Minima Marks 30 Years: A Three-Decade Legacy of Luxury Design in Ireland

This year (2026), Minima celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades since founder Helen Kilmartin first introduced her vision for contemporary living to the Irish market.

What began in 1996 with a flagship showroom on St. Stephen’s Green Dublin has evolved into the nation’s premier destination for international design.

To commemorate this 30-year journey, founder Helen Kilmartin collaborated with acclaimed Turin photographer Barbara Corsico (AD, Wallpaper) to photograph the people of Minima on or alongside their favourite iconic pieces.

 

Some of the team in Hanover Quay on the Mon Cloud sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina.

Lucy on Cassina Mokoro Rug.

Monica

Interior Architect & Designer.
Graduated from the Accademia Arti Applicate in Milan.

Chairs by Warren Platner for Knoll 1962.

– Wearing top Munthe Vintage, trousers COS, and shoes from Bata.

Philippa and Lucy, her springer spaniel.

Design Consultant.
BA (Hons) graduate in History + Economics from UCD, Post Grad in Fine and Decorative Art from Christies London.
Rhodec Interior Design Diploma.

On the Rue Ipanema Swivel Chair by Yabu Pushelberg for Man Of Parts.
Plasterworks rug by CC Tapis.
Torei Side Table Cassina.
Zenith Bookcase or Room divider by Rimadesio.

– Wearing Gustav top, Peruzzi pants (Venezuela Boutique), shoes from Nicki Hoyne (Irish).

Ava

Sales Logistics and HR.
Graduate in Philosophy from Trinity.

On The Ribbon chair & footstool by Pierre Paulin 1966 by Artifour.
Nube Lamp by Ita Lamp on Belt Table by Meridiani.

– Wearing top from Bimba y Lola, trousers from COS, and shoes from Bash.

Giorgia

Interior Architect and Project Manager.
Studies in Construction G. B. Belzoni Technical Institute Italy.

With a limited edition of 500 Serie Up Compasso d’Oro Chair by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for B&B Italia.
Floor Lamp Superluna by Oluce.

– Wearing Marina Rinaldi, Cos and shoes from Norma J Baker.

Chiara

Architect.
Graduated from Università degli Studi di Cagliari Sardinia and pursuing a Post Grad in Project Management.

With the Corbusier chaise LC4 1964 new black version on the Moroko Rug both from Cassina  and metal Gong table by Acerbis.

– Wearing shirt and pants by COS, shoes from Aeyde.

Katarina

Interior Designer and Architectural Technician.
Graduated from Dublin Institute of Design.

With the Standard sofa by Edra, Rug by Thibauld Von Rienne, Opalia coffee tables by Glas Italia, Moon 80 pendant by Davide Groppi.

– Wearing top NU, and skirt Nicholson & Nicholson both from Ecru Studios.

Helen on the Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe in 1930 for Knoll.

– Wearing dress from Proenza Schouler, shoes from Lemaire.

Anastazija

Interior & Furniture Design from TUD.

With the Grande Papilio Swivel chair and footstool.

– Wearing trousers and corset from Babyboo Fashion, shoes from Zara.

James

Creative & Architectural Designer.
B.ArchSc & M.Arch from University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

With GLAS Italia’s Specchio di Venere table, Emmemobili Brug, FLOS Luce Sferica S1 Pendant and artisan crab.

⁃ Wearing top from Uniqlo, trousers from & Other Stories.

Rachel

Interior Design Sales Consultant.

– Wearing trousers from Reiss & top from Zara.

Rachel has moved to London

Daniel

Interior Designer & Sales Consultant.

With Array modular sofa 2024 by Snøhetta for Mdf Italia, Flos Overlap pendant.

– Wearing jeans and jacket by COS, shirt by Vivienne Westwood, shoes from Doc Marten.

Daniel has moved to New Zealand for a year

Anastazija and Rachel on the Lilum sofa with Caratos Leather armchair, side tables and Artemone Cabinet.
All by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto.
Rug Flows by CC-Tapis.