While sight is arguably the most crucial of the senses when it comes to interior design, the sense of touch is often overlooked. The visual weight and overall feel of a space is a direct result of the tactility of the pieces within. A room with a well-balanced material and textural palette will lead to a successful design in the end. This week, we invite you to join a tour of texture with products that beg you to reach out and touch their unique surfaces.
The 9000 is a compact, rounded seating system designed by Tito Agnoli for Arflex that allows creation of many configurations. Modern design, adapt to both domestic and hospitality spaces.
The 9000 is available in an armchair, 2 seat sofa, 3 seat sofa, corner unit, lounge piece, curved unit, and pouf.
Embodying a meeting point of western and eastern aesthetics, the Kisho Sideboard by Dooq combines a rich mix of refined artistic techniques, organic shapes, natural colors and textures showing evidence of the visually inspiring movement of Japanese Modernism, that is very much present in this piece and sets the tone to its raw but sophisticated design.
The Meadow Rug by Ferreira de Sá is made from hand-tufted New Zealand wool, botanical silk, and mohair. The weaving technique used ensures that each rug is unique and one-of-a-kind. The Meadow Rug is no exception, and delights viewers with its unusually-high pile and uneven contours—inviting you to step into a meadow made from soft fabrics.
The Gemo II Table Lamp takes its name from the Venetian "gèmo" which means yarn ball—and this table lamp puts the emphasis on the distinctive shape and texture of its mouth-blown opal glass shade.
Designer Luca Nichetto maintains studios in both his home city of Venice and Stockholm and his heritage is also seen in the incised lines on the asymmetrical globe that suggest the artisan technique of glass engraving called “molatura.”
Hand-assembled at maker Parachilna's Barcelona headquarters, the light has a convenient on-cord dimmer and a flat steel base in black-chrome electroplated finish.
Designed and produced by Max Lamb for Bitossi in 2017, these vases are turned and etched by hand in white clay and coated in various matte colored glaze. The small opening at the top is perfect for holding a small arrangement of flowers. The exterior of the vase bares a unique ridged texture circling it entirely. This piece can be placed alone and can make a statement when displayed among the other Round vases from the collection in different colors.
The Bloom Pendants features a superelliptical form inspired by the gentle dynamic flow of paper lanterns. Its glorious lit effect is the result of transparency and light. Two contrasting materials – a finely perforated mesh core and frosted blown glass, combine to project a soft focus texture onto the inside of the shade. At the same time, an unobstructed pool of light is projected downwards onto objects below. Designed by Tim Rundle for Resident.
The largest member of the Pulpo family to date, the stature of the Bent Dining Table is offset by a curved form and soft glow. Defying the expansive Carrara or Black Nero marble table top above, fluted cast glass forms an expressive base below – the perfect unison of brawn and beauty. Designed by Sebastian Herkner.
Soft and welcoming, the Tarantino Armchair is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The armchair invites you to a world of fantasy where you can indulge in the comfort and coziness of your passions. Tarantino, as if following a skillful plot, lends itself to composing various original and alternative solutions integrated by the soft goose down cushions covered with textured cotton corduroy proposed in colors inspired by the 70s. Designed by Lorenza Bozzoli for Ghidini 1961.
The Hortensia Armchair, by Andrés Reisinger & Júlia Esqué for Moooi, innovatively replicates the beauty of nature. This blooming beauty is inspired by the basic human need for warmth and comfort. Sit down and feel comforted, calm, and soothed. As if you're sitting in a blooming flower, enveloped in smooth and gentle petals. The wondrous Hortensia Armchair will be the softest place in your home.
Configurable in a range of different fabrics and leathers of your choice, the Hortensia Armchair blooms in any interior.
In 2011, the Endless Chair came to life as Dirk van der Kooij’s hard-fought graduation project. In a worldwide first, he had reconfigured a pneumatic robot arm to extrude furniture from recycled plastic.
The first series consisted of gently tinted plastic threads, built up shakily to form 3D tapestries. A mal-aligned motor imparted a scalloped pattern, though was also responsible for the unlikely tactitly of the technique. Whilst our current robots extrude with a steady hand, the scalloping has been maintained intentionally. Now printed from transparent plastic, the gentle undulations heighen light refraction and invite comparisons to cut crystal.
The IP Cornet Wall Light is made from elegant shapes, minimalist accents and immaculate finishes. Find the CVL spirit in a collection of aesthetic and functional wall lights, specifically designed for bathrooms. Designed by Pool.
The Wind Nesting Coffee Tables are comprised of Wind 01, 02, and 03. These tables, designed by Victoria Wilmotte for Matière Grise, are more sculptural than standard coffee tables.
Made 100% in France from steel and available in a variety of colors, the Wind Lot de 3 Tables Basses are a sleek solution for any interior.
The Wind Nesting Coffee Tables is part of the Wind collection.
To find out how our pieces can enhance your design project, please contact us at 312.329.9000 for Chicago or 212.262.9000 for New York or email [email protected]. Haute Living's design professionals are ready to assist your needs in every aspect of the design process - from conception and technical specification to final delivery and installation.
