‘We slept like on clouds’, “The room was so cosy that we didn’t want to leave it”, “I need a sofa like that for my home”: some reviews not only make hoteliers happy, but also hotel furnishers. After all, the right furniture can make a significant contribution to the holiday experience.
Category Archive: Object Design
In this category we inform you about object design, renowned artists and their products.
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If you want to uncover the secret of the durability and resilience of Geba carpets, you have to go to Tibet at an altitude of 4,500 metres and look out for a special species of animal…
Riccardo’s Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli’s passions. It’s worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…
The fair, scheduled to run from October 11th to 13th 2024, presents a preview of the projects from the EDIT CULT programme of disseminated exhibitions involving various symbolic locations in the city, from the Palazzo Reale to the Real Museo Mineralogico and the Ipogeo dei Cristallini.
Harald Geba’s carpets tell stories of travelling, nature and art. Still can’t find the right piece for your own home? We’ve got you covered, because Geba also produces carpets according to very specific wishes. Step by step, you can create your personal dream rug…
Rotganzen created its first a Quelle Fête prototype in 2009 and sold its first artwork under that name in 2011. In the years that followed Quelle Fête became their most famous work and grew into one of the most coveted collector’s series worldwide.
SOLIDIFIED is a curated exhibition by established designers with a strong focus on material. Join us during Milan Design Week 2024 and discover new pieces by Rive Roshan, Rick Tegelaar, Jesse Visser, Umut Yamac and Form Editions.
FLUID SHAPES, UNUSUAL MATERIALS AND COMBINATIONS OF MATERIALS, A COLOUR PALETTE THAT RANGES FROM RESTRAINED TO GAUDY – IT’S NOT EASY TO CATEGORISE THE STYLE OF CHRISTINA PETROU, A CYPRIOT ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER. EVEN SHE HERSELF FALTERS AT THE QUESTION. BUT THAT DOESN’T SEEM TO DETRACT FROM HER SUCCESS. WITH HER DESIGN STUDIO CHRISTINE KALIA, SHE CREATES FURNITURE, RENOVATES HOUSES AND RECENTLY FITTED OUT THE CHLOÉ STORES.
The growing trend towards sustainability, natural materials and green colours is also noticeable in the hospitality sector. Hotel and contract furnishers Symphonic by ADA is giving us an overview on what to expect in 2024.
The resorts planned by the Head of Design at MH Residenz, Wolfgang Schille, speak the language of nature, but are still luxurious. There is mindfulness in his work. And he has a lot to say about it.
This spring, ÆTHER/MASS is unveiling four new objects at the Collectible Fair in Brussels. Each piece in the new collection serves as an exploration of new and undiscovered processes, materials, and production techniques. Despite the minimalist aesthetic of the pieces, they carry a profound and layered symbolic meaning.
Schloss Hollenegg for Design is pleased to announce its ninth annual design exhibition: WOOD LAND. The exhibition focuses on the forest and its most important resource – wood. The show demonstrates various techniques for processing wood and imparts knowledge about different tree species and wood essences. Each object on display also provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as global warming, forest management and sustainable wood production.
There is a rising star in the world of sustainable architecture: Strohboid. The company has made a name for itself by developing innovative and environmentally friendly building materials for the construction of sustainable homes. One of their latest products is the “Mountain Chalet” …
With the new foldable smartphones, Motorola seamlessly continues the innovation of past years and successfully creates a link between fashion and technology by introducing bright models in this year’s Pantone trend colour “Viva Magenta”…
Making things by hand is in no way “old school” at Creative Industries Styria. Styrian Products exhibit a blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern design and computer technology. This combination doesn’t just result in accurate and high-quality work, it also makes for extraordinary designs and products that have a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. Here are our top three…
Thanks to innovative experiments aimed at enhancing its material features and chromatic properties, marble takes on new functionalities, becoming the keystone for reinterpreting contemporary design codes and highlighting the artisanal dimension of today’s production…
In a fast-paced society in which it is often a case of “higher, faster and further”, the Danish interior brand SOFACOMPANY would like to encourage people to pause more often and reflect on their own home as a source of peace and inspiration. In particular, pieces of furniture characterised by a clear, timeless design provide the necessary space for the mind and body to recharge their batteries without distraction.
Today’s hybrid and collaborative working methods have brought about new demands on spaces and products. Office chairs are used by different people throughout the day, each with their own preferences, and the expectation that they should be ready for use immediately and without many adjustments…