Washington, D.C. designer Thomas Pheasant crafts interiors and furnishings that channel a distinct French art de vivre a powerfully tranquil aesthetic that commands attention with shape and texture versus palette and pattern. It’s a distinct look he channels into his own New York gallery Par Excellence and furniture pieces, including his Japan-inspired array for McGuire. Now, Pheasant is teaming up with another visionary, Ben Soleimani, whose hand-knotted rugs and tailored seating, tables, and lighting are the epitome of quiet luxury. Debuting in November, Pheasant’s Maze and Museum collections draw influence from the beautiful lines of manicured French gardens, and the graceful allure of art institutions like The Louvre and The Phillips Collection. “Thomas is a true artist, his taste impeccable,” says Soleimani. “He was always my first choice for the launch of our exclusive designer collections. We share similar values and aesthetics. He is a legend.”

Included in the Museum collection, Composition captures a linear pattern in tone swaths of driftwood, parchment, pewter, or spruce, while Contour renders abstract geometries of indigo, ivory, and rosewood. Amongst the Maze offerings are Villandry and Equipoise, which feature equally captivating shapes in rich, earthy hues like midnight, platinum, or moss. “Our goal was to create something truly noteworthy,” says Pheasant. “These rugs are an extension of my design philosophy—timeless, thoughtfully composed, and able to live beautifully within a space.”—Jill Sieracki