There’s a certain ease to the way Georgina Davies moves through the world. Her work, much like her presence, feels grounded, calm and quietly confident. Based in the Northern Rivers, George creates furniture and objects that are functional yet poetic - pieces that don’t demand attention but seem to hold it effortlessly. Her designs draw from the past: old buildings, vintage forms, and enduring materials, while remaining distinctly modern. Beauty, for George, is found in simplicity, in things that last, and in the small rituals that anchor her day.

From her morning coffee to tinted lip balm as a non-negotiable, there’s a lightheartedness woven through her practice - a belief that design, like life, is an exercise in curiosity and presence; a way of holding space while remaining open to the textures, rhythms and moments that move around you.

What was a moment that changed your perception of beauty?

Visiting the gardens at the Chichu Museum on Naoshima Island. They were designed to look like a Monet painting, full of water lilies and flowers that blended into one another so effortlessly. Walking thought it was incredibly calming - the whole place felt like stepping into a painting.

What is your number one beauty product?

Tinted lip balm. I must have it with me at all times or I’ll simply self-combust.

What skincare product or practice do you come back to if your skin is unbalanced?

Saltwater and sunshine. That and an honest moisturiser usually does the trick.

Your designs are functional yet enduring. How do you approach creating pieces that feel timeless?

I think simplicity is really important. I like to start with one element - whether it’s a colour, material, or shape I’m drawn to - and then build the design around that.

Having worked on projects around the world, what influences from those experiences stay with you in your work today?

Historic and vintage furniture are constant inspirations. There’s so much beauty in the details of old buildings and objects. In such a fast-paced world with so much new content so readily available, I like to reference a different time when only the strongest designs prevailed.

“Historic and vintage furniture are constant inspirations. There’s so much beauty in the details of old buildings and objects. In such a fast-paced world with so much new content so readily available, I like to reference a different time when only the strongest designs prevailed.”

Who is a muse for you when it comes to beauty?

It’s not so much a person, but the Celine 2020 runway will forever be my reference point. The dark kohl eyeliner with tousled hair - it feels eternally relevant to me.

When designing for clients, how do you balance functionality with a sense of poetry or emotion in a space?

For me it comes down to materiality. I’m always learning new things about how materials age, how they feel to touch, and the emotions they bring into a space.

Can you describe a project or piece you feel most connected to, and why?

The Centrefold Table. It was one of the first pieces I designed on my own terms, and it gave me the confidence to keep exploring. I have one in my living room where so much of daily life happens. It anchors my little family, so it feels very special and personal.

“Most mornings start with a trip to the beach with my puppy -  it’s very grounding and makes everyone happy. Then I head into my office in the industrial estate for the day. Evenings are a mixed bag, but my favourite thing is dinner with friends or family, everyone sharing news from their day.”

What does a typical day look like for you, from your design studio to your personal rituals?

Most mornings start with a trip to the beach with my puppy -  it’s very grounding and makes everyone happy. Then I head into my office in the industrial estate for the day. Evenings are a mixed bag, but my favourite thing is dinner with friends or family, everyone sharing news from their day.

What is one grounding ritual that always brings you back to yourself?

Drinking coffee, smelling coffee, or honestly even just thinking about coffee.

Interviewed by  Jasmine Lum Sutherland

This feature is part of our Perceptions Journal — a space to share thoughtful perspectives on beauty, ritual, and connection. Discover more of Georgina Davies' work here.