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10 homeware buys for a surrealist interior
Make like Dalí and Magritte with designs that bend perception and bring the unexpected into your home
We live in an increasingly surreal world, so it seems only fitting that Surrealism (the art movement that turned 100 last year) is having a growing impact on interiors. Are you ready to get strange? These design items will bring a touch of the surreal to your home…
‘Tema e Variazioni n 18-297’ cushion, Fornasetti
The face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri has been reimagined by Piero Fornasetti in many intriguing ways for his brand‘s designs, but this Outer Limits, timewarp-style design feels like an especially surreal take on her likeness. £220, fornasetti.com
‘No Limit’ vase, Roche Bobois
This surreal design by glass artist Vanessa Mitrani features porcelain fish that break through the bowl to burst into your home. It’s a breaking of the fabric of reality that will make people take a second look. The ideal table centrepiece. £670, roche-bobois.com
‘Leda’ chair, Studiotwentyseven
Produced by BD Barcelona Art Editions, this chair is a true masterpiece by a king of the surrealist movement inspired by Salvador Dalí’s painting Woman with a Head of Roses (1935). This black version is a limited edition. Price on application, studiotwentyseven.com
‘Bocca’ miniature sofa, Vitra
The lips-shaped sofa by Studio 65 is a classic reminiscent of Dali’s Mae West Lips design. This miniature version may not be built for lounging, but is a way to own an icon for your bookshelf. £275, vitra.com
‘LumoTime’ wall clock, Baskoraa
Melting clocks are one of the most recognisable signatures of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and now you can bring one home. Crafted from ceramic and finished with chrome, it’s a modern nod to the artistic movement. £251, baskoraa.com
‘The Red Hand’ sculpture, Bonaveri Décor
The original Red Hand by Schläppi stands at 4.7 metres tall in the gardens of the Bonaveri factory. This version of the scupture, however has been re-scaled for the home and can we seen here presented on the brand’s ‘Chimney’ podium. Approx £960, bonaveridecor.com
‘Thaw’ recycled wine glass, Completedworks
This studio has a conceptual approach to its use of glass, with this design appearing to melt into the table. It’s made from 100% recycled glass, salvaged from broken windows and bottles. £185, completedworks.com
‘Bic Lamp’, Seletti
Playing with scale is a big part of the surrealist art style, and this design by Seletti does just that. It’s a 12:1 scale reimagining of the iconic Bic biro as a lamp. The first drop of this soon-to-be-iconic design sold out, but you can put your name on the waiting list now. Approx £260, seletti.it
‘Anima’ coffee table, Studiotwentyseven
Designed by Lara Bohinc, this carved wooden coffee table is inspired by her own slightly abstract dreams of nature. Made with a combination of 5D laser cutting and hand-chiselling, it is a unique piece that feels subtly surreal. £11,400, studiotwentyseven.com
Marble and onyx chess set, Atelier 278
Chess pieces are another trope of the surrealist movement. Display the pieces as art objects, but also get stuck ito the game. This marble and onyx set will inspire you to become the Grandmaster of your own home. £280, atelier278.com
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