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Bring life and colour to a dull space using these attention-grabbing objet d’ art pieces
Last year, maximalism resurfaced and gained popularity among interior and furniture designers. Characterised by bold patterns, vibrant hues, and abundant decorative patterns, this over-the-top trend was seen as a departure from minimalist trends that prevailed in the past years.
In the Philippines, this type of interior styling is not new. United Architects of the Philippines’ Architect Clarissa M Lorenzo succeeds in explaining why the typical Filipino household embraces maximalism.
“The typical Filipino home has every wall covered with paintings, photographs, and assorted memorabilia. Every nook and cranny in a single room must have something. A veranda cannot have just one table and two chairs; it must also have an altar and so another table, plants, the banga (Filipino earthen jar), and a small rocking horse if possible.”
In this article, we list objet d’ art (a French term that translates to “art object”) furniture that can turn your home into a livelier, more sophisticated space.
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1. Eyeball Lamps
You can never go wrong with this limited-edition 1960s Space Age Vintage Eyeball Lamps. These attention-grabbing pieces are available in red, white, and yellow, featuring a sleek, black and white modern design and a centre globe for added visual interest.
2. Hand Chair
If you need a pop of colour, bring this blue vintage swivel velvet hand chair to your home! Light, soft, and comfortable, this chair brings out your quirky personality and keeps you and your guests relaxed throughout the day.
3. Leaf Vase
This vase from pottery artist Mikee Naval will give any space an edge. Dubbed ‘Seasons of the Soul’, this piece blends form and fashion and can be displayed as a standalone furniture or adorned with colourful flowers.
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4. Amorphous Brass Sculptural Candle
Paris-based designer Patrick Coard, who owes much of his talent to his Danish-Irish roots, can turn any candle into art. One of the designer’s most notable collections is his first, Great Expectations, which explores the “unlimited range” of where candles can be taken and how each morphs into a brand-new art form depending on the space it consumes.
5. Handpainted Art Chair
In 2016, Cyrus Dan Cañares set up Travelfund by Siriusdan, a contemporary brand where he features home decor fit for people with an artistic and offbeat taste. His pieces include vibrant ottomans and tables that anybody’s eyes could not miss.
“Ingmar Bergman, Pedro Almodóvar and Wong Kar Wai inspire me to no end. They were my first artistic heroes,” he says. “Because of my fascination with Almodóvar, I made two accent chairs inspired by his filmography. I used red liberally and coupled it with highly visual retro fabrics; I finished it off with hand-painted details. I called it the Pedro Chairs.”
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
