Beginnings & Inspiration

How did Romaunt come to its name, and what inspired the collection?

Martin: Romaunt means ‘romantic tale’ in French, which felt fitting for a collection inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, themselves storytellers through colour and detail. The movement often looked to history not to replicate it, but to reinterpret it with intensity and feeling. Romaunt signals that same sense of narrative and craftsmanship: a nod to history, yet open to reinvention.

What drew you to the Pre-Raphaelite movement as inspiration, and how does it translate into the collection?

Martin: The Pre-Raphaelites were committed to beauty; colour, nature, emotion, and meticulous detail. Their work has a kind of interior life, where you sense depth beneath the ornament. We were drawn to that philosophy more than any singular aesthetic. Romaunt translates those ideas into passementerie through layered textures, sculptural forms, and a palette inspired by the opulent tones of the movement.The collection translates Pre-Raphaelite ideas - beauty, colour, nature, emotion, and meticulous detail - into passementerie through layered textures, sculptural forms, and a rich, opulent palette.

How would you capture the Romaunt collection in just three words?

Martin: Romantic, lyrical, intricate.

Design Philosophy & Studio Approach

How does your studio's design philosophy align with the themes and aesthetic of the collection?

Nick: At And Objects, we are drawn to pieces with character; objects that feel considered, crafted, and quietly expressive. The themes of Romaunt, particularly its connection to nature and ornament, align with that approach. We treated these trimmings much like we would a piece of furniture: thinking about form, proportion, tactility, and ultimately how they contribute to the atmosphere of a room.

What were some of the design challenges you encountered in developing trimmings rather than furniture or larger objects?

Nick: Scale was a key challenge, because when you are working with something only a few centimetres wide, every fibre and twist becomes important. There is no room for anything extraneous. Balancing ornament with versatility was also essential; the pieces needed to feel distinctive but still sit comfortably with a range of upholstery styles and interior moods.

Is there a detail or element within the collection that feels especially "And Objects" to you?

Nick: The interlaced braids. They carry the same sense of rhythm and sculptural tactility we explore in our furniture. There’s a clarity to the form that feels very much like our design language, simply translated to a more intimate scale.

Application & Storytelling

How does Romaunt balance historic roots with contemporary interiors?

Martin: The collection draws from the Pre-Raphaelites’ fascination with nature, richness, and emotion, but interprets these traditions for modern life. Proportions and palettes are contemporary, creating expressive details that feel sophisticated yet approachable. Romaunt isn’t about recreating the past; it’s about letting the past inform a more expressive present.

How do you hope designers use Romaunt in their projects?

Martin: With confidence and perhaps a sense of play. From bold borders to quiet cords, the collection allows designers to create moments of intimacy or drama. The goal is to shape spaces that linger in the memory, providing the small, expressive details that make a room feel truly lived in.

The Romaunt collection is now available through Samuel & Sons. For more information and to explore the full range, visit the Samuel & Sons website and Instagram.