New York, New York, USA
Dorothy Cosonas’ Beyond the Surface collection explores the depth of color, texture, and pattern by drawing inspiration from nature, art, fashion, and New York City.
Using modern design principles and a deep understanding of materiality, Beyond the Surface translates these influences into three woven upholsteries, one non-woven upholstery, one multipurpose, and two draperies, masterfully achieving a fine balance between structure, the abstraction of pattern, and rich textures.
Beyond the Surface by Luum Textiles, won a 2026 Green Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies.
Inspired by the study of various felt concepts along with cloud formations seen in the city, Cloud Nine is an organic, large-scale multicolor pattern created using an innovative spray-dye technique to achieve 6 distinct colorways, where multiple nozzles spray three distinct colors that overlap and blend naturally.
This multi-step process creates a fluid pattern where colors mix to form a soft and tactile surface with a dynamic, one-of-a-kind look.
Reminiscent of fiber art and basketry, Reed Tones upholstery elevates the simplicity of an up-the-roll stripe into a textural, tactile design.
Four different yarns were used, including North American wool, recycled cotton, and polyester, and woven on a double-beam construction.
Eleven warp colors of various thicknesses within each colorway create Reed Tones’ signature subtle pattern fluctuation.
The corded appearance features raised and recessed channels, creating a multi-faceted surface across the 26” horizontal repeat.
Colorfall is a full pile, low mark off, high-performance velvet that brings sought-after elegance and lasting durability.
Woven face-to-face on a specialized double-beam loom, Colorfall uses two acrylic yarns, one matte and one with a slight sheen, twisted together to create a two-tone effect across 22 comprehensive colorways.
Nomad is a non-woven polyurethane upholstery that blends strength with sustainability, making it a responsible choice for eco-conscious, performance-driven applications.
This corn-based bio-attributed coated upholstery features a light and dark pebbled surface texture, reminiscent of leather.
Its soft, pliable hand is due to its silicone coating, which enhances upholsterability and cleanability, remaining PFAS-free, PVC and phthalate-free, and free from FR and antimicrobial additives.
All 21 colorways are bleach-cleanable and can be disinfected with hospital-grade cleaners.
Pathway is a versatile, multipurpose textile that opens up the possibility for more color on walls, panels, screens, and upholstery.
Its intimate weave structure contains a heathered yarn in the weft, creating visual appeal.
Available in 16 colorways and made from 100% recycled, biodegradable polyester, Pathway is enhanced with a bio-catalyst additive that accelerates biodegradation in anaerobic landfill conditions, returning to nature in just 3.5 years.
Drawing from crochet techniques and fiber art, Intertwine is a wide-width 100% FR polyester drapery featuring a small-scale, leno weave structure with a handcrafted feel.
Offered in a range of 7 colorways, this versatile drapery combines visual interest and soft structure for a fitting conversation between a space and a window wall.
Glance is a luxurious, wide-width, semi-sheer drapery inspired by the beauty and variation of linen. It is woven with bleach-cleanable, recycled FR polyester. Available in 13 colorways, its irregular, slubby texture allows light to gently filter through.
Project: Beyond the Surface
Designers: Luum Textiles
Lead Designer: Dorothy Cosonas
Manufacturer: Luum Textiles
