Matisse in Space: Home of the Future

A rising confidence in space travel during the 1950s sparked interest in society for science and technology. Research on the adaptability of materials such as plastics, fibreglass, polymer, and plywood unlocked infinite possibilities for forming furniture. The end of the second world war solidified geometric patterns, satellite shapes and ornamental lines during this period. Now, we journey to new lands to share some of our current favourite ultramodern pieces.

Designed by Linde Freya Tangelder, Soft Corners ottoman combines both functionality and a fresh style. Rectangular blocks are smooth and minimal, with an interior wood frame encased in soft upholstered foam rubber parts. Joined together with the stainless steel welded Travoli coffee table, the two compose a uniquely formed pieces exuding calmness and serenity.

Inspired by the materiality of 1970’s metro interiors in Prague, Cyril Dundera creates an iridescent hemisphere, floating in space. This pendant light is available in two glass hues: Rainbow Blue and Iris. The Globe Metro glass hangs lightly, the fixtures finished in brushed stainless steel and the chord transparent.

The Moon Chair designed by Tokujin Yoshioka is the quintessential symbol of admiration. The flowing curves of the seat and sides seamlessly meld together. Available in a metallic finish, the front of the chair appears to glow, forming a three-dimensionality that enhances the evanescent form. The chair seat also splays at a comfortable area size, with negative space underneath to create further space.

Pebble Rubble lays in space like a futuristic landscape, it’s reference to nature translates through soothing neutrals, rounded shapes, and mindful comfort. A step away from a tradition sofa form, Pebble Rubble encourages relaxation, the modularity of the sofa allows infinite arrangements. Swedish design duo Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren of Front Design were motivated by the Swiss landscape, choosing to upholster in a nature-inspired fabric called Arda, created by Kvadrat Febrik.

Wave, the free-standing sink, is stunning in shape. The softly folded marble is ethereal, fluid, light, almost weightless; the shape is organic, natural, continuous. It features an open plug, siphon, and flexible hose. Design Studio Fukas references a wave braking on a shoreline, the non-meeting flaps creating a support surface for hand towels. Through perfectly smooth craftsmanship, Wave characterises a space with style and uniqueness.

Newly improved, the NVL Table now features the option of a three-meter top. Available in a lacquered, glossy or matt version, the mono-material table is characterised by its innovative contemporary lines and geometric lightness. The simple shape is light yet solid, floating above two volumes of central vertical supports. Using the principle of trilith, the table own conviviality among users, bringing elegance to any room.

Classic, iconic, redefining design far before its time, the Panton Chair designed by Verner Panton is hailed as a sensation of the space age design period. It has been remastered several times, released as two limited editions: Panton Chrome and Panton Glow in 2018. Manufactured completely out of plastic, the chair moulds to the body. The production revolutionised form and comfort through its anthropomorphic shape. Allowing use in both indoor and outdoor environments, the wide range of colors are protective from UV radiation.

The 2022 Ell Inox washbasin introduces a steel version. The washbasin is 1mm thick, brushed natural stainless-steel sheets float mesmerisingly in space. Despite its cold surface, the seamless clean lines hover in contemporaneity with ample space for personal items without crowing any bathroom.