MILAN — In a frenetic world, being able to count on a good night’s sleep has become the ultimate luxury.
The endeavor has been taken to heart by the interior design world, which — since the COVID-19 pandemic — has been on a mission to create relaxing atmospheres that usher the poetry of the outdoors back into the home. In terms of style, surreal renderings of nature and all its nuances have been etched into new models and vintage revivals.
Here, WWD compiles a list of innovative bedroom pieces.
Gufram and Snarkitecture’s Sculpted Mirror
Sculpted Mirror is the result of a collaboration between Gufram and Snarkitecture.
In envisaging the Sculpted Mirror for Gufram, Snarkitecture founders designers Alex Mustonen and Daniel Arsham carefully studied the theme of reflective surfaces. Made of soft polyurethane and hand-finished with a patented material named Guflac, this subtle yet surreal piece was modeled in a shape guided by the theme of irregular, spontaneous movement.
The Fluxus Pietrachiara Screen
The Flexus Pietrachiara bamboo rollable screen.
The Fluxus Pietrachiara screen echoes the movement of water, with a flexible, modular structure that can even be rolled onto itself for practicality. The elegant dressing screen is made out of moso, which is said to be the strongest species of bamboo. Each piece is stabilized by Verona marble stops and is carefully hand-painted, first with a brush and then by cloth, creating a delicate watercolor effect that renders each screen as one-of-a-kind.
Prices start at $8,225 on Artemest.
Luca Nichetto’s Trinitas lamp design for Barovier & Toso
Trinitas lamp.
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Storied Venetian glassmaker Barovier&Toso is shaping a new identity and contemporary narrative with Luca Nichetto, who has been its art director since last May. Trinitas is based on the Renaissance concept of three becoming one, the foundation of universal beauty. Each crystal fragrance bottle was blown by Venetian glass artists and fashioned with ballotòn, rigadìn and rigamenà textures that are rooted in Murano’s history. Each of the three vessels are equipped with portable, rechargeable lighting technology and are available in three colors with adjustable light intensity.
Alias’ Legnoletto
The Alias Legnoletto bed designed by Alfredo Haberli in 2001.
At first blush, the Legnoletto bed designed by Argentinian-born, Zurich-based designer Alfredo Haberli seems like it’s ready to take flight. Crafted with aluminum legs that support a solid wood frame, this model is a juxtaposition of concreteness and whimsy. Linear and contemporary, Legnoletto is available in various sizes and models, with or without headboard and bedside shelves.
Priced at $4,936.80 on 1stdibs.com.
Sussurro Rug by Laurids Gallée for Jov
Sussurro rug by Laurids Gallée for Jov.
The Sussurro rug, created by Australian, Netherlands-based designer Laurids Gallée for the Jov brand, is inspired by the poetry of cloud formation. Sussurro, which is Italian for whisper, evokes the transition of colors between dawn and dusk.
In terms of materials, the clouds are woven from pure New Zealand wool, while the background is made of fine wool and natural silk.
Frette’s Sanctuary Pyjama
Frette Sanctuary Pyjamas for women.
Aptly named Sanctuary, this leisurewear collection by Frette includes an indulgent silk pajama set tailored for refined comfort and a good night’s sleep. Available in four colors including Frette’s signature blue, as well as golden beige, burgundy and ivory, it is easily paired with the equally luxurious sanctuary eye mask.
Lauren Rottet’s Dark and Stormy Table
Lauren Rottet’s Dark and Stormy table.
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The Dark and Stormy table by Lauren Rottet’s Rottet collection is crafted with a playful combination of clear and colored resins to capture light and glow from within while casting dramatic shadows in the surrounding space.
Prices start at $3,500 on www.rottetcollection.com
Robbie Williams’ Introvert Chair for Moooi
Robbie Williams’ Introvert chair for Moooi.
Singer Robbie Williams made his foray into furniture design with the Introvert chair for Moooi at Design Miami this month. Shaped like a hug, it is ultra-padded for a cocooning effect. “Williams offers a surprising and tender perspective on privacy and personal space. Introvert Chair reflects his own lived experience, capturing the quiet desire to disconnect from the world without disappearing completely,” Moooi said.
Introvert Chair is available in Moooi stores and online with prices starting at $4,395.
Johnstons of Elgin Blanket
Johnstons of Elgin blanket.
Carded and spun in Scotland, Johnstons of Elgin’s blankets are made of a blend of cashmere from both Mongolia and China. The historic firm, which started making tweed as camouflage in 1846, achieves an ombré effect with yarns that are dyed separately and then blended together.
