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…
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…
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…
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 perfect that at first I feared it might be AI! Oh, what do I see—these are his paintings on canvas! I briefly explore Diango’s entire body of work… It’s all…
Between artisanal heritage and designer creation After the flashy years of high-tech kitchens and Nordic minimalist effusions, a more nuanced approach emerges: that of understated luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. It is precisely in this territory that Obumex stands out, a Belgian manufacturer that transcends categories to offer a vision where the kitchen becomes inhabited sculpture….
Stephen Franklin: Master of the ancestral art of upholstery and fabric walling In the demanding world of traditional upholstery, where centuries-old techniques meet contemporary excellence, Stephen Franklin stands as an undeniable reference. With nearly fifty years of expertise, royal clientele, and unprecedented distinctions awarded by the most prestigious craft institutions, this British craftsman embodies the…
Art Deco inspires today’s wallpaper and wallcovering designs Wallpapers and wallcoverings inspired by Art Deco are the key to a world of sophisticated glamour and timeless elegance. This iconic style, born in the Roaring Twenties, continues to captivate with its distinctive blend of luxury, modernity and geometric precision. Far from being a relic of the…
New York, 1950. The Museum of Modern Art inaugurates its first “Good Design” exhibition, organized by Edgar Kaufmann Jr. In the MoMA galleries, Scandinavian furniture, Japanese objects, and American ceramics coexist according to a single criterion: the intrinsic quality of design, regardless of price or prestige. While Mid-Century Modern celebrates American prosperity and Europe rebuilds,…
Los Angeles, 1949. In the hills of Pacific Palisades, Charles and Ray Eames complete their Case Study House #8, an architectural manifesto of postwar America. Steel, glass, and vibrant colors assemble into a lightweight structure open to the California landscape. While Europe laboriously rebuilds and the Bauhaus dissolves into emigration, America invents a new aesthetic…
Paris, 1925. The International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries unveiled a revolutionary aesthetic language to the world. Gone were the vegetal curves of Art Nouveau, replaced by geometric lines, precious materials, and assumed modernity. Art Deco was born, carrying the optimism of an era fascinated by speed, technological progress, and urban elegance. Art…
Ultra-luxury confidential design In the hushed world of design, there exists a restricted circle of houses that work far from the spotlight, for a clientele of insiders. Here, no flashy advertising, no mass distribution. These brands operate almost in silence, privileging direct relationships, craftsmanship and rarity as the true language of luxury. A world opposite…
Panoramic Wallpapers: The Art of Transforming Space Imagine crossing the threshold of your living room and finding yourself facing a bamboo forest rustling in the Japanese breeze, or contemplating from your bedroom the rooftops of Paris bathed in golden sunset light. This magic is that of panoramic wallpaper, a decorative art that transforms our…
