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Articles (183)

09/02/22

Slow Design Florence — Alice Mirror + Trays

Mirror on ground near window, reflecting leaves and sky. Sunlight casting shadows on concrete floor.

Re-invented objects that exist between nostalgia and modernity...

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26/01/22

Astier de Villatte — Process

A vintage room with terracotta tiles, wooden tables, and artisanal items. It features a chandelier, painting, couch, and tiger rug. Large windows let in natural light.

Artistic inspiration and creative energy drawn from things forgotten...

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22/12/21

CABANA Magazine No16

Five CABANA Magazines stacked on wood. Top issue has colourful geometric pattern. Lamp base visible.

A magazine about intimacy, exploring the close relationship each person has with interiors and design, not only grand rooms, but the smaller details or objects that makes a space feel unique and personal...

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17/12/21

Oeuvres Sensibles

Dining table with embroidered tablecloth showing plate and cutlery outlines. Two wooden chairs flank table. Bare, neutral background.

For the textile-lovers, the slow-arts preservers, and those who adore bringing a table to life...

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23/11/21

David Mellor Cafetières — Coffee Pots

Cosy bedroom with white-sheeted bed, wooden nightstand holding David Mellor cafetière, teacup on book, glasses, and modern lamp. Wall decoration visible.

Form follows function for this elegant object...

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12/11/21

New — Maison de Vacances

Table set with checkered tablecloth, amber goblets, tall vase. Soft lighting, minimalist decor.

The independent French brand that champions the feeling of a vacation at home...

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02/11/21

New Arrivals — Missoni Table & Living

Three black-handled utensils on zigzag placemat. Brown, gray, white shades. Folded white napkins nearby.

The luxury Italian house releases a new range of textile wares for pure enjoyment...

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20/10/21

Exclusive Interview — R+D Lab Founder Jay Vosogi

Beige cloth with white label on table. Mushroom cap nearby. Soft lighting creates natural shadows. Elegant contemporary table linen.

Made entirely in Italy from 100% natural yarn dyed linen...

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13/10/21

NEW — Erbavoglio Milano Copper Flower Sculpture

Small branch with white blossoms and green leaves in black vase. White tiled background.

Hand crafted and painted botanical art pieces...

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17/09/21

Slow Design Florence

Four blue-edged books with floral covers on wooden table. Glass with small plant, papers, and yellow-edged book nearby. Natural light illuminates scene.

'Without words, without writing, and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity.' — Hermann Hesse

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06/09/21

Common Scents for Transformation

Glass "Eau de Cologne" bottle on patterned tablecloth. Fresh greens and flowers on top. Black cap beside bottle.

Enliven your space with wonders of the botanical world...

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03/09/21

The Balthus Lamp by Astier de Villatte

Living room with mustard couch, wooden coffee table, blue art pieces. Balthus Lamp hanging, illuminating sisal rug.

We celebrate the gorgeous French lamp and its elegant heritage...

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26/08/21

Take Care of Yourself

Sunlit bedroom with a person resting and an open self-care book. The window shows a calm sea and hills. Simple decor includes a painting and candles.

Gentle self-care activities to help you rejuvenate and reset...

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18/08/21

MOOD — La Colombe d'Or

Cosy restaurant interior with wooden paneling. Round table, floral centerpiece, framed painting. Open window shows Provencal greenery.

The French hotel that has been host to such extraordinary personalities as Pablo Picasso, Matisse, Calder, César and more...

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09/08/21

Walker & Bing — Contemporary Roaming

A person with long hair, wearing a black top and a navy and white patterned headscarf, sits pensively by a window with sunlight streaming in. Their head is turned away, chin resting on their hand, embodying thoughtful stillness.

Rosemary, tulip, poppy and daisy...

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03/08/21

Astier de Villatte — New Collection

Various white ceramic pitchers on light surface. Different sizes and designs. Soft shadows, neutral wall background.

French ceramic maison Astier de Villatte bring celebration and vigor to the dining table and beyond...

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19/07/21

NEW — European Tableware

Table set with white cloth, green glasses, beige Libeco napkins. White flowers and blue candle. Minimalist, elegant setup in soft sunlight.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of two highly celebrated and adored European brands to Tessuti...

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12/07/21

Exclusive Interview — BAINA

Black and white photo of two people discussing in modern office. Laptops, fabric samples on table. Folded fabric stacks visible.

"More than just beautiful towelling, BAINA represents the moment after bathing. A moment of awakening in preparation for the day ahead, or the slow disconnect of the day that has passed."

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06/07/21

NEW — from the Kitchen

Wooden table with open book, lemon, fabric in sunlit room. Wooden chair nearby. Shadows on floor, greenery outside.

One: Pot, Pan, Planet: A Greener Way to Cook for You, Your Family and the Planet, by Anna Jones...

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25/06/21

New Arrivals — R+D Lab

Two red wine glasses on a wooden table, partially covered by a white tablecloth. Sunlight creates shadows and reflections of the glasses on the tablecloth.

Detail oriented and functional, we look at the latest additions to our range of Italian hand-blown glassware...

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15/06/21

Louise Douglas Jewellery

Person with long dark hair in cream shirt wears leaf-shaped earrings. Looking thoughtfully to side. White background.

Our selection of Louise Douglas' jewellery celebrates the delicate, organic beauty found beside the sea and in the forest...

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08/06/21

Exclusive Interview — Fanny Singer

Woman with long brown hair at wooden table by window. Holding cup, smiling. Orange segments and bowl on table.

Having absorbed years of exposure to food, Fanny Singer, daughter of legendary chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, has written a very special book entitled Always Home...

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31/05/21

New — Sophie Digard Créations

1. A brown scarf by Sophie Digard with vibrant embroidered abstract plant designs in pink, red, orange, green, and blue, and fringe detail.

The French designer who creates the most exquisitely detailed, hand crocheted, heirloom pieces that beg to be touched...

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27/05/21

Elena Deshmukh — Handmade Cards

A greeting card featuring pressed leaves and a flower on a wooden surface. A pen lays to the right and sunlight casts a shadow over the scene.

Enter the magical world of Elena Deshmukh — the artist and maker who individually hand prints and embroiders bespoke gift cards...

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25/05/21

Missoni — New Arrivals

A flower-shaped bath mat in pink, yellow, and purple on a grey concrete floor, with sunlight casting diagonal shadows.

Continuing their story of sophistication and textile performance, Missoni release a new range of luxurious bathing necessities.

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05/05/21

A Picture of Motherhood — Charlotte Penman

A woman in a dark green dress hugs three children under a tree. One child in red rests on her shoulder, another in yellow pants stands in front, and a third hugs her from the side.

We photographed Charlotte Penman for our Mother's Day muse....

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03/05/21

A Mother's Day Mood

A pink-tinted vintage wine glass filled with white wine sits on a table. In the blurred background, green and pink flowers are bathed in sunlight, perfect for Mother’s Day pampering.

This Sunday is Mother's Day. A day to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives that show us endless guidance, support and love. Let's celebrate mum by pampering her...

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28/04/21

Papier d'Arménie

A vintage green Papier d’Arménie booklet rests on cream fabric. The intricate design features awards, medals, an anchor, and laurel wreaths, with French text by Auguste Ponsot.

The history of Papier d’Arménie starts in the 19th century...

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23/04/21

Mother's Day Gifting Guide

Milton Avery painting of an abstract figure in a green coat and yellow skirt standing on a beach. The deep blue ocean and pale sand background evoke serenity and contemplation.

We have put together a few loving gestures that we think all mums will enjoy receiving...

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19/04/21

A New and Exclusive Offering — Astier de Villatte Colognes

Multiple vintage-style perfume bottles with transparent yellow liquid on a white patterned surface. Sunlight casts shadows, and some caps are off, adding to the elegant scene.

Tessuti is thrilled to present a new and exclusive offering of colognes by Astier de Villatte...

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16/04/21

Baina Organic Towelling

A person with dark hair in a loose bun, wearing a white towel, wipes their neck and shoulder with a Baina Ivory towel. Droplets of water are visible, with a neutral, out-of-focus background.

Committed to creating timeless collections we welcome new additions from Baina's latest Ivory offerings...

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08/04/21

Intimate Interiors & Laing Home Loungewear...

Woman in white top, olive shawl and pants, white sneakers. Standing against plain background, looking sideways with neutral expression.

New Zealand's Laing Home Loungewear is designed to elevate the most relaxing moments, asleep or awake...

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20/03/21

Exclusive Interview with The Caker - Jordan Rondel

A grassy park with yellow wild flowers in the foreground, trees in the background, lit brightly by sunlight. A woman kneeling on a blanket is in the distance.

...but the most constant of all is the wild creativity Jordan throws into her work year after year.

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19/03/21

Introducing — J.Hannah

Four hands with painted nails in reddish-orange intertwine on a neutral background, showcasing unity and diversity. The polish reflects J. Hannah’s commitment to elegance and inclusivity.

To compliment a well-adorned hand, jewellery designer J. Hannah introduced a line of carefully-edited, high-quality polishes...

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13/03/21

Max Thomson — Paintings from the Studio

Cozy studio with wooden floors. Paintings on walls. Chair near easel with unfinished canvas. Max Thomson's art supplies around.

Tessuti is pleased to present Paintings from the Studio by Max Thomson...

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03/03/21

New stories from Good & Co.

Person with light brown hair in brown top, wearing blue-green patterned scarf. Looking sideways against blurred green foliage background.

Marrying her love of photography and textile design, founder Lillie Toogood, uses her photographs and turns them into wearable objects...

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14/02/21

MOOD — The Scottish Summer House of Annabel Astor

Rustic window overlooking green field. Table below holds wicker jar, books, and sugar jar. Sunlight streams in. Jura-like scene.

The most charming summer cottage on this island of Jura...

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02/01/21

It Must Be Time For Cake

Person in green dress sprinkling topping on green-frosted pie. White and yellow plates nearby on light wood floor.

A timely introduction for The Caker's delicious Coconut Raspberry and Kaffir Lime Kit...

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31/12/20

Exclusive Interview with Tsé & Tsé Associées Paris

Elegant table setting with red and white flowers, glasses of red drinks, and patterned plates. Fairy lights add ambiance.

We may not be able to travel right now, but it sure is a treat to read about one’s daily life in a city that we absolutely love: Paris.....

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14/12/20

Introducing — LESSE

Person with wavy hair squeezes LESSE cream onto hand. Soft, light background emphasises organic skincare focus.

With motto 'Ritual, not routine' this highly considered product uses ingredients that are organically grown, responsibly sourced and naturally effective.....

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08/12/20

Studio Visit with Nikki Walker & Darya Bing of Walker & Bing

Person with glasses painting, seen through window. Tree and sky reflections overlay scene. Paintbrushes in container.

If curious people live interesting lives, then curiosity must be the essence of happiness within fulfilment.

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03/12/20

Christmas is Coming

A chocolate cake topped with berries and edible gold flakes on a white plate, with a hand holding a glass of wine and a vase of flowers in the background.

Easing into the festive season...

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