Zara Home’s third collection in collaboration with Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen has been released, described as one that transcends styles, cultures and eras, and “that embod[ies] a universal humanity”.
Following the first two releases that primarily focused on living and dining spaces, this Zara Home+ collection expands on those themes with the addition of desirable pieces for indoors and out that blend aesthetic appeal with functionality.
The collection features decorative objects crafted from wood and solid brass, solid wood furniture as well as soft furnishings, the central piece from the latter being a striped kilim carpet in beige and dark brown that’s a revisitation of one Van Duysen has at his home in Antwerp.
“It has a beautiful texture and pile that makes it a pleasure to step on with bare feet and a softness that brings added dimension to any room,” he shares.
The furniture range includes a daybed made with a solid oak frame and linen cushions, a freestanding low chair that combines a utilitarian and functional design with an elegant character, a wooden chaise longue with a streamlined silhouette “that moves effortlessly between indoor and outdoor settings”, and a library system designed to accompany a sofa and provide storage through its solid wood structure with built-in metal containers.
Among the range of decorative objects is a vessel made of solid brass – a sculptural object that develops a natural patina over time – and a functional side table produced with cement that brings a dynamic element to a space with its play on gravity versus lightness.
“My favourite materials, such as stone, wood, concrete, linen and brass, all express their individual character and have an innate ability to withstand the test of time,” the designer said, adding that multiple pieces from the collection are capable of serving different functions wherever they’re used.
“I find that simple pieces often become the most indispensable. A stool, for example, may be used as seating, but it can also serve as a side table, even a centerpiece. This transversality creates a very dynamic, effortless space that facilitates all aspects of living.”
Photography: François Halard / Zara Home
