom’s hero pieces in one curated space, for the first time.
Inspired by the age-old institution of the British pub, with a multi-dimensional, surreal twist, Public House brought a truly British experience to the Ventura Lambrate design district. Reflecting a common theme in Broom’s work, materials used within the exhibition were of authentic British origin, reclaimed from old pubs. Deconstructed oak panelling, etched glass and an ornate wooden bar will acted as eclectic, statement backdrops to Broom’s British designed and manufactured collections.
This cultural amalgam of old meets new was reflected in Broom’s collections on show. New pieces, including the Crystal Bulb (see products) and exciting new editions to existing products complemented Broom’s core collections, showcasing the scope and variety of his work.
Public House also complemented the launch of Broom’s collaboration with renowned international Scotch whisky, Ballantine’s 12 Year Old. Broom designed an exclusive serving ritual, influenced by vintage crystal whisky decanters, with a very modern twist, which was also launched at the exhibition (see collborations).
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Other projects
- Divine Inspiration – Milan Design Week 2022
- Scented Candle Collection – London Design Festival 2021
- Lee Broom Penthouse New York 2021
- Maestro – London Design Festival 2020
- Kaleidoscopia – London Design Festival 2019
- NYCxDESIGN – New York Design Week 2019
- Park Life – Australia and Asia Tour 2019
- Observatory – London Design Festival 2018
- Observatory – Milan & New York Design Weeks 2018
- On Reflection – London Design Festival 2017
- Time Machine – Milan Design Week 2017
- Opticality – London Design Festival 2016
- Lee Broom New York Store 2016
- Salone del Automobile – Milan Design Week 2016
- The Flower Shop 2015
- The Department Store 2015
- Nouveau Rebel – London Design Festival 2014
- Crystal Bulb Shop 2013
- Public House, Milan 2012
- Salon Collection – London Design Festival 2011