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Detail of a Boulle commode in gilt bronze and marquetry by André-Charles Boulle, Louis XIV style, early 18th century, The Met Museum.

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Art Nouveau: Early 1900’s iconic style

1900 – “The fire ignites in the spirit” – Le Corbusier A creative fire indeed: one that swept across Europe, taking root in England as…
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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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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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“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.

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

On September 18, 1981, in a Milanese showroom, an aesthetic bomb exploded. The first collection of the Memphis Group astonished, shocked and fascinated: furniture in garish colors, lamps defying the…
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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 of them. Born in Denmark…
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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 frozen décor but a deeply…
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At the crossroads of craftsmanship and emotion, our selection celebrates inspired creators, soulful objects, meaningful places and atmospheres that awaken the senses. Explore our universes, from spaces to textures, from forms to styles, and let yourself be guided by a vision of luxury rooted in meaning, beauty and soul.


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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Creators

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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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

Born in Cuba and trained in industrial design, Diango Hernández paints pools and tiles. Inside Olaismo, an aesthetic of water, utopia and memory.
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Sofa’s Guide: Art of contemporary luxury

A high-end sofa is recognised first by what you cannot see: a solid wood or steel frame, webbing or pocket-spring suspension, high-resilience foam of at…
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Spaces and materials

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Is Bouclé Fabric Durable? Pros, Cons, How to Choose and Price Guide

Fabric Walling: The Complete Truth, Explained by a Professional

Textured Wallcoverings: Textile, Natural or Synthetic?

Upholstery fabric care: 7 expert secrets to extend your textiles’ lifespan

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

Cocoon chairs: 24 iconic designs, from Jacobsen’s Egg Chair to Aarnio’s Ball Chair. History, designers and current prices, new and vintage.
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Objects

Fletcher Capstan Table: The World’s Most Extraordinary Expanding Dining Table Explained

An Object That Defies the Eye Some objects must be contemplated before they can be understood. The Fletcher Capstan Table is one of them. Round,…
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24 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

Luxury lighting brands: the houses to know from A to Z

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Landmarks…

The complete history of design and decorative styles, decoded.

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HART guides

Materials

Behind every great interior lies a well-chosen material. Our guides explore textiles, wallcoverings, wood and metal: their history, their qualities and how to choose them with confidence.

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Upholstery fabrics

From the Lyon silk mills to Italian workshops, understanding noble fibres and choosing the right fabric.

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Wallpaper

Hand-painted panoramics, contemporary non-wovens, the great French and British houses.

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Wood

Species, veneers and finishes: reading a piece of furniture through its material.

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Metal

Brass, bronze, steel: the metals that define high-end design.

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Resources

The HART guides

Directories, glossaries and dictionaries: the reference tools for finding your way in high-end design and interiors.

Craftspeople and art trades

Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, metalworkers, stonemasons: exceptional workshops.

Design icons

The designers who wrote the history of the object.

Design glossary

The vocabulary of interiors and furnishing, from A to Z.

High-end furniture

The leading furniture houses and editors to know.

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Hart Design Selection

HART Design Selection is an independent editorial platform dedicated to high-end design, decorative arts and refined living.We explore what lies between emotion and function, between heritage and contemporary creation.Decorative styles, designers, materials, objects and exceptional craftsmanship: each article is conceived as a reference resource for professionals, students and discerning design enthusiasts.

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