Gabriel Tan

Born in Singapore in 1982, Gabriel Tan works at the intersection of tradition, craft and contemporary living, running studios in Porto and Singapore. After an early career path in the navy, a chance encounter with design books led him to industrial design at the National University of Singapore, followed by an international practice spanning furniture, lighting and objects shown in Milan, New York and Tokyo. His work pairs refined forms with tactile detail, reinterpreting cultural references through a modern lens.

Tan’s first collaboration with Louis Poulsen produced the Rumee Portable Lamp, a sculptural, easy-to-carry light that blends warm ambience with precise, glare-free function. The project reflects Tan’s belief that usefulness and emotional form should sit side by side, resulting in lighting that feels good in the hand and looks at home across interiors. His portfolio includes work for brands such as B&B Italia, Audo and Herman Miller, and he has received awards including IDEA and the Bombay Sapphire Asia Grand Prix.