With the changing of the seasons arrives one of our favourite design traditions: getting to share with you the latest in the anthology of Vitra's home stories series. Witness stunning spaces peppered with pieces from one of the industry's leading providers of iconic interiors with 2024's instalment. This Winter we visit the homes of two Berlin-based artists, Kitty Kahane and Nata Lee Hahn, that carry a passion for art both on paper and in their personal hide-aways, and see which wonderous designs suit their individual style while allowing them to express themselves through their respective creative mediums.

Stick around to see the stylish and spectacular in the place it looks the best: the home of passionate furniture lovers

Kitty Kahane paints a set of porcelain plates with a steady hand and practised strokes, creating small works of art that will embellish any table. She applies the same care and attention when setting her own dining table. For her guests, but also for herself. In both her profession and this daily ritual, she is guided by a single constant: her passion for detail.

Discover her Berlin based apartment that combines modern materials, the latest Vitra accessories and the ultmate creative work from home space.

"I moved into this flat in 1995 and immediately fell in love with it. The layout was different at first, with a series of smaller rooms. We were able to do the interior work ourselves. I love large spaces, and also need them for my work. We tried to combine old with new. I was earning good money and always bought beautiful, high-quality furniture, much of it vintage. I love objects that tell stories."

"For me, it can't be too nice. The ruptures and
imperfections must always be visible. That

applies to my work as well as my home"

"I really enjoy working at home these days. I couldn't work in a shared office, I need my own environment. I like to use the sofa as a place to chill out and relax, and develop ideas. I think it helps to sit comfortably in peace and quiet when working. At the same time, the space shouldn't be too perfect, too coordinated. Being an artist is a lonely profession. I'm an observer. My principal theme is people and their relationships. Life has its ups and downs. This mix of strength, energy but also pain, suffering and, of course, humour is how I look at life. Kitty Kahane is a book illustrator, designer and painter. Born in Berlin, she still lives in the German capital today in a refurbished period apartment, which she also uses as a work studio. Her personal style mixes old with new, vintage with art."

The second space is the abode of Artist Nata Lee Hahn. Originally from Hong Kong, she resides with her family in a converted car repair shop in Berlin-Kreuzberg. This spacious industrial loft features a blend of relaxed comfort and industrial charm and some of the most recognisable pieces of Vitra's entire collection. Read about her way of creating the ideal family home with layers of modern design.

"I love to surround myself with things that bring joy. I like to believe they also bring some magic into our home."

"My approach to an interior project is very similar to the way I approach art. It's a big three-dimensional painting that I can enter. It doesn't take much to make a place cosy: good warm lighting, a few soulful pieces that have personal meaning and just having good people with good vibes hang out in your place. When I was growing up in Hong Kong, my father would often take me around antique shops. The shopkeepers would have a story for every item. I would just sit and listen to these tales. That's when I developed my love of treasure hunting.

Today my home contains an eclectic mix of contemporary, classic and vintage pieces, including Kokeshi dolls from Japan plus a number of soft furnishings, cushions and rugs collected during our travels. When my kids are older one day and move into their own homes, I hope they'll look back and say they were inspired by living here. That it left them the space to be creative and use their imagination, that they think of it as a place where they felt safe and uplifted."

This season, treat yourself to the ultimate in comfort! Buy a Grand Relax, Repos, or Grand Repos lounge chair by Antonio Citterio, and receive the gift of a matching ottoman, or the sleek Panchina bench, at no extra cost. It’s the perfect combination to elevate your relaxation with the perk of luxury for less.

In 2024, Vitra celebrates 25 years since the re-edition of the Wall Clocks and 75 years since their original debut. To honor this milestone, Vitra is launching a limited edition of the Ball Clock, available in four color variations: Dawn, Sunrise, Sunset, and Dusk. Each version captures the essence of different times of the day with evocative colour gradients.