The creative minds and heart behind the acclaimed studio Elvis Sabi

Their journey began with an unorthodox idea: transforming offcuts of marble and timber into sculptural, functional pieces that challenge the traditional notions of art and furniture. “We wanted to make things that couldn’t be mistaken for anything else,” Bec explains. “Using scraps and offcuts, we saw an opportunity to create something both sustainable and visually compelling. Something that sits in the spaces between windows and doors, logical places for a piece of art to occupy.”

Their signature totems—primordial, experimental, and imbued with a sense of elemental narrative—are more than mere objects; they are statements. Anchored by the practice of threading refined material forms onto a central ligature, they explore the lateral possibilities of a precious necklace, dissolving and recomposing the concept into something entirely new. Something identifiable but essentially changed, rearranged into pieces that reconcile jewellery, sculpture and furniture. They serve as a reminder that some things are allowed to exist without being turned into something else. An antidote in a world where value is too often measured in the sheer number of functions a piece holds, forgetting that beauty holds a moral standard that has endured throughout time. The totems serve as playful yet profound symbols of Elvis Sabi’s approach: art in service of function.

Like legacy-defining studios spanning disciplines — Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier and more recently Studio David Thulstrup and Kelly Wearstler — the Elvis Sabi brand is underpinned by an equilibrium across products and visual identity, which become a natural extension of their philosophy. “We love working with other creatives,” Bec says, “particularly those who see design as a way to evoke emotion or tell a story. That’s where the magic happens.” Their recent partnership with Hammer & Stone Creative Workroom, a local maker, exemplifies this ethos—melding their sculptural totems with bespoke furniture, creating hybrid pieces that blur traditional categories. Another example is the campaign for their latest collection, realised in creative league with Cricket Saleh. Together, the three have pulled apart the tight weave of routine to find a way to portray the studio’s pieces in a way that is more poetic imagination than common sense. Squishmallows, piñatas, goldfish, autumn leaves and an albino python named Cool Bananas have been cast as characters in a story that centres on 15 new totems and six side tables. Lauren explains, “We’re not interested in copying or following trends. Our campaigns reflect a curated, layered approach, creating a visual language that feels authentic, intentional and incredibly fun.”

Ultimately, their work is driven by intuition and a desire to evolve. “We’re always asking ourselves, how can we do this differently? How can we make it more meaningful?” Innovation is central to their vision, and Ai has become a tool for exploring new creative horizons. Bec reflects, “Ai is fascinating—it opens up new ways of thinking and designing. It’s just another medium, like clay or paint, that can inspire us or help us articulate ideas better. It’s about blending technology with craftsmanship, creating a dialogue between the old and the new.”

See more of Elvis Sabi on their website and Instagram. Words by Tiffany Jade. Images by Cricket Saleh. Represented by Kelli Lundberg Art.