THE HARRODS PIANO

The Harrods piano is the first of its kind. Designed to suit the interior of the decadent and colonial style building in Shanghai. The location itself has an antique floor, in keeping with its art deco style which is at the heart of the interior design.

‘We worked alongside the Harrods Interior Design team to create a piano that sat seamlessly into the décor but also made a statement and provided a practical focal piece to the space’, says Mark Norman, Design Director at Edelweiss.

WORKING WITH HARRODS INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM

“We worked alongside the Harrods Interior Design team to create a piano that sat seamlessly into the décor but also made a statement and provided a practical focal piece to the space”  says Mark Norman, Design Director at Edelweiss

You can read below the official Harrods Interior Design Team description below:

In the ancient city of Shanghai, on the first floor of the historical Cha House in Jing’an District, members of The Residence can now enjoy a quintessential British afternoon tea in an exquisite space designed by Harrods Interior Design.

Every detail of the bright, opulent interiors has been chosen to evoke the distinct East-meets-West Art Deco style of Cha House, while celebrating the rich heritage of tea at Harrods.

As clients sip from pristine Wedgwood china, they’ll spot bespoke Murano lights decorated with tea leaf motifs on back-lit panels and antique English tea caddies shimmering from wall displays. On the floor, white magnolias – a nod to Shanghai’s official flower – blossom on a custom-made rug.

The colour palette, meanwhile, takes inspiration from the building’s existing features: rich burgundy tones from the stone floor are picked up in the upholstery, while the dark tones of the carved timber stairs are reflected in the furniture. These are combined with aged-brass finishes and mocha marble cabinetry to create a space that feels unmistakably Harrods and perfectly at home in Shanghai.

THE RESIDENCE, SHANGHAI

The Residence, Shanghai, is the first private shopping space dedicated to Chinese clients in Shanghai. Paving the way for a second Tea Room in Beijing the decadence of the Residence in Shanghai reflects Harrods quality and traditions.

This branch of Harrods provides an exclusive space open to private clientele offering a relaxed atmosphere to indulge in purchases from a vast catalogue of designer goods. Designed as a traditional British tea toom the setting offers and entirely innovative, contemporary environment.

Located in Taikoo Hui, the residence opened in October 2021 and serves the quintessential British afternoon tea experience of teas, fresh pastries, and champagne, among others.

SBID AWARDS FINALIST

The Harrods Tea Rooms Shanghai is also a finalist with the SBID International Design Awards highlighting the exceptional expertise the Harrods Interior Design Team portrayed in using the history and heritage of the building to inspire the interior design.

As you step inside the door, the sound of classical piano only enhances the qui-essentially British Afternoon Tea Experience.

You can read more here: https://www.sbidawards.com/finalist/harrods-tea-rooms/