Perfect Pairings: The Collection of Sting and Trudie Styler

His spiky blond hair, piercing gaze, and unmistakable voice were fixtures of MTV’s early years. As the lead singer, principal songwriter, and bassist of the British band The Police from 1977-1984, Sting helped introduce New Wave music to fans all over the world. He and bandmates Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers sold 75 million records, earned six Grammy awards, and saw their Synchronicity album rise to the top of the British and American music charts. The Police drew on diverse musical influences that helped give their hits like “Walking on the Moon,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Wrapped Around Your Finger” an indelible sound that some described as reggae-inflected punk. In 1986, Sting launched a successful solo career, penning songs for movies like The Emperor’s New Groove from Disney and Kate & Leopold from Miramax. Since then, he has won an additional 10 Grammy awards for hits including “Fragile,” “All This Time,” and “Englishman in New York.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police in 2003, and received a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) distinction from Queen Elizabeth II that same year.

With his wife, film producer Trudie Styler, Sting has quietly established a world-class art collection that includes works from Henri Matisse’s “Jazz” series, paintings by Ben Nicholson, prints by Gustav Klimt and Robert Mapplethorpe, Picasso ceramics, and an eclectic array of contemporary furniture. The February 24 sale at Christie’s London, “Queen Anne’s Gate: Works from the Art Collection of Sting & Trudie Styler,” will offer more than 200 pieces from the couple’s impressive collection, all of which have been displayed over the past two decades in their former London home.

Design connoisseurs who are fans of Sting will delight in finding a rare object or work of art to display in their own residence, particularly if their home includes a spacious music room. Sting’s antique Steinway & Sons piano is a showstopper: a German “Model B” Grand Piano, it was made in Hamburg in 1909 and expertly restored in 2002. Originally veneered in rosewood, it features a shiny ebonized finish and, with its matching bench, cuts a very elegant figure.

This expansive estate in Westchester, with nearly 20,000 square feet of living space, boasts a music room ideally suited for a collectible instrument of this caliber. Enhanced by a crystal chandelier and encased in windows, the dramatic semi-circular alcove off the living room not only provides plenty of space for a grand piano, but could also accommodate a musical ensemble. On New York’s Upper West Side, this five-bedroom renovated townhouse has a central music room that can easily accommodate a collection of musical instruments or works of art. Located close to Lincoln Center and Symphony Space, this comfortable, light-filled residence would be a dream home for a musical family. A Regency mahogany music stand from the early 19th century would serve a serious violinist or flutist well and could also be used to display vintage sheet music.

Sting and Trudie Styler’s collection is not only rich in antiques; it also includes some innovative works of modern design such as this 1991 Tom Dixon “S” Chair. A British industrial designer, Dixon is widely admired for his iconic lighting fixtures. His unique “S” Chair is reminiscent of the classic 1960s Panton Chair from Danish designer Verner Panton. Made in Italy by contemporary furniture manufacturer Cappellini, the Dixon chair offers a unique take on style and comfort with its sleek steel frame and luxurious upholstery.

Not far from Sting’s former home in London, this penthouse on Victoria Road is a modern masterpiece with a rooftop patio and views of the Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace. Inside, a refined aesthetic rich in natural materials creates a stylish but neutral canvas that stands ready to highlight personally selected furnishings and decorative touches.