Discovering Unique Global Design Pieces through Roula Khalaf’s Editor’s Digest: From Italian History to South African Influence and More
Looking for unique and beautiful design pieces from around the world? Look no further than Roula Khalaf’s weekly newsletter, Editor’s Digest. In this issue, Khalaf, editor of the FT, highlights her favorite stories and shares a selection of stunning products that are sure to add a touch of history and culture to any space.
For those looking to add a piece of Italian history to their home, the Arcate cabinet by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum is an excellent choice. This stunning piece features arches that mimic those of the Santa Fosca Church in Venice and starts at €3,650. Available on Medulum.it, this unique piece is sure to be a conversation starter for any room in your home.
If you’re interested in South African design, the Mesa coffee table by Okha is a must-have. Made from trees growing alongside the Berg River, this unique piece is priced at $31,200 and available on Okha.com. With its sleek lines and natural materials, this coffee table will surely become a focal point in any living space.
For those who love Roman ruins as much as Italian design, the Italicus by Claudio Larcher for Rampinelli Edizioni is an interesting choice. Retailing at £855 on Artemest.com, this doorstop or bookend is modeled after Roman ruins and adds a touch of ancient history to any room in your home.
Other standout pieces featured include the 07313 Martini tables by SanayI313 ($3,750), which are influenced by buildings in the industrial neighborhood in Maslak, Istanbul; Mitake fabric by Amy Somerville ($122 per meter), inspired by Japan’s Chichibu Tama Kai National Park; Tanaka bedding by Céline Cornu for ZigZag Zurich (starting at SFr149), which pays homage to Japanese landscapes and ink drawings; Stockholm cabinet ($42,400) by Svenskt Tenn featuring an 1875 map of Stockholm; Superonda sofa ($4,500) by Bethan Laura Wood for Poltronova with designs inspired by Venice and Italian terrazzo floors; Case vase ($4
