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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. With its enveloping forms and futuristic appearance inspired by the Space Age, this iconic seat has fascinated for over six decades. Passionate about designer furniture, I have always been captivated…
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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 idea of travel, one where every mile becomes contemplation, where the journey matters as much as the destination. After decades of silence, this rolling legend…
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Kitchen Design & Ergonomics: the Secrets Behind a Perfect Kitchen
Designing a kitchen is not simply about arranging furniture and appliances in a room. It’s about orchestrating a living space where dozens of gestures, movements and actions take place daily. This discipline, culinary ergonomics, was progressively built throughout the 20th century, transforming the kitchen from a simple domestic laboratory into a true space of performance…
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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 symbol of power and seduction. More than half a century later, this fascination with feline patterns is experiencing a spectacular resurgence in the world of…
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The French Regency style (1715-1723): the (french) transitional style between Louis XIV and Louis XV
The Regency Style: When France breaks free from Versailles This silent but decisive revolution transforms our conception of French elegance. The first Régence curves already outline the future of rococo, while the last Louis XIV symmetries testify to a still-present past. The Regency style “Régence” in french, revolutionizes Western art by marking the transition between…
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Uvola: a chair of pure lightness imagined by Jérôme Bugara
Uvola: lightness by Jérôme Bugara Éditions In a market saturated with demonstrative objects, Uvola chooses the path ofprecise gesture and mastered material. The latest chair published byJérôme Bugara Éditions, it establishes itself through a continuous volume where seat and backrestseem sculpted in a single breath. The name, derived from nuvola (cloud), announces the promise: a…
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Textured Wallcoverings: Textile, Natural or Synthetic?
Whether they imitate silky velvet, display the roughness of natural sisal, or reproduce the minerality of polished concrete, these textured wall coverings offer infinite decorative possibilities. They allow you to create varied atmospheres, from cozy cocoons to contemporary elegance, through natural spirit or industrial aesthetics. But beyond purely aesthetic aspects, choosing a textured wall covering…
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Artichoke lamp guide: history and legacy of Poul Henningsen’s iconic Louis Poulsen design
In 1958, Danish designer Poul Henningsen created what would become one of the most iconic light fixtures of the 20th century: the Artichoke lamp. This pendant, composed of 72 precisely arranged copper leaves, transcends its utilitarian function to become a sculptural work of art. More than a simple lamp, the Artichoke embodies the marriage of…
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Smallbone of Devizes: English majesty at the heart of the kitchen
Discover Smallbone of Devizes, exceptional British manufacturer. Hand-carved kitchens, artisanal finishes, classic luxury. From €70,000 to €200,000+.
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Design Pet Furniture: Aesthetics for Comfort
When the Basket Becomes Furniture Only yesterday, welcoming a dog or cat was synonymous with aesthetic compromise. Today, that equation is reversed. Pet furniture transcends its simple utilitarian function to become a constituent element of interior design, thought through with as much care as a sofa or a bookcase. With 13.5 million cats and 7.3…
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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 colors, lamps defying the laws of balance, surfaces covered with psychedelic patterns, a formal exuberance that seemed to openly mock fifty years of modernist good…
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Neuro-Architecture: When our spaces shape our emotions
Architecture that speaks to our brain Imagine for a moment that your walls could calm anxiety, that your ceilings could spark creativity, and that the light in your living room could improve your mood. Fiction? Not at all. Welcome to the world of neuro-architecture, a quiet revolution that transforms our relationship to the home. Where…
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“Quiet Luxury” Interiors: the art of silence and materiality
The new language of contemporary refinement 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 linen, the feel of solid wood, the perfection of invisible joinery. Its roots delve into a culture of measure…
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Atollo by Vico Magistretti : the story behind the lamp
Why the Atollo, born in 1977, is still an absolute icon? There are lamps that you replace. And then there’s the Atollo. An icon of Italian design created in 1977 by the Milanese designer Vico Magistretti for Oluce, it has never been retouched, modified or “reissued”. It is sold today exactly as in 1977, or…
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Noble Kitchen Materials: Marble, Granite, Precious Woods & Technical Ceramics
When Matter Becomes Signature The contemporary kitchen is no longer built on compromise. It asserts itself as a space of expression where every surface tells a story, where every material dialogues with everyday life without denying beauty. Over the decades, the household goods industry has dominated people’s minds with its standardization and uncluttered functionalism. However,…
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