Dún Briste whiskey bar in a richly layered interior
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Designed through Ireland · Made for the world

Contemporary design
inspired by
ancient Ireland.

Furniture, materials and design elements that reinterpret Irish heritage for modern living.

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01 / The evolution of Irish design

Rooted in heritage.
Designed for modern life.

Kildara is a contemporary Irish design language expressed through furniture, interiors and carefully considered design elements.

Drawing on poetry, music, craftsmanship, landscape and a deep sense of place, Kildara translates cultural and material heritage into refined contemporary forms.

From collectible statement pieces to architectural details, every creation begins with a story, a place, a material or a creative influence — authentic, enduring and international in outlook.

The Kildara visual design language and material palette

Refined contemporary rather than rustic. Deeply Irish rather than nostalgic. Designed to feel timeless in both classical and contemporary settings.

02 / The Kildara framework

Five principles guide
every creation.

A coherent design language built on authenticity, material intelligence, skilled making, function and evolution.

01

Origin

Every piece begins with an authentic Irish source: a place, story, song, work of literature, cultural reference or moment in time.

02

Material

Each design explores materials indigenous to Ireland or meaningfully connected to Irish heritage and making.

03

Craft

Irish craftsmanship and artistic expression are interpreted through contemporary design, modern production and evolving technology.

04

Purpose

Beauty and narrative are supported by genuine function, usability, performance and thoughtful design.

05

Evolution

Inspiration is never reproduced literally. It is translated through modern thinking and international luxury standards.

03 / Feature furniture

Born of the land.
Made to belong.

Introducing the inaugural Kildara collection: standalone furniture pieces shaped by Ireland’s landscape, material heritage and rituals of welcome.

Dún Briste whiskey bar set within an Irish Atlantic landscape

HP.01 · Dún Briste, County Mayo

Dún Briste
Whiskey Bar

Bringing the landscape into your home.

Named after the iconic sea stack off the north Mayo coast, the Dún Briste Whiskey Bar begins with place. Its layered composition, projecting forms and sculptural silhouette echo the geology and drama of Ireland’s Atlantic edge.

Stone, ash, bog oak, linen, bronze and light are brought together as a contemporary expression of Irish hospitality — elemental, refined and quietly theatrical.

Connemara marble · bog oak · Irish ash · bronze · granite · integrated light

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The ritual within

A place for welcome,
story and company.

Rooted in the Irish tradition of the céilí, Dún Briste is designed for gathering. Layered materiality and warm illumination give the bar a sculptural presence while keeping its purpose clear: hospitality, conversation and the shared ritual of a poured glass.

Dún Briste whiskey bar overlooking a contemporary city
Illuminated Dún Briste whiskey cabinet in a contemporary city interior
HP.02 Dún Briste · County Mayo

Dún Briste Whiskey Cabinet

A collectible cabinet inspired by the sea stack’s layered geology, dramatic cantilevers and sculptural silhouette. Designed to be experienced open, it turns storage into ritual and presents each bottle with clarity and theatre.

Black Irish oak · brass · Irish green marble · integrated light

Dún Briste console table in a refined contemporary interior
HP.03 Dún Briste · County Mayo

Dún Briste Console

A calm architectural form for arrival, display and welcome. Its long horizon, grounded stone supports and illuminated core bring the atmosphere of Ireland’s Atlantic landscape into the home.

Bleached ash · bog oak · bronze · textured stone · warm light

Open Causeway whiskey cabinet in an Irish country house interior
HP.04 Giant’s Causeway · County Antrim

Causeway Whiskey Cabinet

Stepped forms and stratified textures echo the rhythm of columnar basalt, Atlantic weather and the drama of the Causeway. Inside, a lit display and stone serving surface make hospitality feel ceremonial.

Textured bronze · charred oak · linen · stone · integrated light

Causeway console table with sculptural black oak columns
HP.05 Giant’s Causeway · County Antrim

Causeway Console Table

Black Irish oak columns rise from a reflective plane, carrying the movement of the Causeway upward through the furniture. Rooted in Ireland, yet designed to belong far beyond it.

Irish green marble · bleached ash · Irish linen · black Irish oak

Causeway coffee table in a contemporary city living room
HP.06 Giant’s Causeway · County Antrim

Causeway Coffee Table

A sculptural centrepiece shaped by basalt, sea, timber, bronze and mirror. Its rising hexagonal forms and cantilevered composition give the room a natural point around which life gathers.

Bleached ash · hammered bronze · black Irish oak · antique mirror

04 / Translating heritage into design

Material chosen
with intent.

Indigenous and culturally connected materials are refined through traditional skill, progressive manufacturing and precision engineering. The result is rich in memory but unmistakably contemporary.

  1. 01 Bog oak
  2. 02 Irish elm
  3. 03 Connemara marble
  4. 04 Cut crystal glass
  5. 05 Hammered bronze
  6. 06 Raw stone & granite
  7. 07 Irish linen

05 / The Kildara design collection

From furniture
to architecture.

The Kildara language extends into doors, panels, handles, profiles, cabinetry accessories, architectural glass and bespoke interior features.

Kildara linen panel bedroom doors
Doors & panels

Curated materiality

Luxurious doors and panels, custom-designed and specified to suit each interior.

Curated Kildara handle collection in timber, bronze and stone
Handles

Curated detail

Material-rich hardware designed to make every touchpoint feel considered.

Kildara framing, profiling and panel details
Architectural components

Quiet statements

Framing, profiles and panels that integrate seamlessly while elevating the whole interior.

Darren Morgan, Design Lead for Kildara

06 / Design lead

Darren
Morgan.

Darren Morgan is the Design Lead for Kildara and founder of Darren Morgan Design, an award-winning independent consultancy based in rural County Armagh.

With more than 26 years of experience designing luxury furniture, kitchens and interiors, Darren established the principles, material language and visual identity that define the collection. He continues to lead its creative development, balancing Irish authenticity with international appeal.

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Ireland · United Kingdom · North America

Let’s create something
with a story.

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