Furniture

Indoor Furniture

With new models innovative, stylish and resilient indoor furniture launching daily, it’s hard to keep up. Here is our top pick of products to help you dress your interiors.

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1. Bespoke Furniture Wood Couture

A newly formed venture in the FF&E sector is aiming to bring a fresh approach to bespoke furniture supply, with the launch of an end-to-end service for residential and hospitality projects. Founded by Paolo Della Casa and Filippo Sona, Wood Couture manages all phases of sourcing, manufacturing and delivery of furniture, artwork and decorative accessories, building on the combined experience of its team of experts to meet the needs of owners, operators and designers.

Having vetted a number of facilities, the founders have partnered with key manufacturers to establish a total-quality management system that produces furniture for all hotel classes. Through custom software, the team can make and share live design modifications and generate shop drawings instantaneously, eliminating back-and-forth steps and subsequently streamlining the process. “We come in at the very beginning to help the interior designer remain in budget, collaborating with them to design pieces whose quality we know is achievable, and thus we help the owner stay within budget while they maintain their designer’s original vision,” say Della Casa and Sona. Once a project begins, Wood Couture is on site to manage the fabrication process and live-track the progress, with owners able to follow every step from their smartphone.

Sona has over 20 years of experience in management consulting for the hospitality sector, while Della Casa is an entrepreneur in FF&E, understanding the realities of contract furniture. Both successful in their fields, they decided to join forces to create something new. “We aim to bring a new and simplified way of working, through a collaborative process driven by our deep experience, aided by technology and guided by our ability to visualise every moving part of the project at once,” the duo conclude. “We believe in delivering the right products at their just value.”

www.woodcouture.com

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2. Adell Arper

Designed by Lievore + Altherr Désile Park, Arper’s Adell range takes inspiration from the brand’s Soft(er) concept and has been crafted with sustainability at its foundation. Its shell is made from recycled polypropylene and is available with multiple configuration options for both indoor and outdoor use. The link between the shell and nature is strong, with the special texture on the surface achieved by way of a concentric pattern, made from over 500 hand-designed lines – inspired by tree rings and shell stripes. Highly adaptable, Adell is an enduring product with a long lifespan, thus reducing the amount of waste in our environment. The chair comes in a choice models with either four legs, sled legs or wooden legs, and designers also have the option of adding accessory cushions. www.arper.com

3. Armadillo Expormim

Expormim and MUT Design Studio have joined forces to launch the Armadillo chair, a Postmodern revision of the classic papasan in rattan. The product has the shy modesty of the animal from which it gets its name, with the unmistakable signature of the Valencian studio in its silhouette. Armadillo blends beauty, Mediterranean essence and Expormim’s craftsmanship, showcasing the simplicity and attention to tradition that characterise MUT’s work. The latest collaboration is an ode to calm and is made in Mogente by craftspeople who still bend and sand the rods by hand, resulting in guaranteed stability and visibility. To finish the look, optional cushions are available, with upholstery in either natural or faux leather, virgin wool fabrics, velvet and polypropylene. www.expormim.com

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1. Floor Coffee Tables Gommaire

The Organic Living collection by Gommaire, comprising indoor and outdoor furniture, has seen the addition of the new Floor coffee tables. Assembled in the brand’s own atelier and crafted from reclaimed teak, the tables – pictured above in black – are robust, stylish and guaranteed to last. The tables come as a set, consisting of three sizes: D50 x H33cm, D65 x H37cm and D80 x H42cm. Founded in 2015, Gommaire arose from a fusion of ideas and years of experience between Gommaire Cleybergh, Bert Verelst and Laurent De Greef. The brand’s offering strives to complement a range of different settings, from rustic to contemporary interiors. www.gommaire.com

2. Bras Furniture Fusion

Furniture Fusion’s Bras sofa, high-back and low-back chair are inviting and striking from all angles. With generous dimensions, each piece features distinct armrests – a design element that welcomes and embraces its users. The rounded silhouette of the Bras low-back chair is intriguing to the eye, and he accompanying high-back chair evokes a similar feeling, providing extra head support for more reclined comfort. The final piece in the collection, the sofa, combines a sleek profile with a comforting backrest. Each of the pieces in the Bras range comes in a variety of fabrics and colours, as well as options for different legs and chair bases. www.furniturefusion.co.uk

3. Kite Stellar Works

Conceptualised by Japanese firm Nendo with commercial and hospitality spaces in mind, Stellar Works’ Kite armchair is perfect for narrow spaces such as corridors, elevator lobbies and entrances. Attempts to make an armchair smaller usually lead one to think of gradual elimination of the backrest to create a bench-like piece, but casting the backrest as the star to which the seat is adjoined yields a design that is less about sitting and more about leaning. Kite’s backrest and seat are independent parts, with shallow and deep seats and taller and lower backs available to be mixed and matched according to the size of the space and degree of privacy desired. www.stellarworks.com

4. Shelley Dining Chair Minotti

The new Shelley dining chair by Minotti joins its existing range’s armchair and lounge little armchair. The new product has been designed for dining areas and features the same refined style and cubing shapes as GamFratesi’s original designs. With a formal elegance and comfort, the armchair easily combines compact proportions and a contemporary aesthetic, with references to features of Scandinavian style. The height of the seat has been increased by six centimetres compared to the lounge little armchair, maintaining the same metal structure in a Black-Nickel finish. Available in a range of colours, the seat’s materiality of the saddle-hide ensures sophistication. www.minotti.com

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1. Purus River Bespoke

Purus is a striking and elegant range of furniture from River Bespoke, comprising a coffee table, side table and console table. The brand rose to popularity for its signature custom-made shelving designs, which help to create eye-catching wall features – popular amongst luxury hotels such as The Langham in London. Constructed in solid or stainless steel, Purus’ clean lines and timeless designs allow the pieces to slot seamlessly into both contemporary and traditional interiors, adding a touch of luxury to any living space. Bringing together a compelling array of tones and textures, the resulting tables are both highly practical and visually pleasing. www.riverbespoke.com

2. AIIR Leisure Plan

Designed by Gamfratesi, Dedon’s AIIR collection – available through Leisure Plan – is a contemporary interpretation of the classic shell chair with a light and transparent design, offering refined, ergonomic and comfortable seating suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The design incorporates injection-moulded polypropylene in four colourways – Salt, Pepper, Saffron and Nori – supported on premium teak or powder-coated steel legs in four colours, with the option to add seat and back cushions. Available as an armchair or side chair, the range coordinates with a number of Leisure Plan’s design tables, which come in a variety of sizes. www.leisureplan.co.uk

3. Camaleonda B&B Italia

In its reissue, B&B Italia’s Camaleonda range preserves the elements that have made it a contemporary classic. The design retains the original’s 90x90cm seat module, together with the backrest and the armrest. The generous polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné design remains unchanged too, still manufactured with the system of cables, hooks and rings created by Mario Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. Thanks to the tie-rods and rings, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will. The sofa is available in a range of colours and fabrics, further lending designers creative flexibility. www.bebitalia.com

4. Pukka Ligne Roset

Offering comfort and a charming design, Ligne Roset’s Pukka collection – designed by Yabu Pushelberg – finds its roots in the C&B period when Gaetano Pesce presented his UP50 collection. For this range, he paid homage to the sponge, and the way it would spring back to its original shape. Expanding on this, Yabu & Pushelberg added a soft, organic and feminine design, which fills spaces with sensual comfort. The stitching detail, use of ultra-flexible foams and tension of its lines combine to create an intriguing piece. The range utilises stretch Gentle fabric, which is made from 100% wool stretch velvet, and comprises an armchair, medium settee and footstool. www.ligne-roset.com

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1. Ascot Dining Chair Table Place Chairs

Table Place Chairs’ Ascot dining chair is a favourite amongst luxury restaurants, featuring in properties such as Riggs in Washington DC – a boutique hotel designed by Lore Group and led by Creative Director Jacu Strauss. The hotel’s interiors, which take inspiration from the glamorous décor of the Roaring Twenties, proved to be an ideal match for the Ascot design. The chair’s wraparound upholstered arms provide comfort to diners, whilst optional detailing such as buttons and studs give it an extra touch of elegance. Available in a choice of finishes and colours, the chairs are crafted from fabrics that meet fire-resistant requirements and are Crib-5 compliant. www.tableplacechairs.com

2. Watu Warisan

Warisan’s Watu collection is a contemporary range suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The offering comprises a chair, outdoor armchair, lounge chair, coffee table, side table and lounger, all of which are manufactured using teak – subsequently, the products in the series are available in finishes of natural teak or ebony. Warisan is a luxury furniture manufacturer based in Bali, priding itself on providing complete services from assisting in furniture design selection and technical advice, to production schedule, quality control and shipment logistics. With its fully in-house production, the brand demands strict quality control at all stages of creation. www.warisan.com

3. Sylvain Restoration Hardware

Envisioned by acclaimed Australian designer Anthony Spon-Smith, Restoration Hardware’s new Sylvain sofa is characterised by sculptural curves and sumptuous upholstery. The design elevates the laid-back aesthetic of the 1970s, with a curved back, rounded arms and generous cushioning offering maximum comfort in minimalist form. The sofa is available in four different sizes, 14 fabrics and 28 colours, as well as in an alternative leather version. Its frame is handcrafted from kiln-dried solid wood with corner-blocked joinery, while its feet are made from solid wood, and its seat cushions consist of high-resiliency foam wrapped in feather-down blend. www.restorationhardware.com

4. Adnet Nicholas Haslam

Part of the Paolo Moschino range, the Adnet collection – inspired by designer Jacques Adnet – is a range of leather and brass interior pieces. Adnet is known as an icon of French Modernism and believed in the functional aspect of furniture combined with geometric simplicity; he was the first to incorporate chromed metals and embellishments such as leather into his designs. Individually handmade, Adnet’s brass, leather and lacquer offer luxurious versatility and elegance, whether displayed in a traditional or contemporary environment. The combination of brass with the rich faux-suede or leather further channels a sophisticated look and feel. www.nicholashaslam.com

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1. Hook Night Table HMD

HMD’s Hook night table combines wood with brass to give richness and functionality to hotel guests. The table is available in brushed, polished or old brass to match any wood veneer that is specified – from natural oak to smoked veneers – comes with the option of one drawer, and can also be made entirely in wood. Designed by Monica Hedderich, the idea behind Hook was to create a product with a minimalist style, in order for it to fit a range of rooms and projects. Holding over 25 years of experience in furniture design, production and distribution, HMD offers unique and original interior concepts, comprising quality furniture and upholstery. www.hmd-interiors.com

2. Zelo Rex Kralj

Tom Fereday’s Zelo collection for Rex Kralj is made up of a stackable chair, an armchair and a barstool – each of which is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The products demonstrate both Fereday and Rex Kralj’s passion for geometric shapes and uncompromising comfort, while the range is also a new iteration of the celebrated Shell chair in wire metal, designed by Kralj in 1956. Zelo reflects Feredays’ respect for Kralj’s design fundamentals, and is made using the latest in metalwork technique and 3D knitting technology for the cushions and pads. The armrests for the chairs are crafted from solid acacia wood derived from sustainable production methods. www.rex-kralj.com

3. Hyperion Bar Vaughan Benz

Vaughan Benz has introduced the Hyperion Bar as part of its Modern Deco series. Available in custom lengths, the bar features lighting at its base and below the top to add to the drama of this statement piece. Brass metal inlay on the front of the high-gloss lacquered sides create a striking graphic element, whilst storage space located in the base offers room for refrigerator units to be installed. Combining both considered design and resilient materials, the bar is finished off with a strong, polished black granite top. Founded in 1986, Vaughan Benz has supplied furniture to luxury hotel brands across the globe, including Andaz, Four Seasons, St. Regis and Waldorf Astoria. www.vaughanbenz.com

4. Band Kettal

Designed by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola, Kettal’s charming Band collection centres around the breakdown of structure and the ideation of an object produced using a set of pieces. Directly challenging the classic, sophisticated lines of traditional furniture design, the chair is contemporary, schematic and conceptual. Its structure, characterised by repetitive angular shapes, allows its raw materials – aluminium or teak wood, and parallel fabrics – to take centrestage. The range comprises a dining chair, dining armchair and club armchair, with Kettal also enabling users the ability to choose from a selection of different coloured aluminium and terrain fabrics. www.kettal.com

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1. The Canvas Chair Fredericia

One of Børge Mogensen’s last designs before his death, The Canvas Chair is a statement against the frivolous decor of the 1960s. Displaying Mogensen’s signature trademark frame of horizontal and vertical lines and a natural canvas seat, the product embodies simplicity and exudes an earthy informality. The design draws on his preference of natural materials, uses flat canvas as the seat, and has its back suspended between round pieces of wood, resulting in an uncanny sense of balance. The prime European oak and linen canvas are both available in black or natural coloured versions, with an optional loose seating cushion in canvas or leather. www.fredericia.com

2. Macaron Piaval

Having recently won the Best Furniture category at the Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2020, Piaval’s Macaron collection combines high-quality Italian design with a great level of comfort, developed to match the specific requirements of naval interiors. The range comprises an armchair, lounge chair and sofa, each styled with sophisticated lines. Macaron is composed of two parts: the first is its padded, enveloping shell, which is supported by a curved wooden profile; and the second is the seat, where the rear legs are inserted. The precise overlapping of these two layers recalls the image of the French pastry from which the collection takes its name. www.piaval.it

3. Gregory Flexform

Designed by Antonio Citterio, Flexform’s Gregory sofa boasts a strong personality, considered proportions and refined construction details. The design is characterised by a metal base, whose rigour is moderated by the use of elastic straps with cowhide details, the latter covering the visible parts of the base on which the seat cushions rest. This aesthetic-formal solution is attributed to the company’s heritage, as well as the tailoring of the grosgrain piping that adds value to the extra-soft cushions padded with soft goose down. Additionally, backrest roll cushions foster correct posture for its users, significantly improving the level of comfort. www.flexform.it

4. Remind Pedrali

Pedrali’s Remind chair, devised by Eugeni Quitllet, evokes the soft, sinuous curves of wooden chairs from the late 19 th century, reinterpreted in an innovative style. The sensual and romantic design is made from a monoblock of injection-moulded polypropylene, and the transpiring seat and backrest contribute to the chair’s airy, lightweight appearance, as well as to its embracing comfort. The perforated backrest can be decorated with a a number of tiny colourful pixels made from polypropylene, allowing designers to create their own customised patterns. Remind is also offered in a recycled grey version, made entirely from postconsumer and industrial waste. www.pedrali.it