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DESIGNERS HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT… AND THE CHAIR, AND THE VASE, WITH NEW CONCEPTS CREATED AND CLASSICS REBORN.

Designers have seen the light… and the chair, and the vase, with new concepts created and classics reborn

Shiner light

New from Studio Henry Wilson, the sculptural ‘Surface’ sconce ( left), $1370, is cast in two-part solid gunmetal. The bronze surface, polished when sold, will oxidise and darken over time to reveal a distinctive patina. store.henrywilson.com. au

CIAO ITALIA

Melbourne home retailer CRITERIA has added to its selection from prestigious Italian furniture brand Baxter, with its new ‘Gemma’ chair ( pictured), $4367, and ‘Greta’ armchair, $7667. criteriacollection.com.au Cult introduces Objects, a collection of 12 items by Republic of Fritz Hansen, such as (above, from left) the Studio Roso-designed mirror, $1177, and Jaime Hayón’s ‘Ikebana’ vase, $326. cultdesign.com. au

Best on show

Designed by Richards & Spence architects, Living Edge’s new showroom in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, stocks pieces from the likes of Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, E15, BD Barcelona, Muuto and Vitra. livingedge.com. au