The Art of Design Issue 76 2025 | Page 45

45 distinct, modular forms. Expansive horizontal planes, deep generous seating, and low, continuous backrests echo the vastness of open plains and shifting dunes. The result is not merely furniture, but a place of stillness— a spatial poem that invites pause and contemplation.
Stone and textile— in fabric or leather— converse in tactile harmony with the landscape that inspired them, grounding the composition in a sense of elemental calm and spatial clarity.
The story finds its quiet crescendo in Artemisia— a duet of lightweight seats, defined by a graphic silhouette that seamlessly unites seat and backrest in a single, fluid gesture. Named after the legendary commander Artemisia— the lone woman to lead Xerxes’ fleet— the collection speaks in the language of contrasts: softness and strength held in perfect accord. Its embracing contours, wrapped in the tactile richness of shaved sheepskin and goat fur, invite stillness and surrender, while the solid wooden frame anchors the form with quiet resolve. Artemisia is not merely a seat, but a companion to the spaces it inhabits— a timeless expression of elegance and intent, equally at home in the intimacy of a residence or the refinement of a hospitality setting. An object to be lived with, and perhaps to be inspired by.
But it is in the choice of materials that the boldest gesture is made. In both sofas, stone— NEUTRA’ s signature material— is paired with upholstery, integrating into the design with subtlety and character. It appears in the details, on the surfaces, and in the sculptural joints that enrich and define the pieces. Treated with varying finishings, the stone becomes part of an intimate and tactile narrative.
“ Working with NEUTRA means having the freedom to design with depth, knowing that every decision will be approached with respect and sensitivity. It is a continuous dialogue based on mutual listening, where the project unfolds naturally,