The Art of Design Issue 81 2026 | Seite 10

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SCHMIDT LEADS THE RISE IN CURVED DESIGN – LEAVING STRAIGHT LINES BEHIND FOR SOFTER, MORE HARMONIOUS INTERIORS

Once synonymous with the architecture of the 1930s and the flourishes of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, curved lines are making a striking comeback in interior design.
More enveloping, more organic, and unmistakably elegant, curves bring a new sense of flow to living spaces. True to its vision of interiors that are both beautiful and built around real life, Schmidt has been championing this shift since 2025, bringing curved design into every room of the home through spaces where form and function move as one.
Drawing on its French craftsmanship and deep expertise in bespoke design, the brand creates interiors that adapt to any layout. Kitchen, living room, dressing room or bathroom: the curve becomes the defining thread, connecting spaces into something cohesive, refined, and entirely personal.
An artistic vision of design, in collaboration with Lemon Studio
In its collaboration with Lemon Studio, Schmidt explores a particularly sophisticated interpretation of the curve. Rooted in the language of Art Deco and Art Nouveau, this space plays with sculpted volumes, sinuous lines, and