The art of design

There’s a poetry to the pieces curated by Matisse. In this latest edit: Rimadesio Sail doors; blown glass pendants suspended like precious objects, and the Stella McCartney x B&B Italia collection, where iconic forms meet a bold new material story. 

Sail Modern Sliding Doors, Rimadesio

Precision and poise converge in Rimadesio’s Sail — a double-sided sliding door system that blurs the line between architecture and art. Engineered to exacting standards and assembled by hand in Italy, Sail is as much a sculptural centrepiece as it is a functional partition.

Designed for fluid transitions between spaces, it brings a sense of weightless sophistication to bedrooms, living areas, and beyond. With a distinctly modern silhouette, Sail is defined by its clean lines, architectural presence, and gentle rhythm.

Rimadesio’s unparalleled craftsmanship is evident in every detail — from the seamless gliding mechanism to the finely calibrated materials. Available in an expansive palette of exclusive glass finishes, each panel can be paired with structural elements in walnut, heat-treated oak, or aluminium. A product of advanced research and refined Italian design, Sail offers a level of elegance and performance rarely seen in sliding systems.

MOM Pendants by Umberto Asnago for Penta

Contemporary Italian design takes on a sculptural sensibility in the MOM Pendant Light — a luminous piece of soft geometry.

Crafted from blown glass with a satin, opaque finish, each pendant casts a gentle, diffused glow that feels both architectural and atmospheric. With its rounded, jewel-like forms and subtle interplay of light and shadow, MOM is as much a visual statement as it is a source of illumination.

Hung solo or clustered in composition, it transforms ambient lighting into an artful gesture. Available in a considered range of finishes and sizes, the glossy iterations evoke the richness of polished stone — suspended like precious objects. Designed and made in Italy, MOM is a seamless blend of poetry and precision, inviting a mood of softness and opulence.

Stella McCartney x Le Bambole

The Stella McCartney x B&B Italia capsule collection is a bold meeting of iconic Italian design and conscious fashion.

In this limited edition collaboration, Mario Bellini’s legendary Le Bambole armchair is reimagined through the distinct lens of Stella McCartney, bringing a new layer of meaning to a 1970s design classic.

Upholstered in Stella’s Fungi Forest print — a hand-drawn, nature-inspired motif — the chair becomes a sculptural celebration of the organic world. The playful yet intricate pattern nods to the designer’s ongoing exploration of nature’s intelligence, while underscoring her commitment to sustainable innovation.

Crafted with recycled, cruelty-free materials, this special edition balances visual impact with environmental intent. Revered for its soft, inviting form and boundary-pushing construction, Le Bambole finds renewed relevance in Stella’s hands. Here, it becomes more than a design object — it’s a convergence of craft, creativity, and culture.

A collector’s piece that speaks to the future of both fashion and furniture.

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