Summer Spotlight: Super Texture
The materials dressing the chicest sofas, chairs, storage and lighting at this year’s Salone del Mobile 2023 had one thing in common – texture. A lot of it. From exaggerated upholstery to exaggerated finishes, summer 2023 is all about the joy of touch and the three-dimensional.
Add some tactility to your home with our selection of the best designer Italian brands and beyond, from B&B Italia and Foscarini to Audo, Knoll, Porada and more.
Feel Good Furniture
1. Storet Chest of Drawers, Acerbis (See in store)
Made up of ten rounded lacquered drawers which joyfully protrude like bookends, the Storet Chest of Drawers by Nanda Vigo contrasts slices of high shine lacquer with walnut.
2. Husk Armchair, B&B Italia (See in store)
A patchwork of generously sized upholstered sections, the Husk Armchair by Patricia Urquiola surrounds the sitter, pulling them into its comfortable, down feather-cushioned embrace.
3. The Tired Man Lounge Chair, Audo (See in store)
The Tired Man Chair by Audo is a classic armchair shape that contains all the characteristics of modern luxury. Importantly, a soft, textured fabric that takes the chair to another level of relaxation.
4. Plass Lamp, Foscarini
A ball of encompassing ripples, the Plass Media Table Lamp by Luca Nichetto refracts its inner glow, casting hypnotic, kaleidoscopic shadows onto the surface it sits upon.
5. Togo Sofa, Ligne Roset (See in store)
A sought after seating solution from fashionable french manufacturers Ligne Roset, the iconic Togo sofa is composed of layers of foam in quilted folds that require hand stitching and master upholstery skills.
6. MR Bauhaus Chaise, Knoll (See in store)
A masterpiece that celebrates 100 years of brilliant Bauhaus designs. The MR Bauhaus chaise by Knoll follows your form in perfectly cushioned paradise.
7. Plastic Rivers Rug, GAN
Both a declaration of hope and intent as well as an object of beauty, the Plastic Rivers Rug by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón is hand tufted with 100% recycled PET plastic fibres.
8. Lavander Sideboard, Cattelan Italia
Taking its name from the Leaf design on the doors, available in either a titanium lacquered wood finish or Brushed bronze or Brushed grey, the Lavander sideboard is a truly stunning addition to Cattelan's range.
9. Lineas Bookshelf, Porada
A sleek, slimline supply of spare storage, the Lineas Shelf Unit by Tarcisio Colzani is crated from solid canaletta walnut edged in heavy-set timber ridges.
10. Terraliquida Coffee Table, Glas Italia
A juxtaposition of rough natural beauty, and smooth, crafted perfection, the Terraliquida Coffee Table by Claudio Silvestrin works with two very different sides of itself to form a functioning and fascinating piece.