A wallcovering made from capiz shell, a sculptural barnacle table lamp and a glossy gold basin – these are the new product launches that caught my eye this week
Luster is the latest collection of innovative wallcoverings from Arte. Capiz shells, once used for windowpanes to filter light beautifully, play a starring role in four distinctive designs. Each tile is created through a detailed technique where threads are applied to the subsurface, followed by the printing of water-soaked capiz onto the pattern. Available in two subtle and two bold colour options, each design boasts a natural pearlescent sheen.
The London Collection – Act II, brings together the British sensibility of London based interior architecture and design practice David Collins Studio with Italian furniture manufacturer Promemoria. The London Collection – Act II was conceived with versatility and multi-functionality in mind. Flexible pieces include a trio of nesting tables, modular sofa and adaptable desk, all of which are intended for use in residential settings. (explore The Georgian Restaurant by David Collins Studio)
Jaipur Rugs has partnered with renowned Dutch designer Richard Hutten to present Playing with Tradition, an extraordinary new rug collection debuting at Milan Design Week. Crafted by Jaipur Rugs’ skilled artisans in Rajasthan, the nine striking designs in this collection combine natural wool and silk to create heritage designs with a twist – including 3D textures, playful confetti inspired patterns and the inclusion of a whimsical banana motif.
Pooky has announced a new collection created with Collaborative Craft Projects (CCP). Working closely with artisan communities throughout Zimbabwe and surrounding regions, CCP champions traditional craftmanship. Every piece is woven by female artists, preserving age-old skills while providing meaningful work and economic opportunity. The collection comprises of a new edition of the Wonky Wave shade (available in three sizes), Vanesu shade with Binga pattern (above) and Evie woven lampshade (available in two sizes).
Mini Moderns have partnered with the Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation to faithfully reissue two of Lucienne Day’s original mid-century wallpaper designs. Lucienne Day, one of Britain’s most influential 20th-century designers, is renowned for her groundbreaking approach to pattern. While her textiles are widely celebrated, her wallpaper designs are a lesser-known yet an equally stunning aspect of her legacy. This collaboration has carefully recreated two iconic designs, Provence (1951) and Syncopation (1958), using a combination of traditional and innovative techniques to ensure authenticity.
The new Calypso from London Basin Company is an undermount basin inspired by the undulating texture of seashells. Available in either classic white or gold, each porcelain basin is designed to fit London Basin Company’s undermount vanities including the new customisable Archer.
From Porta Romana, the Barnacle table lamp has a heavy, low round design and a unique personality due to the individual, sculpted ‘barnacle’ elements which are each hand applied. Available in five different glazes (shown here in pudding)