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Tat London | Tete A Tat With Guy Tobin | 2024
“I have a few heroes of industry—the sort who combine a passion for their field with a staggering breadth of knowledge while somehow remaining disarmingly charming and enviably grounded. These are the people who don’t chase trends; they work in longevity. More often than not, they are the butterfly wings of movement that set the interiors world on its course. A rare species indeed, but I’m pleased to say that one of them is gracing Tête-à-Tat: Guy Tobin.
I first encountered the name Guy Tobin while working on the Pimlico Road. His was a name that echoed through that hallowed ground with excitement and energy. It was always a delight when he popped in—rare, as the place I worked at didn't deal in antiques. Later, when I moved to Jamb, he would visit more often. I'd listen to him, Will Fisher, and Henry Bickerton discuss the industry, pieces that might be on loan, and the Pimlico Road business that kept the area ticking harmoniously.”
Charlie Porter [Tat London]
Bold British Design | 2020 | by Emilio Pimentel-Reid & Sarah Hogan
“Guy Tobin joined an auction house at the lowest rung. Coming into contact with and handling objects in multiple sales week-in-week-out lead him to a love and understanding of antique furniture. From there it was a short hop the magnificent galleries of dealer Christopher Hodsoll where he further developed his connoisseurship over a period of ten years. When Hodsoll closed, Guy went into partnership with another dealer with fathomless knowledge, Patrick Jefferson. Then given the opportunity to join Rose Uniacke, a major tastemaker…”
Emilio Pimentel-Reid & Sarah Hogan [Bold British Design]
