Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl by Nika Zupanc
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Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl by Nika Zupanc

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love in all of its forms with these fun designer collectibles that playfully take inspiration from heart-racing moments and pop art

Countless pop songs and works of art have drawn inspiration from romantic escapades, so it’s unsurprising that designers would do the same, creating memorable objets d’art that plumb the depths of emotions from the thing that we call love. These design collectibles offer tasteful takes on heart motifs, making for lovely ways to commemorate an upcoming romantic anniversary or the classic Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Take a peek at these playful pieces that might just make your heart skip a beat.

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Ingo Maurer One from the Heart table lamp

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Ingo Maurer One from the Heart table lamp
Above Ingo Maurer One from the Heart table lamp
Ingo Maurer One from the Heart table lamp

First conceived in 1989 as a wedding gift for friends, this iconic table lamp is part of the late Italian lighting designer Ingo Maurer’s eclectically experimental oeuvre. Representing a romantic union, two wires come together and become entwined under the adjustable mirror that reflects light onto the floor or wall, depending on how it is positioned. As another playful touch, the lamp also features a pair of crocodiles that lurk beneath the metal stand.

Seletti Love in Bloom vase by Marcantonio

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Seletti Love in Bloom vase by Marcantonio
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Seletti Love in Bloom vase by Marcantonio

This statement vessel is a perfect way to present freshly-cut botanicals, while looking just as eye-catching on its own and makes for a fun and unexpected gift. The ceramic vase takes inspiration from human anatomy models, and was designed to embody “love in bloom.”

Vitra Heart Cone chair by Verner Panton

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Vitra Heart Cone chair by Verner Panton
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Vitra Heart Cone chair by Verner Panton

Danish maestro Verner Panton’s imaginative collections continue to be a hit and for a good reason. The Heart Cone chair is one of such memorable designs by Panton. First designed in 1958, the chair’s striking silhouette is perched on an understated swivel base made with satin-finished stainless steel.

Available in Singapore at W. Atelier

Alessi Big Love XXL sculpture by Miriam Mirri

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Alessi Big Love XXL sculpture by Miriam Mirri
Above Alessi Big Love XXL sculpture by Miriam Mirri
Alessi Big Love XXL sculpture by Miriam Mirri

Italian design brand Alessi has turned one of its popular collections into an oversized sculpture that will make a joyful conversation starter in your home—Miriam Mirri’s Big Love XXL series of spoons takes on a sculptural dimension with its exaggerated proportions. Match this with the original set of Big Love stainless steel tea or ice cream spoons for delightful tea sessions.

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Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl by Nika Zupanc

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Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl by Nika Zupanc
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Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl by Nika Zupanc

Celebrating the idea of being lovestruck, the Driade Sweet Me Up sugar bowl features Cupid’s arrow in a gold finish, set against the glossy black finish of the bowl. It’s part of the Melt Me collection of lacquered ceramic objects by Nika Zupanc, which features accessories and décor that turn everyday items into objects of art.

Moooi Donut Fear carpet by Jae Yong Kim

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Moooi Donut Fear carpet by Jae Yong Kim
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Moooi Donut Fear carpet by Jae Yong Kim

Korean artist Jae Yong Kim’s Donut Fear collection celebrates his love of donuts with cheerful furnishings and décor that take the form of the titular pastry. The Donut Fear carpet features a photorealistic, polychromatic design in the shape of a heart. Its playful spirit offers a daily reminder to embrace joie de vivre, and its sprightly countenance makes it a good addition to a play area or powder room too.

Available in Singapore and Malaysia at Space Furniture

Driade Love cabinet by Fabio Novembre

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Driade Love cabinet by Fabio Novembre
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Driade Love cabinet by Fabio Novembre

Spell out your love quite literally with this cabinet from Driade. The extruded three-dimensional letters serve as handles for the multi-door cabinet, which is supported by sleek metal feet and is available in several monochromatic shades to match your interior scheme.

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Royal Stranger Queen Heart small table

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Photo 1 of 3 Royal Stranger Queen Heart small table, in copper
Photo 2 of 3 The table is also available in gold
Photo 3 of 3 Also available in silver, the table was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s popular Queen of Hearts character
Royal Stranger Queen Heart small table
Royal Stranger Queen Heart small table
Royal Stranger Queen Heart small table

This side table takes inspiration from the titular Queen of Hearts character in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and is available in red, gold, copper or silver leaf in a glossy or matte finish. The faceted design also makes the table intriguing to behold from various angles.

Ghidini 1961 Love chair by Nika Zupanc

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Ghidini 1961 Love chair by Nika Zupanc
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Ghidini 1961 Love chair by Nika Zupanc
Above The cushioned chairs by Nika Zupanc are available in six hues
Ghidini 1961 Love chair by Nika Zupanc
Ghidini 1961 Love chair by Nika Zupanc

Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc has dreamt up a chair design that puts a knotty twist on the heart motif, creating seats that would not look out of place in a Wonderland-themed tea party. The upholstered seat is dressed in a cotton fabric that’s available in six jewel-like hues to match the look of your dining area or a stylish dressing room.

Available in Singapore at Da Vinci Lifestyle

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