Sun-blanched textiles, warm burled grains, uncultivated textures, and a medley of natural elements have become the new focus of design as reversion to the raw and primitive seeks to enable the rediscovery of the very foundational beauty in nature. After years of painting, staining, gilding, lacquering, and polishing to perfection, we now take a step back.
Instead we strip down and peel away the layers to reveal the nuances that exist beneath those glossy surfaces. On the spectrum of natural wonders big and small – from wood to jute, shells to stones, and everything in between – the focus has shifted to highlighting their distinctive peculiarities while juxtaposing their unaffected splendor.
Clockwise from top left:
Brunshwig & Fils “Bukhara Ikat” in Tan/Mocha / to the trade / www.brunschwig.com
Scalamandre “Metal Cork” in White Gold / to the trade / www.scalamandre.com
Miles Redd for Patterson Flynn Martin “Cubist” Rug in Natural / to the trade / www.pattersonflynnmartin.com
“Pampelonne” by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little / to the trade / www.osborneandlittle.com
Groundworks “Jumper Toast” by Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa / to the trade / www.leejofa.com
“Tonga Tape” Trim in Sea Oyster by Mary McDonald for F. Schumacher / to the trade / www.fschumacher.com
Palecek “Ella” Lounge Chair / $3,379 / www.shopcandelabra.com
Dear Keaton “Braided Jute Pom Pom Basket Set” / $89 / www.dearkeaton.com
Twine & Twig “Wall Vine” Tile / $65 each / www.twineandtwigstyle.com
Noir “Akira” Console Table / $1,757 / www.zincdoor.com
Made Goods “Inga” Mirror / $2,200 / www.shopcandelabra.com
Curated Kravet “Patrick” Side Table / to the trade / www.curatedkravet.com
Currey & Company “Faiyum” Table Lamp / $490 / www.burkedecor.com