New designs and ideas that have caught our eye
ITALIAN FLAIR
Introducing Explosion, a vibrant embroidered fabric from the FuturLiberty interiors collection at Liberty, designed in collaboration with esteemed Italian couturier and interior designer Federico Forquet.
Inspired by the avant-garde art movements of the 20th century, this playful design showcases layered yarn that mimics the brushstrokes of an artist’s canvas. Available in two captivating colourways, Festa and Carnevale (shown), Explosion costs £140m and is perfect for drapery and decorative accessories.
COLLABORATIVE PIECE
Alessi presents the Poêle collection, its first furniture collaboration with Philippe Starck.
Inspired by kitchenware, the collection includes a chair, coatstand and stool. Made with Alessi’s expertise in metalwork, the Poêle Chair, €1,300, features a mirrored stainless steel shell and dyed beech wood frame. It is a celebration of 100 years of Italian metalworking and more than 30 years collaborating with Philippe.
TABLE TALK
Swedish brand Svenskt Tenn unveils Josef Frank-designed placemats, embodying his timeless aesthetic.
The Navigare print, a tribute to Sigfrid Ericson, sea captain and husband of Svenskt Tenn founder Estrid Ericson, adorns these double-sided mats. Priced at £90 for a set of six, they combine the iconic prints with a single-coloured print of Svenskt Tenn’s linen on
