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Displaying functional objects as wall art is
not an entirely new concept, but Iittala’s
latest series of Aarre hooks are more
ambigious than most, thoroughly blurring
the line between their pratical use and artful
appearance. Dubbed as ‘wall jewels’ and
named after the Finnish word for ‘treasure’,
the hooks are crafted from mouth-blown glass,
and are inspired by the work of glass artist Oiva
Toikka. POA www.iittala.com

RIGHT STRIPES

Britannia is a new fabric collection from Ian Mankin,
launching at the end of September at Decorex, one of
The pen is mightier London’s largest interiors events. The line not only
introduces 15 new fabrics in neutral, navy and red hues,
If the desk-tidy you carefully fashioned in high-school woodwork it also revises another 15 existing Ian Mankin designs.
has seen better days, consider upgrading to Seletti’s humorous Expect indigo ticking and plain velvets, woven in
effort. Designed by Héctor Serrano, the Desktructure range recalls collaboration with the country’s last velvet manufacturer
the same shapes as Battleship’s playing pieces, and even their and using the brand’s coloured cotton yarn.
utilitarian palette of pale grey, red and blue: appropriate for when From per metre. www.ianmankin.co.uk
you’re going to war on your workload. Go easy, though – each
piece is delicately made from fine porcelain. POA www.seletti.it

Nesting ground

Danish company Cane-line’s latest collection, Elements, focuses on pared-back,
comfortable furniture. This Nest footstool, designed in Denmark, can also be used as
a coffee table. It’s made in Indonesia from sustainable, natural rattan by experienced
local weavers and is part of a wider range of award-winning, multiple-use furniture
and sculptural seating. From . www.cane-line.co.uk

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