Classic curves – The Forecast

The return of Classic curved designs are back and it seems it’s been all the rage lately with designers using simple rounded furniture instead of angled and multifaceted furniture pieces. Even Los Angeles designer ‘Timothy Corrigan’ seems to agree ; “Who doesn’t want to rub their hands along a smooth, rounded piece of marble? Touch is essential to design.” The Elysee armchairs designed by renowned French furniture designer Pierre Paulin are pieces nothing less than works of arts, that are not only functional but also sculptural. Parisian ‘Hotel Panache’ designed by Adrien Gloaguen and Dorothée Meilichzon and Apartment Saint Germain designed by Gerard Faivre both are interiors that are nothing short from soft curved lines and hints of traditional hand woven rattan. Add a bit of old-world style with beautiful wall mouldings and for the finer details get your hands onto marble homewares like the Marble Box designed by Louise Roe. The palette table designed by Jamie Hayon showcases elegance with its rounded curved shapes and compelling mix of materials including brushed brass, marble and midnight blue stained ash veneer.

Powder and midnight blues contrasted with soft vintage velvet browns and cloudy greys creates a calming yet warm palette that has an old classic feel. Don’t forget to add a touch of brushed brass and Calcutta marble which adds pure elegance to any interior. The Cloverleaf sofa by Verpan is one of a kind with its curvy backbone and strikingly inventive design – perfect for a large space. Lighting is the finishing jewellery touch of a space and with the beautiful Flos IC S1 pendant light by Michael Anastassiades it sure won’t disappoint to dress your home in utter class. Showcasing a floating blown glass sphere inspired by the beautiful, almost magical skill of contact juggling, the lamp brings a dreamy atmosphere to any space. The Redondo Sofa by Moroso designed by Patricia Urquiola and the Mayor Sofa by &Tradition designed by Arne Jacobsen/Flemming Lassen both consists of curved shapes which are accentuated by the complete absence of corners and by their soft fabric. Thonet’s Bentwood chair with its amazing rattan seat is a classic curved designed chair that will never date – pair it up with a contemporary round marble table and the Formakami pendant and Voila! – there you have it your own classic Parisian piece of happiness.