Best Curves: Wallpaper* Design Awards 2021
We look to the shape of things to come with these sculptural interior pieces; all winners in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2021

‘Beosound Balance’ Speaker
Beosound Balance’ speaker, £1,750, by Benjamin Hubert, for Bang & Olufsen
Scandinavian minimalism meets superior sound quality in Benjamin Hubert’s tactile wireless speaker for Bang & Olufsen.
‘Bold Living' Cabinet
‘Bold Living’ cabinet, €14,600, by Elisa Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961
Elisa Giovannoni’s low cabinet for Ghidini 1961 makes a strikingly sleek statement piece.
‘Bonfire' lamps
‘Bonfire’ table lamps, from £650, by Studiopepe, for Gallotti & Radice
Made of curved molten crystal, with a silk cable, Studiopepe’s LED lamps for Gallotti & Radice come in four muted colours.
‘Le Club' armchair
‘Le Club’ armchair, price on request, by Jean-Marie Massaud, for Poliform
Jean-Marie Massaud’s modern interpretation of the club chair for Poliform is a voluminous vision.
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‘Louisa' tables
‘Louisa’ tables, prices on request, by Vincent Van Duysen, for Molteni & C
The cantilevered, tray-like tops of Vincent Van Duysen’s contemporary table collection for Molteni & C allow for striking layered compositions
‘Admeto' table
‘Admeto’ coffee table, €8,532, by Marco Piva, for Visionnaire
Marco Piva’s sculptural coffee table for Visionnaire dovetails a round smoked glass top with striped marble and steel legs.
‘Mattia' sofa
‘Mattia’ sofa, price on request, by Rodolfo Dordoni, for Minotti
With its tubular backrest and flat steel legs, Rodolfo Dordoni’s sofa for Minotti channels 1970s vibes with a contemporary elegance.
‘Hashira' pendant
‘Hashira’ pendant, £1,340, by Norm Architects, for Menu
A fusion of East and West, Norm Architects’ cluster of column-like lamps for Menu is a Nordic take on traditional Japanese paper lanterns.
Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.
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