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Our AZ Awards 2025 edition praises excellence across the many disciplines of design, as awarded by the renowned members of our jury and recognized by the People’s Choice vote.

Anemon rug by Kasthall next to a bed of white flowers

SHOWN ABOVE: Anemon rug by Kasthall

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141 by Bocci

Romantic floral hanging 141 lamp furniture by Bocci against a brown background
Romantic floral hanging 141 lamp furniture by Bocci against a white background

Freehand pours of molten glass over a curved rod (later swapped out for an LED source) form these ethereal pendants, which look especially pretty grouped into clustered bouquets.

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Niji by Ligne Roset

Red Niji lamp by Ligne Roset

Named after the Japanese word for “rainbow,” this lamp by Studio Shulab features a swoon worthy arched stem.

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Anemon by Kasthall

Blue, purple and light blue floral pattern–Anemon by Kasthall
Blue, purple and light blue floral pattern–Anemon by Kasthall displayed in front of an indoor doorway

A forgotten 1991 sketch by Kasthall’s former lead designer, the late Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, reblooms as this wool and linen rug.

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Me-Time by Moroso

Me-Time couch by Moroso with a red, blue and yellow floral pattern

Flower power is alive and well in García Cumini’s plush, lush sofa modelled after “a cake rising beyond its mould” — and offered in three blossoming upholstery patterns.

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Loja by Midgard

Loja lamp by Midgard lighting up a dark room
Three Loji lamps by Migard in front of a brown curtain and the shortest lamp on a platform

Sebastian Herkner’s poetic lighting range (which also includes a table and floor lamp) features an adjustable paper shade with sinuous, orchid-like flair.

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Lillybet by Kartell

Red floral patterned Lillybet chair from Kartell

While the floral jacquard fabric on these plastic-framed seats may appear retro, it’s actually an outcome of Kartell’s futuristic experiments with A.I.

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Rose by Noritake Design Collection

Three Rose plates by Noritake

Faye Toogood hand-painted this pattern as a tribute to her English garden. Shown alongside her original canvas at Alcova, these porcelain platters are part of a larger limited-edition series that also includes plates and vases.

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Betsy by Uniqka

Blue Betsy table by Uniqka

Lara Bohinc looked to flora, fauna and Jim Henson characters for the five frilly furniture pieces in her new collection named after Betsy Bird, an underrated Muppet. Each design features leather panels layered onto a wooden frame.

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Foliage by Poltrona Frau

Lit up Foliage lamp by Poltrona Frau

Known for the tranquil lighting depicted in his digital artworks, Barcelona’s Ezequiel Pini (a.k.a. Six N. Five) achieves similar magic IRL with this ambient floor lamp featuring 10 leather-wrapped brass leaves.

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Bun by Knoll

Bun by Knoll white seat and ottoman

Willo Perron appeals to daydreamers who like to keep their heads in the clouds with this puffy white lounge chair and ottoman.

10 Floral Furnishings That Evoke Sweeping Romance

Chairs, lamps, rugs and sofas resembling romantic botanical styles.

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