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We’re just one month away from the start of spring, and big-name design brands are dropping headline-worthy collections to help get us through winter’s final stretch. From colored glass coffee tables to deco-style kids chairs, here are some of the most memorable launches of the past week.
Brigette Romanek unveiled her inaugural collaboration with Crate & Barrel. The sweeping collection spans 54 SoCal-driven designs punctuated by playful outlines and touchable materials, ranging from the canyon-like, faux travertine Hollywood Hills coffee table and the curvaceous Malibu sofa to the C-shaped alabaster Cali sconce and the boucle-covered Rose swivel chair.
Kelly Wearstler rolled out Crescendo, her 10th collaboration with The Rug Company. The collection introduces six stunning Nepalese-artisan-made styles: the checkered Arwen; the tonal Runa, which creates a layered trompe l’oeil effect; the ultradimensional Riven; the gradient, geometrical Crux; the collage-esque Spire; and the rhythmic Elowen.
House of Hackney’s Artist’s Stripe wallpaper is brimming with wabi-sabi appeal. An ode to the fluid lines in nature, the perfectly imperfect design is adorned in flowy, hand-painted bands, and it comes in a quartet of colorways, including the charcoal-and-moss-green Laurustine & Galaxias, the pale-pink-and-sage Sap & Alabaster, the blush-and-plaster-gray Sakura & Astrantia, and the pink-and-green Euphorbia & Alabaster.
The Kohler-owned German wellness brand Klafs debuted Taras, its first-ever outdoor sauna. The state-of-the-art design is constructed of sustainably sourced woods and features panoramic triple-pane glass windows, mineral wool insulation, a whisper-quiet freestanding heater, and a built-in steam basin to ensure an immersive, spa-like experience no matter the weather.
Nestig’s new Mini Chairs collection is equal parts sophisticated and kid-friendly. They’re available in 16 monogrammable fabrics—including a pink-ribbon-clad print and a pale blue gingham pattern—and designers can choose between two styles: Hop, an art-deco-inspired design composed of gently curved arches, and Hug, a pillowy cutie with slipcover-like upholstery.
Minneapolis-based furniture brand Blu Dot dropped a delightful assortment of spring-ready designs. In addition to the sleek, bronze-tempered-glass Outline tables and the clean-lined Getup sofa, noteworthy newcomers include the outdoor-safe, terrazzo Hunky Dory line and the all-weather rattan-cane Made You Look dining chair.
ABC Carpet & Home released the small-space-savvy Bond Street collection. Standouts from the chic 17-piece line include the kidney-bean-shaped Madison sofa; the slightly ruched, barrel-backed Beam chair; the Barclay wide-arm chair; and the modular Bond Street chaise sectional, a cushiony number swathed in buttery soft woven upholstery.
Casa Branca’s Fondamenta series offers a contemporary twist on an array of classic styles. The collection—which is named after the Italian word for “foundations”—features 18 tried-and-true designs across upholstery, furniture and wallcoverings, such as the ancient-stone-wall-inspired Pietra paper, the thinly striped Branca Ticking linen fabric, and an octagonal ottoman named Brighton, which boasts a hidden pullout tray.
Harbour’s Chloe collection elevates outdoor furniture to an art form. Along with a sculptural split-back dining chair, highlights from the eight-piece solid teak series include a cushy mesh-suspended sun lounge and a travertine-topped dining table with coordinating coffee table and side table options.
