Established in 1901, Harrod’s Georgian Restaurant occupies its 4th
floor and is one of the finest attractions of the department store.
Having an experienced background in bespoke materials and
craftsmanship, and a personal admiration for the restaurant,
Cristopher Guy Harrison, the founder and CEO of his self-entitled
luxury furnishings company, was the ideal choice to restore this
emblematic and unique setting. The British designer wound up
creating over 500 pieces of furniture. Heavily influenced in the
sophistication and glamour of the 20s and 30s, this space creates
a modern and classic atmosphere for its guests.
With the renewal of the restaurant, a cluster of innovative pieces
was displayed, such as carved wood silver leafed panels, a copper
statue of a Georgian aristocrat, and mosaic features that cover a
myriad of individual pieces.
This new appearance was an investment of £250 million by Qatar
Holdings, the official owners of the building since 2010. Martin
Illingworth who is the director of store development declared that
“this room is pure elegance and is everything Harrods stands for.”
The Georgian restaurant is a breath of fresh air and escapes from
the tumultuousness of Knightsbridge. It is the ultimate apotheosis
for cosmopolitan lifestyle and eternal beauty.
THE RESTORATION OF THE GEORGIAN
RESTAURANT BY CHRISTOPHER GUY
Christopher Guy