3 Interior Trends from Paris

Wurde der im mediterranen Raum abgebaute Naturstein lange mehrheitlich für Böden und im Bauwesen verwendet, so ist Travertin das neue Trendmaterial der Stunde. Früher schliff man den organischen Naturstein glatt, heute zeigt sich Travertin in roher Ausführung. Besonders schön muten Tische, Kleinmöbel und Accessoires an und erhalten Unikatcharakter dank der typischen Lochstruktur in der Oberfläche des porösen Steins. Gesehen haben wir ihn bei kleinen Nischenbrands wie auch italienischen Traditionsmanufakturen und sind überzeugt: Travertin-Kreationen werden viele Liebhaber finden – auch in unseren Showrooms.

We are also very fond of a second raw material, which comes mainly from Italy: Alabaster. Transparent, pale and translucent, this soft natural material, which is somewhat reminiscent of frosted glass, is actually a very valuable plaster that has been popular for many centuries, especially among artisans, because of its good formability. In the past, it was mainly used for ornamental purposes, but its translucency helped designers to make great strides in the field of lighting design. Whether in ball or rod form, as a detail or as a whole – alabaster definitely offers the right attributes to become big again.

Is it the rather minimalist candlesticks that demand slender, long candles as a counterpart? Or are interior designers longing for more elegance in our homes? What’s clear is that we have seen countless colours, shapes and designs of tapers. Their slender shape conjures up a touch of classic elegance, especially on beautifully decorated tables, but also on sideboards as well as in special candle holders, reminding us of decades past. Particularly beautiful with it: Marble candleholders.

Photos by Analia Lazzari
Words by Christina Noli