An Italian affair

An exclusive collection by online retail platform Artemest has been curated by Dubai-based interior designer and founder of Styled Habitat, Rabah Saeid, and combines Italian handcrafted pieces inspired by cosy nights in. Gathering Nights explores design from a wide range of cultural influences and styles, which come together to form an intimate atmosphere centred on warm hues, opulent details and striking colour accents.

Saeid’s curation of Artemest’s online trove of 50,000 products by skilled makers showcasing the ‘Made in Italy’ stamp includes works by heritage glass masters, furniture makers and ceramicists, following Styled Habitat’s own ethos of showcasing the works of artisans.

“Our Gathering Nights concept is about cultivating a unique collection that channels our experiences, memories, travel, nature, architecture, fashion, graphic design and art. [It] allows us to explore interiors from a wide panel of cultural influences and styles that come together in an atmosphere that is both relaxed and sophisticated,” says Saeid.

Artemest – which recently announced its launch in the Middle East – is working with a regional designer for the first time; with Gathering Nights coming forward as its first collection rooted in the region. Artemest is run by duo Ippolita Rostagno and Marco Credendino, who launched the brand in 2015.

“This is the first time we've collaborated in this way with a designer based in the Gulf region and we're thrilled with the result,” the duo says. “In her signature style of low-key luxe, warm earthy colour palettes and hyper-tactile aesthetic, Rabah has reimagined Artemest's beautifully crafted designs into the Gathering Nights collection.

“Artemest's mission is to celebrate Italian craftsmanship and support small luxury brands, artisans, designers and artists [in order to] to gain international visibility: Rabah's Gathering Nights is a curated selection of atmospheric pieces that aims to meet the taste and design needs of the market.”