Mylands Messel™ No.39: Oliver Messel’s theatrical green
A rich olive green inspired by the celebrated stage designer brings dramatic depth to contemporary and traditional interiors alike, from cabinetry to architectural details.
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Mylands of London draws from the theatrical legacy of Oliver Messel, the English artist and stage designer whose eye for colour shaped interiors across generations. Messel™ No.39 distils this heritage into a single, luminous olive green, one that carries both the weight of drama and the gentleness of restraint.
The colour sits comfortably in shadow and light. Its earthy warmth reads as something anchored and substantial, yet its undertones shift subtly depending on how it catches the day. Applied to kitchen cabinetry, it gains presence without demanding attention. On woodwork and wall panelling, particularly when paired with soft furnishings and brass hardware, it becomes architectural, a foundation rather than ornament.
What distinguishes Messel™ No.39 is its ease of translation between contexts. In a contemporary space, it brings gravitas and unexpected sophistication. In a traditional interior, it speaks the language of heritage without pastiche. The colour works equally well as a statement wall or as the quiet backdrop to a carefully composed room, suggesting that luxury often lies not in novelty but in the depth of a single, well considered choice.
Mylands of London’s paint collection draws on decades of curating pigments for British interiors, and Messel™ No.39 represents the kind of colour that improves with time, mellowing and deepening as light moves through a space across the seasons.
Imagery courtesy of Mylands of London (@mylands_london).
