My Favorite Bold Italian Furniture Designs

Aster Papposus sofa from EDRA

There is no greater sin in interior design than blandness. Interiors should make solid statements, and they could be far-ranging - comfort, luxury, sensuality, rustic, quaint - but if an interior isn't communicating some kind of distinct message, or if it's too shy and retiring, why bother? (And I'm addressing both homeowners and interior designers here.)

Rift bar stools by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso 

In our school's Complete Course in Interior Design, we talk a lot about making sure furniture is in scale with the rest of the room, and we talk about all of the elements coming together in harmony.

Baku bed with stunning leather headboard and footboard from Promemoria

Yet sometimes it's important to include some strong statement pieces of furniture that help an interior "jump the tracks" and demand attention.

Accurate street and building details in the Baghdad Dining Table (above) and Baghdad Coffee Table (below) designed by Ezri Tarazi for EDRA

I enjoy unusual design, comfort, striking colorways, attention to detail, and a sense of humor when I'm looking at favorite designs.

Outlandish Meryl revolving bookcase features shelving space, LED lighting, amp and hi-fi system, and a wine cellar - from Promemoria

And lately, I've been finding what I'm looking for from several Italian companies who specialize in producing great statement pieces.

Witch chair by Tord Boontje for Moroso

Click on each photo for more product information, and I hope you give extra thought about shaking up an interior with a jolt of freshness. 

Like the "Princess and the Pea," the Principessa daybed from Moroso boasts a pile of colorful "mattresses" 

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