Fresh Finds: Turn back time

29 Oct 2025 By architectureau

Constructed from non-woven wool and plant- based compostable fibre, Big Glow is both a sculptural light and acoustic feature. Designed and manufactured in Victoria, the panels are formed under heat and the soft wadding is transformed into translucent panels, which create a diffuse glow. Visit website.

Crafted with smoky blown glass, the Lokum collection by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis evokes ethereal charm. Tables are available in square or rectangular forms and two tonal finishes, each piece reflecting the designer's refined control of material transparency and minimalist design. Visit website.

Originally a 1960s wired table lamp, Gelato is now a cordless, dimmable LED light reimagined by Carlo Nason and Established and Sons. Charged via magnetic USB-C, it combines coloured blown glass with haptic dimming and comes in four finishes: Spritz (pictured), Mint, Azure and Smoke. Visit website.

The Lola sun lounger is a collaborative piece by Alta Interiors and Melbourne-based artist Stephen Baker. Inspired by a painting from Baker's personal collection, the piece blurs the line between utility and art. Lola features a UV powdercoated aluminum frame that ensures durability while remaining lightweight. Visit website.

Neva Fade by Tsar Carpets features a horizontal gradient with an earthy tonality that shifts from deep brown to grey. Hand-tufted from New Zealand wool and tencel, the 7-9 millimetre pile combines loop and cut textures. Sizing and colour personalisation is also available to complement any room. Visit website.

Collette, meaning "collar" in French, is a chair distinguished by its prominent collared back, with a form that evokes the elegance of traditional Vietnamese script. Crafted from ash timber in a range of stains, it features a meticu- lously upholstered leather seat. The range is designed by Adam Goodrum for District Eight. Visit website.

The Twill Table features colour-matched powdercoated aluminium legs and flint-finished laminate tops with a rounded-square silhouette. Conceived by Australian design duo Gibson Karlo for Design By Them, the table is available in rust red, pale eucalypt, soft white, silk grey and black. Visit website.

Inspired by the classic lamppost, the Class Collection of outdoor lights features fluted glass tubes set in black aluminium shafts. Designed by Sebastian Herkner for Vibia, they emit a diffuse, ambient glow. The timeless form reinterprets twentieth-century design with updated materials and soft illumination. Visit website.

The Anni Oat Floor Rug comprises a hand- tufted 100 percent wool base with alternating cut and loop pile to create tactile linework. Its neutral tonality, plush 18 mm pile and offset linear texture deliver warmth and bring a sense of understated luxury to all contemporary interiors. Visit website.

Initially produced by Gavina in 1961, Vico Magistretti's Loden armchair and sofa have been reissued by Kettal. The timber frame, curved armrests and upholstered seat recall the restrained elegance of the '60s. The name and material reference Magistretti's fondness for Loden wool and its cultural cachet. Visit website.