Zest for Life: the best designs informed by fruits and vegetables
From an artichoke-shaped hanging pendant light to a mushroomy rug, get your daily fix with these delicious designs
Who says fruit and vegetables need to be constrained to the kitchen? Not us. We’re big advocates of bringing the zest of life into the whole house, and with everyone from Louis Poulsen to The Columbia Collective releasing fruity pieces, we’re not the only ones. Go bananas with our edit of the best on the market.
‘Artichoke’ candleholder, Lola Montes Schnabel
Beat all your friends at tablescaping with these outrageously striking candleholders. Hand carved and painted in Italy, each holder is slightly unique and comes in different colours and with your choice of artichoke heads. They look best when filled with multicoloured tapered candles. Price on application, nilufar.com
‘M-SHWY’ rug, Studio Mary Lennox
Most known for its stunning botanical and floral set designs, Studio Mary Lennox has turned its hand to rugs for this funghi-inspired collection. Handmade in Belgium, each rug is comprised of either wool, natural silk, Belgian linen, mohair or cotton. So kick off your shoes, close your eyes and pretend you’re walking barefoot through an enchanted forest. Approx £550, jov-design.com
‘PH Artichoke’ pendant light, Poul Henningsen
Formed of 72 leaves, this pendant light was an instant Louis Poulsen classic when it was first launched back in 1958. Fast forward to this year’s Milan Design Week, and the lighting stalwart had collaborated with Fendi Casa on this updated version, which has stripes that give it extra pizazz. Price on application, louispoulsen.com
‘JuicyJosef’ stool, Robert Stadler
Robert Stadler has released a collection that sees traditional fruit and veg chopped up and turned into fully functioning furniture and lighting pieces. Alongside this juicy watermelon stool, highlights include a coffee table with aubergine feet and a carrot floor lamp (pictured in the lead image). Approx £7,680, bitossihome.it
‘Wewe Lampshade’, Eva Sonaike
For a more subtle fruity addition to your home, you can’t go wrong with this handmade lampshade, which has a banana leaf pattern repeated all over a light blue background. It’s a quieter way to turn your living room into a calming, tropical sanctuary. £129, evasonaike.com
‘Palmito Watermelon Napkin Rings’, The Columbia Collective
Whether you’re planning the last summer barbeque (weep) or simply want to jazz up Saturday night’s dinner, The Columbia Collective’s napkin rings will do the trick. Made from woven Iraca Palm, the watermelon which adorns the rings looks good enough to eat. £45 for a set of four, thecolombiacollective.co.uk
‘Cabbage and Lobster Salad Bowl’, Bordallo Pinheiro
Eating your greens is a whole lot easier with Bordallo Pinheiro’s cabbage-inspired salad bowl. Riffing on the brand’s iconic cabbage serving plate, this piece of tableware has a cheeky lobster crawling up its side. £550, divertimenti.co.uk
‘Limone Vase’, Bloomingville
Bloomingville’s outlandish ‘Limone Vase’ is equal parts playful and charming. Thanks to the ceramic material, the citrusy yellow vase echoes the real texture of lemons – bumps and all. When filled with a colourful bunch, it’ll transform your space. £65, bode-living.com
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