The materials that define a piece are never incidental. They influence how light is reflected, how a surface feels to the touch, and how an object ages over time. This week, we explore five designs where material takes center stage. From richly veined marble and hand-finished bronze to recycled composites and luminous blown glass, each piece demonstrates how thoughtful material choices can shape both character and experience. EROS OCCASIONAL TABLE Angelo Mangiarotti In Red Levanto marble, the Eros Occasional Table reveals the dramatic beauty of natural stone. Rich rosso tones are intersected by delicate veining, giving each tabletop a unique visual identity. Resting on Angelo Mangiarotti’s ingenious gravity-based construction, the substantial marble appears to float, allowing the material’s depth, weight, and quiet elegance to become the defining features of the design. See this piece on display in our NoMad showroom. GEM SUSPENSION LIGHT Giopato & Coombes Inspired by concepts in outer space, specifically stardust and lunar magnetism, the Gem suspension light transforms hand-blown glass into a luminous composition. Suspended individually or in dramatic clusters, Gem is a work of art and a functional lighting design. Available in multiple sizes, finishes and configurations. CONSCIOUS DINING CHAIR Børge Mogensen & Esben Klint The Conscious Dining Chair reimagines what a furniture material can be. Crafted from Matek®, Mater’s innovative composite combines recycled coffee shell waste with FSC®-certified wood fibers to create a remarkably durable surface with a naturally speckled texture. The result is a chair whose beauty comes not from imitation, but from honestly expressing the materials from which it is made, offering a thoughtful approach to circular design without compromising on craftsmanship or aesthetics. IGNA TABLE LAMP Eliott Bulle & Yann Louyassou The Igna Table Lamp from Entrelacs celebrates the warmth and permanence of cast bronze. Its textured surface catches and diffuses light with remarkable subtlety, revealing the depth and character that only a naturally finished metal can achieve. Rather than concealing the material, the design embraces its weight, patina, and tactile qualities, creating a sculptural object that feels equally compelling whether fully illuminated or at rest. HB BAR CART Horst Brüning Finished in deep black, the HB Bar Cart explores the quiet precision of powder-coated steel. Slender lines and carefully balanced proportions give the cart a remarkable sense of lightness while smooth rolling casters allow it to move effortlessly throughout a space. The result is a piece that celebrates the understated elegance of metal, where strength, utility, and refined craftsmanship exist in perfect balance. Also available in chromed steel.