Discover European design: a dialogue between heritage and innovation. From Italian elegance to Scandinavian simplicity and French refinement, HART explores the movements, styles and creators that define Europe’s design culture.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
Florence, 1966. A group of young Italian architects found Archizoom Associati and begin producing provocative projects that question every certainty of modern design. While Good Design champions rationality and the Ulm School systematizes methodology, an Italian avant-garde radically rejects functionalism. Radical Design emerges—oppositional, conceptual, provocative. This movement, which dominates Italy from 1966 to 1975, does…
Are you looking for a top-of-the-range sofa with an original, soft and timeless design? ? The famous Cameleonda Sofa may be just what you’re looking for. In leather or fabric, the Camaleonda has become THE viral sofa of this decade! Created in 1970 by Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, this modular sofa with…
