“SPEAKE’S VOLUMES” FEATURE IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES | AUGUST 2025

“For Maria Speake, design begins with imagination”.

The work of Retrouvius and its guiding philosophy was beautifully celebrated in Clare Coulson’s thoughtful review for the Financial Times House & Home. In her exploration of our newly published book, she also captures the spirit that has guided our studio for more than three decades.

Subscribers can read the article here

Our New Book, Contemporary Salvage: Designing Homes from a Philosophy of Re-use, can be purchased here.

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Architectural Digest – Pioneers

For our German speaking friends,  Adam and the Retrouvius Salvage team invite Architectural Digest Germany to explore the showroom. Out now in the current May 2026 issue. Thank you for visiting us! Imagery:…
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Reuse in action: tapestries

Here we share favourite pieces from our current stock and ideas for how to use them. Verdure tapestries bring the outside in. 17th and 18th century pieces are finely woven in lush foliate…
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