It's fantastic how designers can mix old and modern in a new and unpredictable way. The choice of beds we found for you is the proof that styles exist only in our mind, a top designer can use them both in one piece and create something new and exciting.
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This amazingly elegant Canopy bed by Joseph Walsh is a mix of old French furniture and modern art. It brings nature indoors, both in its material and in the way it is shaped. The unconventional silhouette wraps its way into the air in fluid, flowing forms and that is not an easy task to accomplish with wood. But incredibly, that self-taught Irish-born designer does it beautifully. Ash wood is cut in thin layers and then shaped using its natural elasticity. Each bed is a unique piece – a true work of art.
If you more down to Earth, so to speak, then take a look at the new Jean Paul Gaultier furniture collection made for Roche Bobois. This glamorous furniture collection includes the Paravent bed, with an upholstered headboard and an elegant, romantic calligraphy motif complemented by the silver and chromed finish, and the marvellous Mah Jong modular sofa. This modular sofa is fits very nicely in the modern home, regardless of its proportions. You put it together to make the most of the space you have, large or small.
Looking stylish and sophisticated with its floral accents, the new Forum modular sofa by Linea Italia will create a beautiful statement in a modern living space. Available in leather or microfiber, and supported by a wooden frame, the Forum sofas are comfortable to boot. Multiple compositions can be obtained using straight and angular modules that are hold together by retractable metal hooks hidden underneath. The Forum’s angular dimensions allow it to fit perfectly in the middle of the room or in the corner.
Country character and built-in storage of the Liffey bed by Shimna fits not only in the country home but also in the modern apartment. This bed has a substantial design with a natural-grain finish carved from a single walnut slab and topped by a hand-made headboard featuring two tiny pop-out maple boxes perfect for storing earrings or other personal items overnight. You can choose from a variety of hardwoods including walnut, oak, maple and cherry, each with its own distinctive color and look.
Wherever you turn to, there's technology involved. The Asami Light LED lighted sofa by Calico is transforming furniture from a fixed decor element to a style feature that changes to suit your mood. This seat features a classic couch shape embellished with modern graphics and highlighted by LED accent lighting. With the simple click of the remote control, you can change the color of the LEDs to take your living room or home mood from subtle to vivid, letting your furniture do the decorating for you. ■
