Like a contemporary cabinet of curiosities – Ambiente Trends 27+
Graphical and botanical. Eclectic and distinguished. Ceremonial and decorative. noble + fancy celebrates a passion for something unusual. Reactivating memories also plays a particular role in these designs: Historical legacy and cultural traditions supply inspiration for living in the here and now. Botanical colour combinations, artfully crafted materials and selected individual items create a sophisticated yet exciting modern living space.
colour story
Atmospheric botanical hues meet dynamic gradations and colours heavily influenced by the individual materials. These include woody shades such as deep walnut and smooth elder. Opulent colours include striking green and rich oxblood for a classic yet elegant style, while flowery shades such as white peony, golden rod, faded lilac, dry moss and dusty rose radiate a floral charm.
design experience
noble + fancy means objets d’art, collector’s pieces, surreal crafts and furniture with hints of couture. It reintroduces the cabinet of curiosities, where the divides between fashion and interior design blur just as much as those between art and craft. Influences from different eras add up to a new way of marking time. Extravagant individual items can transform an entire room, whether elegant or offbeat, eccentric or classic, natural or artificial. This is an unconventional interior theme with many layers, placing the joy of diversity itself into the spotlight.
Credits
1 Phoenix Chair, 1:12 Editions by HEGI, Photo: Miru Photography
2 Fragment of a Whisper 2 by Penhaligons x Sten Studio, Photo: Teresa Castillo
3 Scented Candles by Bela Silva for Serax
4 Soffio Lamp and Cava coffee table by Draga & Aurel, Photo: Federica Lissoni
5 Massimo Cutlery Set by WORN STUDIO, Photo: Clara Lozano
6 Taza Trenzar by Natalia Ortega for MARLOT BAUS
7 PASSAGE SAINTE ANNE by PIÈCE D’INTÉRIEUR
8 LAYERS, Architect Glass by David/Nicolas for VAN TREECK, Photo: Fabian Frinzel
9 Urban Eclectic by David Valner, Photo: Tereza Valnerova
10 Installation view at EDIT Napoli by David Valner, Photo: Tereza Valnerova
material journey
A passion for art goes hand in hand with craft and materials to illustrate noble + fancy. Fine woods and innovative textiles exert a subtle, refined effect as they encounter fine materials that are reinterpreted playfully and experimentally. Artistic glass appears more multifaceted than ever, as glass makers explore the possibilities of their medium. Glass can be incorporated into living spaces in many unique ways, using challenging techniques and employing great craft skill. Just like crafts in ceramic and stone, fragrances can also help evoke a sensory experience – they appear, for example, as scented candles in fine ceramic vessels or as extravagant, sculptural diffusers, paying tribute to masterful fragrance creations.
Credits
1 The Wedding, Alcova 2026 by Sten Studio, Photo: Ramona Balaban
2 In Rainbows Installation by Giulio Ridolfo and Lorenzo Bini for Kvadrat Salone 2026, Photo: Jannick Pihl Rasmussen
3 KAMUY Armchair by Naoto Fukasawa for Conde House Europe GmbH, Photo: CondeHouse Co.Ltd.
4 Fungus Coffee Table by David Valner, Photo: Tereza Valnerova
5 Detail Dalí Chair by WORN STUDIO, Photo: Puttonen Ruska
6 Woven Glass, Pendantlamp by Elisa Strozy for VAN TREECK, Photo: Gerhard Kellermann
7 MOIRÉE, Architect Glass by VAN TREECK, Photo: Fabian Frinzel
8 Liora_Stool 2 by Sten Studio, Photo: Teresa Castillo
9 Bloom Wall Lamp by Bodo Sperlein for VAN TREECK, Photo: Fabian Frinzel
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The keys to a contemporary, noble + fancy living environment are inherited knowledge, history and memories. Extraordinary archives also play a particular role here. Alongside inspiration from natural sciences, specialist knowledge and in-depth material skills feed into unique design processes, alongside art and culture. Unconventional ways of working and multilayered, cultural identities introduce an irresistible “chamber of curiosities” feel.
As they play with references, designers also take inspiration for their work from sacred spaces. Church windows inspire ornamental glass surfaces, while rites and customs from a wide range of cultural settings lie behind unique sculptural pieces. This all shapes highly attractive objects that are artistic, timeless and laden with symbolism.
