“Rustic design isn’t masculine or feminine;” boasts the fall cover of aspire design and home, “it’s material, soulful and open to interpretation.” Explore how these products, as selected by aspire’s Editor in Chief, Amy Sneider, lend themselves to rustic design.
Marfa | Color Atelier Paint
The debut boutique collection from acclaimed photographer and designer Douglas Friedman is known for its natural finishes. Its palette draws directly from Friedman’s life and home in West Texas, with colors reflecting the area’s rugged terrain and romantic mythology. “This palette has lived in my head for over a decade,” shares Friedman. “It’s the landscape that stole my heart and shaped who I am.”
Agra Forma | Armadillo
Armadillo’s debut sculptural furnishing collection is a refined exploration of materiality, form and the poetic potential of the handmade through a collaboration with acclaimed Australian industrial designer Tom Fereday.
Bishop Pouf Kyle Bunting Edition | Haus of Hommeboys
The versatile Bishop Pouf features a solid wood frame and base with block and ball detailing and plush upholstery. This edition is upholstered in Haus of Hommeboys’ debut hide collaboration with Kyle Bunting, inspired by the intricate patterning of eucalyptus bark, a non-native but ever-present timber in the Northern California landscape.
Club Chairs | Joanna Frank Design Shop
These Danish easy chairs from the early 1940s feature fabulous oak arms that curve gracefully in just the right spots. The outside back is upholstered in a whimsical Pierre Frey cotton print: “The Banquet” — directly inspired by a painted ceiling discovered in a castle in the Czech Republic.
DREVO | Victoria Yakusha
Inspired by ancestral knowledge, the role of women in folk traditions and the symbolic power of the tree of life, Ukrainian architect, designer and artist Victoria Yakusha created DREVO ( Ukrainian for “tree” ) — a collection of 18 engraved steel panels that mimic the motifs young women would historically paint on the clay walls of their homes as everyday gestures of care, hope and continuity. Each panel in the collection bears a traditional Ukrainian woman’s name — a tribute to the legacy of folk knowledge passed down through generations.
Candover Daybed | And Objects
The Candover Daybed is crafted from a solid beech timber frame and has an elevated cushion seat. Crafted by hand, the daybed is wrapped to the floor in contrasting Christopher Farr Cloth fabric with piping to the edges and base. The perfect partner when looking for a quiet place to read.
George Home
Pair of rare 1950s Spanish woven leather armchairs, available with cushions.
Sottsass Pink | Alpi
This new interpretation maintains the iconic veining that distinguishes the ALPI Sottsass veneer designed by Ettore Sottsass. Made from real wood and produced by taking apart and putting back together a tree trunk, creating a material that is not printed, but so designable as to offer limitless aesthetic results.
Milano Collection | Theia Tiles x Studiopepe
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant city of Milan and its diverse neighborhoods, this collection is a unique amalgamation of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship.
Sonora Collection | Jamie Stern
Sonora evokes its namesake desert and the limitless vistas of the American Southwest. Featuring bold, distressed characteristics in an array of classic colors, this essential leather makes for a ruggedly handsome addition to a wide range of projects—a cigar bar, steakhouse, speakeasy or private library.
Andrews Collection | Maresca Textiles
Fabrics and wallpapers designed by Chicago-based Kathryn Faull, including Rosemary, named after the avenue that Kathryn’s great-grandmother Louise lived on, and Juniper Stripe, inspired by the Juniper trees that are common in the American South.
Bath Vanities | Sonoma Forge and Littlebranch Farm
In a marriage of artisanal strengths, Sonoma Forge and Littlebranch Farm have come together to create a series of bath vanities with a rustic, yet refined sensibility. Littlebranch hand carves each vanity from ethically sourced wood salvaged from 200-plus-year-old trees – richly grained hardwood salvaged from a forest cut more than 65-years ago when the trees were in danger of falling on nearby homes. The raw, organic vanities are joined with Sonoma Forge’s hand-forged metal faucets to bring the soothing appeal of nature indoors.
Bouclé Collection | Hanna Anonen
The Bouclé Collection, by Finnish designer Hanna Anonen, is a set of sculptural wall hangers that redefine the boundaries between art and function. Consisting of four distinct sizes, each piece is crafted from walnut wood and punctuated by painted circular elements.
Fabric Collection | Orlando Diaz-Azcuy x Le Gracieux
A long-awaited, self-realized dream of creating a printed collection, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy’s freedom with each hand-drawn expression moves the needle beyond any trend; providing foundational elements to merge worlds. Seen Here: Barcelona Pattern in Castilleja (Red), Dorado (Golden) and Niwa (Green).
Vessels Vespa | Nader Gammas
In this sculptural lighting series in handcrafted ceramic and brass, Nader Gammas challenges traditional notions of lighting design by embracing imperfection and individuality. Drawing inspiration from Gammas’ encounters with fallen trees in the Blue Hills Reserve of Massachusetts, the series translates the life that flourishes in decay — particularly fungi of the Sarcoscypha genus — into sculptural light objects.
Triangular Armchair | Huff Harrington
An eye-catching walnut armchair from the late 1800s, notable for its crisp geometry and unusual triangular frame. The clean lines and warm finish offer a refined yet playful presence, perfect for adding a touch of antique intrigue to any interior.
Flexor | Ghidini 1961 x Robert Stadler
The Flexor shelving system’s aluminium extrusion structure allows endless combination possibilities. The sturdy metal elements – the heart of the project – connect and support the various wooden containers.
Tasca Armchair | Ghidini 1961
The name Tasca refers to the leather pockets in which the seat’s structure is housed. The pockets and the metal accents are reminiscent of distinct equestrian accessories.
Capullo Sconce | L’Aviva Home
Inspired by the layered significance of the calla lily in Mexican culture, this collection blends the bold heft of cast bronze with sculpted, flowing curves that echo the flower’s form. The designs strike a distinctive balance—where the metal’s solidity is tempered by organic, nature-inspired lines.
Moffat | Kathryn Ireland
Moffat is the latest addition to Ireland’s tartan collection. Woven with 100% Merino Lambswool.
Rocked: Architects, Designers & Artists on Stones Interviews by Corynne Pless | Lannoo Publishers
Prestigious interiors meet the elemental allure of natural stone in this striking new coffee table book that captures the raw elegance and sculptural drama of materials like Calacatta Viola, onyx, travertine, and rare marbles sourced from around the globe.
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