Minimaluxury Designs from Miist
Miisty-Eyed in Milan
Miist is a new furniture brand founded by designer Alex Baser, who creates the designs in Milan with manufacturing in Turkey. The collection features sleek, minimalist lines with a dash of design flair, imbuing the products with a sense of refinement and warmth. Some of the products, such as the Naive console and the Otto table, have a strong sculptural presence and would no doubt light up the rooms they are placed in. The generous use of luxurious materials such as marble and brass adds further to their appeal. Aficionados of minimalist designs will no doubt be misty-eyed with desire.
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Product Inspiration
Go for minimalist designs with a dash of sculptural flair with the Element table from Desalto, the Jamaica stool from BD Barcelona Design and the Tailor sofa from Menu.
Minimalist lighting can look spectacular. Try the Cellight Octa from Frederik Roije, the Olvidada chandelier from BD Barcelona Design and the Core table lamp from New Works.
For accessories with a luxurious touch look try the Florida bowl from Ghidini 1961, the Monuments magazine holder from Menu and the Spire metal wall hook from Finell.
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