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The Joy Mardini Design Gallery was established in 2011 to champion contemporary Lebanese design.

Located in Beirut’s Gemmayze district, the gallery serves as a platform for designers who merge craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

From collectible furniture to modular interiors, Joy Mardini Design Gallery is committed to pushing the boundaries of what Lebanese design can be.

Meet the joy mardini designers

A Vision Rooted in Culture

Founded by Joy Mardini, a trained art historian with experience at Christie’s and Tajan in Paris, the gallery brings academic precision and curatorial excellence to Beirut’s creative scene.

By working closely with local designers and artisans, the gallery provides space for innovation that still honors heritage.

Explore our curatorial approach through collections like Spectrum and Interior, or review past exhibitions in the Press section.

Representing Lebanon’s Leading Designers

The gallery features some of Lebanon’s most important contemporary talents, including:

  • Karim Chaya – Industrial and furniture designer known for blending engineering with elegance.
  • Thomas Trad – Celebrated for his sculptural, minimalist forms rooted in Japanese and Lebanese influences.

Their work is available in our full Gallery of curated pieces.

Global Recognition

Through exhibitions like Beirut Design Fair and appearances at Maison&Objet, the gallery has gained international attention. It remains a hub for collectors, architects, and editors seeking design that balances precision, identity, and sustainability.

Learn more about how we approach design in our modular Project archive.

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A short documentary on how Lebanese design is shaping global conversations in architecture and furniture.

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Joy Mardini Design Gallery stands as a beacon of design rooted in heritage, elevated by vision.

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