During the Christmas season, a gift takes on special significance: it tells stories, carries emotions, and celebrates the care with which we find something that truly speaks to us. In days marked by anticipation, gatherings, and shared gestures, a gift becomes a small ritual capable of transforming fleeting moments into lasting memories. Design objects, from sculptural poufs to cozy throws, from glass candle holders to card boxes and marble centerpieces, express tactility, beauty, and craftsmanship, celebrating the joy of time spent together.
Venini‘s Balloton Candela (on cover) collection features blown glass ampoules that hold a soft, enveloping light, enhanced by a contrasting colored rim that accentuates their silhouette. The Balloton technique is used to achieve a particular optical effect, relying on a metal mold with small square-based pyramid points inside, which, during blowing, give the object a cross-relief effect.
Games Collection by Poltrona Frau, design Giobagnara
Poltrona Frau‘s Games Collection, developed with GioBagnara, reinterprets classic board and travel games: from dominoes to backgammon, and even mahjong. The backgammon set pictured features a refined walnut wood box partially upholstered in Pelle Frau® leather, housing the game checkers, 4 standard opaque plexiglass dice, and 1 doubling cube.
Puffed Pouf by Draga & Aurel x Nilufar
Photo © Riccardo Gasperoni
Alashan by Lanerossi
Photo © Alessandra Soldo Pavesi
Puffed Pouf by Draga & Aurel features a compact, soft silhouette reminiscent of a small mushroom. Its wooden base, with a pearlescent finish, subtly gleams as it supports the foam seat, upholstered in knitted stretch velvet.
Enveloping textures define Lanerossi‘s Christmas offerings, telling a story of craftsmanship and tradition. Among these is the Alashan plaid, crafted from precious cashmere sourced from the eponymous plateau in the Gobi Desert. A gift that expresses natural luxury through a sophisticated and refined color palette.
Nuvola by Giorgetti, design Giancarlo Bosio
Designed by artistic director Giancarlo Bosio, Giorgetti‘s Nuvola collection stems from a reflection on time and memory. Three leather objects reinterpret the image of a horse, transforming every detail into a gesture of everyday elegance: a bag accessory or keyring, a valet tray that holds what’s left at the end of the day, and a vase holder with a glass vase, symbolizing roots and growth.
Automata Beta by Illulian,
design Elena Cutolo
La Mano by Molteni&C,
design Gio Ponti – Photo © Aaron Tilley
Illulian expands its Limited Edition Collection with the Automata carpets, designed by Elena Cutolo. Rich in vibrant colors and original shapes, they become narrative objects that evoke childhood memories, bringing warmth and elegance to interiors. Two versions are available: Automata Alpha, in pastel tones, and Automata Beta (pictured), with bright colors.
La Mano (The Hand), born from a playful epistolary exchange between Gio Ponti and silversmith Lino Sabbatini and now reissued by Molteni&C in stainless steel, is distinguished by its shape, obtained from a curved metal sheet from which six ironic fingers emerge. It brings a touch of lightness to any environment and also serves as a jewelry hanger.
Sublimis Tabula by Budri, design Luca Galiotto
Budri presents Sublimis Tabula, a collection of marble centerpieces designed by Raffaello Galiotto and conceived as a symbol of balance and conviviality. The eight pieces are distinguished by polychrome marbles, sculpted forms, and ornaments that emphasize tactile sensuality. Pictured: the Sodalite Cornucopia.
Endless by Geminiano Cozzi 1765
Endless by Geminiano Cozzi 1765
The Endless napkin ring from the Geminiano Cozzi 1765 collection stands out with a design inspired by the figure of Queen Elizabeth II, reinterpreted by London artist Endless in the series ‘A tavola con la Regina’ (At the Table with the Queen). The decorative motif pays homage to the famous Lizzy Vuitton. Crafted from high-quality Porcelain, it brings the modern regality of the queen to the table, blending Venetian tradition and contemporary creativity.
Supernova by SKS, design Elena Salmistraro
The Supernova under-counter wine cellar by Elena Salmistraro for SKS stands out with a vibrant aesthetic, characterized by iconic shapes, intense colors, and graphic details reminiscent of 80s energy. Designed with careful attention to preservation performance, it offers a capacity of 41 bottles and two separately adjustable zones for temperature and humidity.
