Natural attraction: Why metallics and earth tones have caught our eye this autumn

Natural elements and earthy hues are celebrated in all their glory in this week’s roundup of beautiful designs, ranging from architecture to homewares.

Bentwood Cafe 

It’s rare to see burgundy championed so extensively and exquisitely as in Ritz & Ghougassian’s redesign in Fitzroy. 

The dusty red of the exposed brick is perfectly offset by the leafy streetscape, visible through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.   

Having previously functioned as a Thonet showroom, the cafe pays homage by featuring some of the brand’s iconic chairs. 

Photo: Tom Blachford

Inheritance Collection  

Inheritance Collection Armchair by Stephen Kenn. Photo: Amy Bartlam

Los Angeles creative Stephen Kenn wants you to have perfect seat upholstery.

This range features glinting steel frames, holding feather down pillows and foam seat cushions upholstered with canvas, wool or leather.

Clients with a specific vision can choose the tailor-made option. 

Photo: Amy
Bartlam

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Invisible Cities candleholders 

Invisible Cities in gold from HAVA STUDIO. 

As Redfern’s Hava Studio approaches a decade of designing interiors, Patty Hava continues to keep the practice fresh, widening their scope to include furniture and accessories.

With marbled frames and golden crowns, these candleholders are captivating.

BASH Vessels Brass 

BASH Vessels in brass. 

There’s something to be said about objects with imperfections.

Each Bash vessel is hand-beaten, giving them unique wave-like ripples.

There’s no cookie-cutter conveyor belt – when you buy one of these bowls, you know yours is unique.