“Form and function are only beginnings; it is the subtle nuances embedded within surfaces that give furniture its timelessness,” say Ankit Jain and Virender Sharma, co-founders of AE Living. Their new Whisper Collection embodies this belief through material and metaphor, creating a collection where craftsmanship meets quiet storytelling.
Project Name: Whisper Collection
Studio Name: AE Living
Textures like semi-precious selenite and marble, veined over millennia, form the tactile foundation of the collection. Celestial motifs such as gliding birds and drifting clouds are inlaid to bring a subtle sense of movement and life to each piece. This living room series, crafted in a refined palette of brass, leather, wood, and stone, transforms everyday spaces into sophisticated, contemplative settings.
The coffee table collection introduces the Orbit Nesting Tables and the Celeste Table, each crafted as much for presence as for purpose. The Orbit Nesting Tables comprise three pieces at varying heights, designed to cluster together or stand apart with equal elegance. Each table features tops in Patagonia and Satvario – rare marbles chosen for their distinctive character. Meanwhile, framed in wood and brass, they become collectible fragments of stone, refined and enduring. Extending this material narrative, the Celeste Table presents a hand-set selenite top resting on a wood and leather base. “One of the most interesting things about this table is how it reacts to light,” shares Ankit. “Its translucent surface catches even the slightest shift, shimmering in a way that reminds you of starlight scattered across the sky.” Virender adds, “As light changes through the day, the table’s surface responds, revealing quiet variations in its character.”
Even when tucked beside sofas or resting in quiet corners, the Bird Eye, Kairos, and Aurea Peg Tables assert their presence; quietly, but unmistakably. The Bird Eye Peg Table stands on a base of black marble and brass, with a top featuring a selenite inlay of a bird mid-flight that adds a subtle yet captivating spark of intrigue to the piece. The Kairos Peg Table pairs polished brass with Italian stone in a two-tiered design. Meanwhile, The Aurea Peg Table features a minimal brass frame and dark onyx top, each gracefully anchoring the space with elegant proportions.
Minimal and softly contoured, the seating in the Whisper Collection is shaped for effortless lounging. The Dove Sofa melds clean lines with gentle curves, its off-white upholstery enveloping a cocooning form that acts as a quiet backdrop for layered accents. Similarly, the Melt Chair strikes a balance between structure and softness. It pairs a dark wood frame with cushioned grey upholstery. Furthermore, this design fits effortlessly into bedrooms, libraries, or lounge spaces. An elegant frame of wood and brass shapes the Metaluxe Chair into a form that is both structured and welcoming.
Subtlety defines the Whisper Collection, where materials and form speak softly over time. From the shimmering selenite on the Celeste Table to the rare marble tops of the Orbit Nesting Tables, and the gentle curves of the Dove Sofa, each piece invites a distinct encounter. Together, they transform interiors into spaces that whisper quiet invitations to pause, where every glance uncovers something new, turning everyday living into subtle discovery.
