September 29, 2020
5 Products Whose Geometric Designs Delight and Inspire
Geometric signatures in these textiles and surfaces originate in sources ranging from the heroic to the mundane.
Surfaces of all kinds are top of mind these days, so we decided to look at all aspects of them, in these articles, from A to Z. Thinking of surfaces less as a product category and more as a framework, we use them as a lens for understanding the designed environment. Surfaces are sites of materials innovation, outlets for technology and science, and embodiments of standards around health and sustainability, as well as a medium for artists and researchers to explore political questions.
A vibrant swath of Sonia Rykiel–designed fabric for Lelièvre wraps the midsection of Servomuto’s summery Milan-inspired fixture.
servomuto.com Courtesy Servomuto
zanotta.it Courtesy Zanotta
Featuring a repeating jewellike motif, this Jacquard-woven design by Merida artistic director Sylvie Johnson is from a collection inspired by Renaissance and Ottoman patterns.
meridastudio.com Courtesy Merida Studio
With its dimensional matelassé construction and reverberating color, Shift is a continuation of Scholten & Baijings’ exploration of grids with Maharam.
maharam.com Courtesy Maharam
Zanellato/Bortotto’s contemporary take on Palladian flooring—a tradition wherein irregularly shaped pieces of stone form a patchwork—makes for a playful geometric addition to an interior.
delsavio.com Courtesy delsavio
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