5 Urban Chic Designs Inspired by the City
Housewares with slick, architectural design character
Explore a curated selection of architectural design housewares that seamlessly blend style and functionality. These unique pieces draw inspiration from urban landscapes, transforming everyday items into striking focal points for your home. From innovative lighting to creatively designed storage solutions, each product adds a touch of sophistication to any space.
EXPOSED BRICK
Shaped like a cinder block, WAC Lighting’s sconce is not just another brick in the wall. Available in powder-coated white or brushed-nickel finishes, the rugged fixture can be mounted upward or downward to cast a Dundas Square–like glow. $240, at Prima Lighting
DISH DUTY
Luca Nichetto’s Inception drying rack proves just as mind-bending as the sci-fi movie for which it’s named. Sold in pink, blue or grey, the silicone organizer recreates Manhattan in miniature. Prop dishes up against landmarks such as the Chrysler Building. $160, at Neat
METRO MOTIF
Berlin designer Jürgen Dahlmanns takes cues from another German visionary: Fritz Lang, the director of Metropolis. The pattern of this wool-and-silk Tibetan area rug recreates the shard-like towers from that film’s megacity. $12,950, at Weavers Art
DOWNTOWN CORE
Inspired by the foundations of the modern high-rises being built on every corner, Umbra Shift’s three-tiered side table is the perfect addition to a new condo owner’s bedroom. Available in grey or marine powder-coated steel, as well as a matching coffee table. $350, at Umbra Store
GARMENT DISTRICT
The simple frame of Porro’s Storage by Piero Lissoni recalls the orderly I-Beams that adorn Mies van der Rohe’s Toronto-Dominion Centre towers. Bay Streeters are sure to appreciate the varnished-aluminum closet system’s clever modules. Call for pricing, at Italinteriors
Originally published in our Spring 2016 issue as Urbane Chic.
