Elephant armchair (2021), Karen Chekerdjian, Tacchini

"Two spreading lateral tusks surrounded by four feet firmly planted in the ground convey to us a harmonious sensation of strength and power: an elephant that is ready to welcome you."

Tulumba vase (2022) Studio Biskt, Studio Biskt

"This uniquely designed ceramic vase embodies the designers' desire to bring together industry and craftsmanship. Born of an industrial process, it comes to life in the hands of its creator. A perpetual back-and-forth between the coherence of its use and the design of its form."

Tip of the Tongue (2013), Michael Anastassiades, Michael Anastassiades

"This opaline glass globe just seems to be balanced on the edge of a solid brass or polished nickel cylinder. This gives the lamp a sense of precarious but permanent balance."

Goutte d'eau table (1970s), Ado Chale, Ado Chale

"This Brutalist-inspired table has a thick cast aluminium top set on a blackened metal tripod base that makes it float. The imposing top engraved with an infinite groove left by a drop of water gives it a great deal of poetry."

Broadway chair - model 543 (1993), Gaetano Pesce, Bernini

"This emblematic creation by Gaetano Pesce is a perfect example of postmodern design. This chair questions notions of seating, while retaining a fluid, dynamic form. It invites us to sit down.

This article was written for the January 2025 print edition of Paperjam released on 11 December 2024. Click here to subscribe to the magazine.

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