The metallic trend is shining bright: Decorating with metal adds coolness to our homes
Bright, reflective, and shimmering, metals are trending because they add coolness to spaces and adapt to any decor style. You don't need to be a Space Age enthusiast to appreciate them: Metallic gleams capture attention, add depth, and transform domestic settings into bold, personal environments. Cool tones like silver, steel, chrome, and aluminum, in their various shades and finishes, pair perfectly with blue, denim, green, and purple; gold and brass enhance spaces in yellow or brown tones. For the daring, mixing different types of metals is encouraged to add visual interest even to a small room.
The Folio table by De Castelli is crafted with thick brass sheets placed on parallel levels, creating a sculptural, dramatic presence that becomes the focal point of the dining area. The equidistant sheets of metal give rise to an interesting interplay of deep shadows, in contrast to the light reflected upon the horizontal plane. The table is also available in multiple stainless steel finishes.
The Xilo coffee table, always by De Castelli, takes the same material in another direction. The sheets of thick brass are embellished with a weave of imprints and marks inspired by the craftsmanship techniques and tireless research into the material that characterize the Venetian company. Rounded at the ends, folded, and of different lengths, they give the object the appearance of an authentic metal sculpture.
A precise balance of straight and curved lines characterizes Audo Copenhagen's Volume, a multifunctional object that can be used indoors and outdoors as a side table, bedside table or stool. Crafted from aluminium, it has a unique sheen that enhances its contemporary look with a vaguely industrial flavor.
Paying homage to the Space Age and the futuristic aesthetic of the 1970s, Baxter's Dune collection enhances the luminous and trimming potential of stainless steel. The sheet metal sinuously bends to form the coffee table and bookcase shelves. Draga&Aurel's powerful and sophisticated stroke needs no more.
Available in multiple versions -as a mini, standard, bar, and kitchen stool- the Plopp stool is a true icon for the Polish brand Zieta. Made entirely of steel, copper or aluminum, it is extremely light but extremely durable. To produce it, an unusual technique is adopted that involves welding together along the edges two sheets of metal and inflating them with compressed air, according to a controlled deformation process that gives life to unique objects.
The inspiration for Torus, by Tacchini, is quite unusual: the image of a building's ventilation ducts, wrapped in crossed ropes. The refined aesthetic comes from the overlapping of two volumes: the base, decorated and luminous, and the seat, which can be upholstered in a variety of colored fabrics.
To brighten one’s living space with a bold, metallic glow you might just need a lamp, such as Como by &Tradition, a portable and irresistible object made of anodized aluminum. Its design seems to evoke the prototypical shape of a mushroom and it also comes in brass, for those who prefer warmer tones.
The length of the polished steel rod of the Mirror Ball On Stand, the floor lamp from the renowned collection by Tom Dixon, is 180 cm. The structure allows for the addition of up to six spheres with diameters ranging from 25 to 50 cm, which can be chosen freely to create your own personal configuration. Born by accident, like many successes, its diffuser shapes are inspired by astronaut helmets. The mirror-effect surfaces make it an ultra-decorative element.
Our selection of metal furnishings certainly cannot overlook outdoor spaces, which can shine with an icon: the versatile String System shelving by String Furniture. Created in 1949, the collection has been enriched with multiple modular versions that allow for evergreen compositions for any home environment.
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