DESIGN NEWS
Lucy Montgomery seeks out design gems and worthy objets from far-flung places.
Lucy Montgomery has tracked down the latest and greatest.
7_DESKTOP INSPIRATION
Transforming everyday workspaces into inspiring places, Italian stone specialists Salvatori collaborated with designers Studiocharlie on statement desk objects such as this tablet stand, letter opener and paperweight. salvatori.it
5_THAW POINT
With a soft, graceful, drooping effect, Bower Studios’ ‘Melt’ mirror will create a striking focal point on a wall. bower-studios.com
6_ROYAL RUFFLING
Pierre Augustin Rose’s ‘Palais Royal FrouFrou’ sofa is imbued with classic inspiration but has been given a contemporary twist with slender lines and crisp white upholstery. pierreaugustinrose.com
2_GAME, SET, MATCH
A nod to knucklebones, a game that dates back to Rome and Greece, the ‘Ossicle’ collection of seats, benches and tables for GioBagnara are crafted with leather and marble in monolithic style. giobagnara.com
1_TILE LOVING
Fornace Brioni creative director Cristina Celestino has updated the company’s HQ in Italy, wrapping the brand’s tiles from floor to ceiling to create hypnotic geometries and sinuous forms. fornacebrioni.it
3_PATTERN HERITAGE
Soane Britain reworks old patterns into new designs. Fine artist Sophie Coryndon adapted the tooled gold-leaf background of the 14thcentury Wilton diptych as the basis for the ‘Wilton Vine’ pattern. soane.co.uk
4_WONDER WEAR
French interior designer Pierre Yovanovich’s ‘Elie’ solid-oak bedside table is oiled and patinated ensuring it will age beautifully. pierreyovanovich.com
8_DESIGN ON THE MENU
New Bangkok furniture showroom Chanintr Craft includes a cafe, all fitted out in soothing surfaces of natural cork, timber and terrazzo. studiodaminato.com
9_CHAIN LINKS
Melbourne-based lighting studio Articolo has reimagined the potential of glass by conceiving a design of connecting loops to create a jewellery -like sconce aptly named ‘Loopi’. articolo.com.au
10_OLD SOFTIES
These luxurious merino wool throws, including ‘Facciata quattrocentesca’ or 15th-century facade, are an ode to architecture and to Fornasetti’s passion for its various styles, in particular the Renaissance. fornasetti.com
11_STAR QUALITY
Italian furniture brand Baxter called on Draga & Aurel with a brief to design soft shapes and shades that create a sense of protection. The result? The ‘Brigitte’ sofa, a beautifully curvaceous and plump piece inspired by iconic pieces from the 1970s. baxter.it
12_VISUALLY ARRESTING
Offering a thought-provoking world view at this unique time, the NGV Triennial presents a large-scale exhibition of international contemporary architecture, art and design, including Faye Toogood’s ‘Roly-Poly’ chair (right) Rive Roshan’s ‘Colour Dial’ table (below). ngv.vic.gov.au
[ Light relief ] Inspired by iconic Mediterranean hotels, earthenware and motifs, Lucy Montgomery’s latest plaster releases include the ‘Vongole’ wall hooks (above) and ‘Le Sirenuse’ mirror (left). lucymontgomery.com