Autumn-winter 2023 design news | Part 2

It’s time for the second post in my mini series rounding up my favourite autumn-winter 2023 interiors collections (you can see the first here), and today I’m looking at two more brands whose latest offerings share certain similarities: Ferm Living and Tine K Home. Although interpreted in different ways, both have a focus on sculptural forms, organic shapes and natural materials, and both use the power of contrast to beautiful effect.

Let’s take a closer look…

Ferm Living

Named ‘Choreography of Contrasts’, Ferm Living’s collection embraces the dialogue between opposites: flowing, rounded shapes against strong Brutalist lines, raw textures alongside high-gloss surfaces, bold checks and stripes next to crinkled linen in soft neutral hues. It all makes for a sophisticated, poetic and at times unexpected juxtaposition.

There’s an array of new pieces, but a few in particular caught my eye. One is the ‘Buur’ lounge chair, which was designed in collaboration with Danish studio Says Who and has an air of 1930s glamour thanks to its curved shapes and wooden armrests. Another is the dark-stained oak ‘Unda’ sideboard, whose robust solidity is offset by playful rippled handles. And sticking with dark wood, I also love the look of the versatile ‘Edre’ desk, which incorporates handy shelving at both ends.

Other furniture launches that stand out for me include the ‘Burl’ side table, made from knotted FSC-certified burl wood, and the ‘Pillar’ pedestal, crafted from fibre-reinforced concrete with a grooved surface reminiscent of tiles. Both work brilliantly as nightstands, side tables and display plinths, and add an intriguing touch of texture and pattern.

Just as beautiful are the new lighting designs. Some, like the rattan ‘Dou’ and ‘Drape’ families, showcase irregular forms and natural materials; others, such as the cone-shaped ‘Ancora’ floor and wall lamps and the portable, glass-domed ‘Gry’ table lamp, have a hint of nostalgic elegance about them. My personal favourite is the ‘Kurbis’ pendant shade – an asymmetrical take on the classic rice-paper lantern, available in three different sizes that can be used on their own or clustered together.

There are also some gorgeous soft furnishings, including the ‘Alter’ rug, made up of long handwoven panels that are staggered for a striking look, and cushions embroidered with abstract, almost Picasso-like figures. I especially like the ‘Norte’ rug, which was inspired by rugged Nordic landscapes and combines a flat-woven base with fluffy deep-pile sections – it reminds me of tufts of grass around a lake, or rolling moorland dotted with patches of heather.

I have to mention the smaller accessories, too. Fans of the grooved ‘Ripple’ glassware range will be pleased to see it’s being extended to encompass a wine carafe; there’s also a timeless stemmed goblet series called ‘Host’ in clear, blush and moss-green glass, plus ‘Doodle’ tumblers and carafes with whimsical wavy patterns. New ceramics include the ‘Trace’ vase, which is adorned with a graceful hand-painted line, and the ‘Blend’ vases and ‘Ryu’ tableware, whose swirling surfaces are formed by folding or kneading together two different coloured clays. There’s also ‘Yara’, a family of pumice-stone candleholders and vases inspired by Cycladic figurines, and a delicate brass clam shell that opens up to reveal a hidden tealight within.

Tine K Home

Tine K Home’s new-season collection, entitled ‘Ever / More’, is softer and more understated than Ferm Living’s, but it still has contrasting shapes and textures at its core.

The Danish brand has long been known for its beautiful seating ranges, and the standout for me is the sophisticated ‘Modul’ series. As the name suggests, it’s made up of individual sofa and pouf modules that can be configured in numerous different ways, with wonderfully plump cushions and a choice between angular or rounded corner units.

The curves of the seating are offset by strong-lined pieces such as a range of cylindrical pedestals, available in several heights and usable as plinths, tables or stools, and the ‘Koru’ family of chairs, benches and tables. The latter is available in white- or black-stained FSC-certified oak and takes its cue from Japanese design, with simple yet striking silhouettes, visible joins and overhanging tops.

Just as sleek and adaptable is a series hewn from Travertine marble. There’s a coffee table, an array of storage and display boxes, and an ingenious modular cube that can be used on its own as a side table, combined to form a low bench or console, and turned either way so that the front is open or closed. It’s shown here with the existing ‘Soft’ sofas, whose loose linen covers and rounded arms are ideal for a casual and breezy look.

Organic forms feature strongly, too, and my eye was instantly drawn to the pond-shaped ‘Dune’ desk and wall lamps. They’re made from recycled aluminium, as are the ‘Feel’ coffee tables, whose asymmetric legs and varied sizes mean two or more can be clustered together for a tiered look. I was also very taken with the crinkled sides of the ‘Mist’ bowl – a beautiful display or centre piece – and the irregular shapes of the teak ‘Nusa’ serving boards.

The collection is finished off perfectly with rustic materials such as unglazed stoneware, clay, rattan and raw-edged linen, all of which add cosiness and tactility. I particularly like the look of the jute and wool ‘Wave’ rugs, whose undulating pattern was inspired by the wide horizons and wind-blown dunes of Denmark’s west coast. 

All photography courtesy of Ferm Living and Tine K Home