PHAEDRA

 

    image courtesy of ©Bregje Sliepenbeek

In the luminous interplay of metal and flame resides the Phaedra candle holder, a sculptural reverie by artist Bregje Sliepenbeek, hand-forged in Amsterdam. In Size L, its dimensions unfold with commanding presence: sweeping curves of hammered aluminium reflect the candle’s dance, casting shifting light across surfaces. It invites grandeur, a centrepiece that holds space as much as flame. In Size S, the same design is distilled, petals of metal pressed close, intimate, perfect for smaller settings where subtlety matters as much as form. 

Each piece is cut, shaped and polished from fine aluminium: delicate in weight, strong in personality. The metal’s mirror-like surface amplifies every flicker; beeswax candles supplied with the piece enrich every glow with softness and natural warmth. The Size S candle holder measures approximately 18 × 15 cm, making it an ideal artwork for a sideboard, writing desk, or windowsill. The Size L version magnifies that effect, becoming a gathering point, a silhouette set against shadows. 

A LINE DRAWN IN SILVER: THE LEGACY OF SYLVIA STAVE

 

           image courtesy ©J Lohmann gallery

Between the promise of modernity and the rituals of the home, Sylvia Stave (1908–1994) traced a line that still gleams. A designer of rare vision, she saw the future not as something to shout into, but as something to shape, quietly, decisively, into form. 

At just twenty-one, she became artistic director of C.G. Hallberg in Stockholm, where she designed pieces that distilled the essentials: cocktail shakers wrapped in rattan, shallow pewter bowls with the weight of water, vessels and trays whose proportions felt inevitable. 

Her materials, silver plate, alpacca, pewter, were unpretentious but alive, catching light like morning frost. Stave’s forms belonged to the language of Scandinavian functionalism, yet she infused them with her own lyric: rounded edges where you expected corners, softness where you expected severity. Her work made the rituals of the table and bar feel modern but also human, less a statement than a quiet choreography. 

RESIN BEAUTIES

    image courtesy ©prb
 

On the left, is a stunning trompe l'oeil style hand-painted cast iron and waxed fabric floor lamp. This gorgeous piece was designed and produced in Sweden during the 1930s, while on the right, you'll find a striking black-lacquered metal and resin floor lamp. This Italian-designed masterpiece dates back to the 1950s and showcases unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

SAINT LAURENT WITH GINORI 1735 BY GIO PONTI

               image courtesy of ©saintlaurentrivedroite
 

Saint Laurent Rive Droite under creative direction by Anthony Vaccarello has collaborated with the Gio Ponti Archives, Ginori 1735, and the Fundación Anala y Armando Planchart to reissue the twelve original plates from the Villa Planchart collection designed by Gio Ponti, which were first showcased during the last Milan Design Week and are now available on their website, at the Rive Droit in Los Angeles, and Babylone in Paris. 

ALTOSTRATUS

 

   image courtesy of ©Ladies&Gentleman Studio

This collection by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio features layered textiles inspired by the way sunlight filters through cloud formations, capturing the energy of motion. The convergence of elements in a cloud gives form to formless energy in the sky. Similarly, a lamp not only gives form to light but also illuminates the possibilities within a space. Altostratus reflects the potential flow of this energy.

DS3 CHAIR

 

   image courtesy of ©pamono

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Scottish architect, designer and painter, an exponent of the so-called Glasgow movement, the most important exponent of Art Nouveau in the United Kingdom still, for some, he is instead considered one of the precursors of this movement, designed the DS3 chair in 1918 and produced by Cassina, in the "I Maestri" collection, starting from 1975. 

TABLE LAMP

                                                      image courtesy of ©studiohaos
 

Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner's journey into furniture design is a remarkable tale of experimentation and fortuity. Their passion for creating elegant and distinctive furniture pieces led them to construct their initial lamp, which bloomed into an abounding collection and led to the Studio HAOS in 2017. Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that simplicity is elegance, and emotional impact is more important than extravagant materials. The studio's focus is to merge technical solutions with aesthetic finesse to transform humble materials into poetic and distinctive furniture pieces. Headquartered in Lisbon, the studio designs and crafts furniture and lighting fixtures in its bespoke workshop, making them the perfect choice for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their space.

SUNDAY INSPIRATION #145

jean prouve

bed model no. 102, 1936

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #143

philolaos tloupas

bench, 1969

patinated steel, upholstery
43 x 42 x 36.5 in. / 109.2 x 106.7 x 92.7 cm
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TREASURES AT DAVID LEIHMANN STUDIO

It´s really hard to pick a favourite detail and/or a single piece from the studio of industrial designer David Lehmann in Munich, but let´s say that for this time is his "Spin" table with an unique conceptual piece made of glass on it named "Ephemeral", reminding soap bubbles.  

SUNDAY INSPIRATION #132

jean-michael frank

croisillon table lamps, 1940

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URKIOLA

georg jensen stainless steel tray

georg jensen stainless steel tall vase

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #119

frank lloyd wright

lounge chair, 1939

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #118

boris jean lacroix

pair of wall lights, 1958

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #114

jean prouvé
colonial-type armchair n° 352, 1952
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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #107

eileen gray
wendingen' rug, 1925 - 1935
100% pure wool, coloured with natural vegetable dyes
hand-knotted with 80 knots per square inch
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MJÖLK

anderssen&voll min watering can copper

lex pott true colour vase blue brass

oji masanori hiraki fuchi-sabi sake vessel
emma olbers brass pen holder
stokkeaustad high wooden bowl
anderssen&voll ildhane candle holder
gamfratesi karui brass tray s
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Mjölk is a design gallery founded in 2009 by John and Juli Baker that represents works by designers from Scandinavia and Japan. Their aim is to offer different objects with an emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness. 

SUNDAY INSPIRATION #103

pierre cardin

lounge chairs, ca.1970

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION #98

elileen gray

cork and blond mahogany screen, 1960

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HECTOR

The Norwegian design duo Andersson & Voll challenged the classic Danish style of Erik Jørgensen by updating one of the brand´s iconic designs. The new, re-made version of the elegant "Frame" sofa was showcased at the "Furniture & Light Fair" (09-13 February 2016) in Stockholm and features a clean-lined and minimalist outer shell built up around a more comfortable interior. The sharp edges of the structure play excellently as a contrast to the softness found in the cushions, not to mention a contemporary leather finish. This is a great piece of furniture, combining (most of the time) incompatible – comfort and great design.