Whimsical finds from Ambiente in Frankfurt, floral wall decor and the fusion of science in tabletop and contemporary textiles highlight this month’s Notable.
“It’s show season and it is hard to pick just one thing that caught our eye, but these lamps from Greek company SkiTso were so much fun. We snapped this picture at Lorey in Frankfurt, Germany. The whimsy of the windy rain juxtaposed with the lamp will make this a fun addition to any tabletop. In addition to the ‘Blooming Girls’ collection shown here, they have ‘Little Girls’, ‘Little Guys’ and other similar collections. ” – Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf . Photo courtesy of Leigh Ann
“A stunning addition to a tablescape or gallery wall, the Chive ceramic flower collection has endless possibilities. Available in different sizes, colors and flower styles, these make a great gift and are a fun retail collection going into spring to create your dream garden from the comfort of your own home. “- Madeline Stewart. Photo courtesy of Chive
“Springing from founder Olivia Massie’s memories of her grandmother’s lovingly curated home, Maison Venu’s textiles carry a warm, personal sensibility. Shaped in part by her time in India, the work has a fluid, hand- drawn ease. Camille reworks a classic floral stripe with an almost batik-like outline — soft but confident. In Chocolate, the deep brown ground gives the twining vines contrast and lift, creating a fresh, snappy rhythm.” – Saana Baker. Photo courtesy of Maison Venu
“What fascinates me about the Chemistry Vase by Ornamental by Lameice is the way it moves effortlessly between science and soul. At first glance, I see molecules and bonds forming, reactions unfolding and playful collisions suspended in time. But the longer I look, the more I see fire. For me, the red is key. It is not just a color choice; it is the memory of the furnace. In the tradition of mouth-blown glass shaped entirely without molds, fire is both risk and creator. I deeply admire how Lameice’s Abu Aker connects this free-formed process to heritage, particularly the generational glassblowing traditions of Palestine, while working from Milan with a contemporary sensibility. This vase captures what I believe design can be: a reaction between matter and memory, intellect and emotion, instinct and fire. ” – Judith Van Vliet. Photo courtesy of Ornamental by Lameice
“We noticed a cold front moving in at the latest edition of Ambiente in Frankfurt in the form of Blomus’s sleek array of decorative accessories — and it’s giving cool metals their main character moment. These silvery elements feel ready for a return, either on their own, or used as an accent alongside warmer metals, and they manage to feel both timeless and modern all at once.” – Riann Henkel. Photo courtesy of Arte
