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etched in history

What makes a piece of furniture especially iconic is not the designer behind it, but how it has played a role in shaping our past and its relevance to our lives today. Cassina’s Capitol Complex series of table and chairs is such a collection. Designed by French architect Pierre Jeanneret in 1951, the furniture was intended for use in Chandigarh Capitol Complex in India. The designs have borne witness to the development of the land, since the days of early Indian independence. History aside, the bold look of the inverted V legs makes this series deserving of a place in your living room. The Capitol Complex table, office chair and chair are available at Space Furniture.Visit www.spacefurniture.com.sg to find out more.…

a tale of teal

Dark hues appear softer and less intimidating when presented on velvet fabrics, such as in this collection of velvet-upholstered chairs and sofas from French brand Maisons Du Monde. With the erratic weather we have been experiencing of late, it seems the world is finally recognising the existence of global warming and the negative effects it can have on our lives. As a result of this growing awareness, people are embracing the idea of “going green” in every sense of the term, from cutting down on plastic waste, to adding more greenery to living spaces. However, the preferred shade of green as we head towards the last quarter of the year is tending towards a darker hue mixed with a hint of blue, resulting in a rich and luscious teal. This sumptuous-looking…

great buys

HAUTE WALLS High fashion and furnishings collide in A Perfect World by Jean Paul Gaultier and Lelievre Paris. This new range of fabrics and wallpapers features ethereal illustrations of nature, from flowers to creatures of the sea. Used sparingly on an accent wall, they will add a touch of Parisian flair to your home. Prices for the collection start from $177 per sq m. To order, visit www.lelievreparis.com. TAKE SHADE Sculpted by hand using cast-cotton, the Nana Lure lamp by Pelle Designs could pass for a giant banana leaf. Except this man-made leaf functions as a light which you can have standing or suspended, giving off a warm luminance we never imagined it could. This art lamp retails for $39,400. To order, visit www.pelledesigns.com. ODE TO NATURE A collection between Ethimo and Paola Navone, Rafael is a…

news

Virtual Reality Instead of a small square chip as your only point of reference, you can now visualise your home surfaces in different laminates via Lamitak Homes, an app presenting digital mock-ups. Lamitak Homes will be made available to visitors to Lamitak Studio soon. Seamless Tile The Hafary app – the first mobile app of its kind here – offers easier access to images of and information on over 5,000 tiles and surfacing materials, great for discussions with your ID. The Hafary app is available for download at Google Play or Apple’s App Store. Sleep Catch-up Simmons is offering weary executives a chance to catch up on some rest with 45winks, its sleep suite service where guests can recharge with a 45-minute power nap. The suites feature mattresses with different firmness – firm, medium or plush –…

p5

In conjunction with its 10th year anniversary, local furniture retailer P5 has launched a new store in town, which serves as Italian luxury furniture brands Molteni & C and Dada’s flagship. This milestone also marks P5’s growth, from a quaint store in Purvis Street to retail space in Mohamed Sultan, and now a 6,000 sq ft showroom in the heart of town. The cosy, understated and homely interior, with its welcoming ambience, houses a collection of classy and timeless furniture and furnishings. With a spacious open-concept layout that features home settings such as living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom, the store allows shoppers to easily visualise the elegant and cushy pieces in their home. Dada’s VVD and Hi-Line kitchens take centre stage in the store, where a fully functional kitchen set-up…