Just as the days started to grow shorter and the temperatures began to drop, the industry landed in Valencia for September’s Feria Hábitat. For anyone not yet ready to enter hibernation mode, the coastal metropolis offered no shortage of comforting inspiration. Intimate and textured, many of the design fair’s best launches were rooted in a laid-back Iberian aesthetic that proves warmth can be found all year round — outdoors or in.
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Wabisabi pouffes by Nanimarquina
The Japanese principle of wabi-sabi reminds us to embrace imperfection and find beauty in irregularity. Made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool, Nanimarquina’s namesake pouffes are a testament to the philosophy, drawing in the eye with a textured pattern of soft, contrasting tones that echoes organic variations found in nature.
Available in three sizes, the seats expand Nanimarquina’s popular Wabisabi rug collection into three-dimensional space with exceptional aplomb.
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Meridies sofa by Expormim
Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, the Meridies outdoor collection is named for the Latin word for “midday,” evoking long, luxuriously slow afternoons spent outside. Inspired by traditional rattan furniture, the sofa and armchair reinterpret the vernacular in FSC-certified sapele tropical hardwood.
Anchoring the Expormim series, the sofa is distinguished by its sculptural frame and deep, welcoming seat. While emphasizing ease and comfort, the deft proportions retain a graceful bearing.
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Velo chair by Andreu World
Why can’t an office chair be inspired by the outdoors? British designer Benjamin Hubert blends technical innovation with a tasteful sense of joy, making the Velo chair an uncommonly expressive addition to the workplace.
Lightweight and compact yet ergonomic — and intuitively easy to adjust — the task chair is a sleek base for Andreu World’s rich upholstery. Available fully upholstered or with a mesh backrest, the versatile design is also well-suited to home offices and collaborative spaces.
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Palm by Vondom
Made of injected polypropylene, Eugeni Quitllet’s Palm collection for Vondom is characterized by a pleasant sense of unity, yet the rigorous materiality is anything but monotonous. The tables and chairs are elevated by subtle curves and contours.
On the seats, a sinuous pattern inspired by plant life serves to reduce heat building while giving the chair a distinct silhouette. The soft, natural design language is paired with a colourfast material that withstands extreme weather conditions and requires little maintenance.
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