Slow Down

Event

A Slow Down Afternoon Tea At New Piece

As the year edges toward its busiest season, we wanted to offer something simple yet rare — a moment to slow down. Before the holidays arrive, before calendars fill and to-do lists take over, we invited designers, customers and friends into our Alexandria showroom for an afternoon designed entirely for slowing the pace, taking a breath and reconnecting with comfort.

The Slow Down Event wasn’t about rushing through decisions. It was about stepping into a calm, warm space and experiencing our newest modular sofas the way they’re meant to be enjoyed — slowly. Guests settled into soft curves, rearranged modules at their own rhythm, compared colours, chatted with us about what makes a space feel good, and voted for the sofa that spoke to them most. The feedback we received was heartfelt, thoughtful and incredibly inspiring.

To make the afternoon feel even more restorative, we partnered with Two More Rolls, whose beautiful catering brought an easy sense of joy to the room — warm pastries, fresh rolls, drinks that encouraged lingering, and a playful spread that set the tone for relaxation. Food, conversation and design blended seamlessly, and the showroom felt less like a store and more like a gathering of friends pausing together.