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Détail de commode Boulle en bronze doré et marqueterie, œuvre d’André-Charles Boulle, style Louis XIV, début XVIIIᵉ siècle, The Met Museum.

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Verner Panton and the Concept of Total Design

In the history of twentieth-century design, only a handful of iconic designers truly changed the way we think about domestic space. Verner Panton was one…
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Fabrics & Textiles

Luxury Trimmings: The Art of Detail in Contemporary Interior Design

Trimmings, the art of detail that makes the difference Long associated with palatial splendor and classical décor, trimmings are back in the spotlight today. In a world where luxury is…
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Organic Design, The Art of Harmonizing Nature and Functionality

Modern design, minimalist design, or organic design: these decorative vocabulary terms may seem vague, but they reveal distinct philosophies. Organic design, an artistic movement born in the 1950s, revolutionizes our…
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Orient Express 2027: A Masterpiece of Design and Luxury by Maxime d’Angeac

Can a train be a work of art? Since 1883, the Orient Express has answered with a resounding yes. More than a mere means of transport, it embodies a certain…
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Decor Trends

The Irresistible Rise of Leopard Print in Contemporary Interiors

When Yves Saint Laurent presented his legendary “Safari” collection in 1968, parading leopard coats down Parisian runways, he was reactivating an ancestral aesthetic code: that of the feline as a…
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“Quiet Luxury” Interiors: the art of silence and materiality

The philosophy of discreet luxury Among the current trends in luxury and high-end interior decoration, Quiet Luxury doesn’t show off: it’s experienced. It reveals itself in the density of washed…
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Bibliothèque Carlton (1981) de Sottsass — pièce emblématique du postmodernisme Memphis, colorée, sculpturale et fonctionnelle.
20th Century

Memphis Group (1981-1987): when Ettore Sottsass dynamited the codes of modern design

On September 18, 1981, in a Milanese showroom in the fashion district, an aesthetic bomb exploded. The first collection of the Memphis Group astonished, shocked, and fascinated: furniture in garish…
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Le Chapitre, Eric Schmitt’s house-studio

A few steps from the Fontainebleau forest, a house reveals itself without ever imposing. Named Le Chapitre, it is neither a manifesto residence nor a…
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Adrien des Rues: When Wood Becomes a Language

Meeting with an art craftsman who inscribes contemporary cabinetmaking at the border of design and architecture. In a shared workshop in the heart of Lyon,…
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Adrien des Rues: When Wood Becomes a Language

Collectible Design: Ultra-Luxury Confidential Design

Chaise Uvola, Jérôme Bugara Edition

Uvola: a chair of pure lightness imagined by Jérôme Bugara

AKB Design: sustainable refinement by Audrée Kemp Bélanger

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Wave Architecture: Immersion in the Heart of Diango Hernández’s Aesthetic

It was completely by chance that I discovered the work of artist Diango Hernández: it was an artistic coup de foudre. The image is so…
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Velvet: A Complete Guide to the Most Storied Textile in Interior Design

Velvet: the king of textiles Velvet is neither a passing interior design trend nor a mere decorative fabric. It is a noble textil, a structural cloth,…
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Wallpaper Backing Guide: Choosing Between Non-Woven, Vinyl and Paper

Martindale Rub Test: Complete Guide to Upholstery Fabric Resistance

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Furniture | Objects

20 iconic cocooning armchairs, from egg chairs to bubble seats, pod lounges and beyond…

Cocoon, egg, bubble and capsule chairs vintage or contemporary The egg chair embodies the very essence of organic design and the spirit of the 1960s…
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Objects

Premium home appliances: when technology meets elegance

The silent revolution of contemporary kitchens doesn’t exist thanks to appearances, but despite them. Behind the streamlined facades that characterize our modern interiors lies a…
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Luxury houses are reinventing everyday life for our pets.

20 iconic cocooning armchairs, from egg chairs to bubble seats, pod lounges and beyond…

Light Reinvented: A Complete Guide to LED Innovations

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Smart homes: when home automation elevates contemporary architecture

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Every great interior begins with the right material. Explore the Hart guides dedicated to textiles, wood, stone and metal, the materials that define luxury in its most tangible, most sensory form.

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From the historic Lyon silk to contemporary Italian workshops, a complete guide to understanding noble fibres, discovering the great fabric houses and choosing the right textile for every use, every space and every standard.

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From hand-painted panoramics to contemporary non-woven wallcoverings, from French manufacturers to the great British houses, a complete guide to choosing, hanging and transforming your walls with the right covering.

Materials Guides

Wood, textile, stone, metal, wallcoverings, an aesthetic, cultural and technical perspective on the materials that define the true quality of an interior and give it depth over time.

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