Design Without Borders: A Holiday Celebration of Global Creativity

The day has come. ADORNO’s holiday sale is officially on. This year, as the season unfolds around the world, Design Without Borders begins with a sense of connection and shared creativity. We are honored to work with designers and studios whose pieces travel far, speak across cultures, and carry the care of the hands that made them.

Each design enters the collection with intention, created in one part of the world and ready to find a home in another. This holiday selection reflects our commitment to functional art, ADORNO’s signature approach that lives between sculpture and utility. These pieces support daily life with purpose while offering the emotional depth of artistic expression. They bring beauty to familiar routines and turn simple moments into something more thoughtful.

We are pleased to offer free shipping on select pieces in this collection, along with designs available at up to fifty percent off. Our aim is simple: make global design easier to bring home. This sale grew out of a spirit of generosity and collaboration, and we hope that energy reaches you as you explore the offering.

Below is a brief look at some of the standout pieces chosen with care for Design Without Borders. Each one arrives with its own story and sense of place, ready to begin a new chapter wherever it lands – shipped for free. From all of us at ADORNO, we wish you very happy holidays. May the season bring connection, warmth, and thoughtful design into homes all over the world, wherever they may be.

Contemporary Vanity Chair V2 by Six Dots Design, United Kingdom

The Contemporary Vanity Chair by Six Dots Design brings a sharp, future-minded sensibility to the holiday selection. Cut from raw aluminum, the piece shows the precision of contemporary laser technology and reflects an interest in furniture that speaks to fluid identity and modern life. It is a strong example of functional art, built from a material that can be reused and recycled with ease, making it a thoughtful choice for homes looking toward the future.

Freya Bar Cart by Diego Olivero, United States

MESO Bar Cart pairs polished stainless steel with a smooth marble top for a clean, modern profile. You get a cart that works for serving and also stands as a sculptural accent in your living or entertaining space. The simple lines and solid materials create a sleek, refined presence that suits both daily use and holiday gatherings.

Fos Hill – Volcanic Stone & Wood Side Table by Daniel Orozco Estudio, Mexico

FOS Hill Side Table pairs volcanic stone from Jalisco with three hand-turned Jabin wood totems. You see the raw surface of the stone meet the warm texture of the wood in a clean, balanced composition. The piece adds quiet strength and natural character to your room.

Noosphere Smart Gradient Wall Lamp by Catrinel Sabaciag, Romania

Noosphere by Catrinel Sabaciag creates the illusion of a floating sphere through holographic technology and color-shifting filters. The light changes as you move, offering a calm, immersive glow that feels both futuristic and reflective. With full RGB control through app or voice assistant, it adapts to your mood with ease.

Disguise Series 00 – Chair 01 Off White by ESTO, Spain

Disguise Series 00 by ESTO features tubular steel forms covered in hand-sewn, spiky textiles that shift their familiar shapes into creature-like silhouettes. The repeated pointed elements echo natural morphogenesis, giving each piece an organic presence. Every work is handmade and carries its own distinct character.

Persona Mirror Sculpture – Bluesilver by MILA ZILA, Czech Republic

Persona by Mila Zila reimagines hand-blown glass for a new era, treating the material as both ancient and forward-looking. Each piece honors Bohemian glassmaking while asking contemporary questions about identity and the role objects play in daily life. The result is functional art shaped by elemental forces and the presence of the maker’s hand.

Domino Stainless Steel Side Table by Ford Bostwick Studio, United States

The Domino Side Table by Ford Bostwick Studio distills architectural minimalism into a sculptural form inspired by Le Corbusier’s Dom Ino House. Stainless steel plates appear to hover, shifting between reflection and disappearance as you move around the piece. It brings a quiet sense of balance and structure, offering functional art with a strong architectural presence.

Maze Lamp Floorstander by Stijn van Aardenne, Netherlands

The Maze Lamp by Stijn van Aardenne stands nearly one meter tall and offers a dimmable glow that brings warmth to a room. Each piece begins with a unique pattern, printed on a rotating axis using an industrial 3D printer and recycled plastic from shredded refrigerators. The result is functional art with a playful sense of scale and movement.

Dessert Shaggy – Steel Chair With Handmade Fabric by SALAK Studio, Poland

DESSERT 2.0 by SALAK Studio brings a refined update to their bestselling seat, made with hand-crafted fabric that takes more than thirty hours to produce for each chair. The piece shows a minimalist, sculptural clarity, letting its materials and structure speak without distraction. It offers a quiet elegance that suits both contemporary and classic settings.

Pendulū – Neo-industrial Ceramic Lamp by Catalin Filip, United Kingdom

Pendulū by Catalin Filip is a sculptural ceramic lamp that plays with balance through soft, shifting forms. Each piece is handmade and produced in a limited series, giving it a distinct character shaped by the artist’s touch. Its gentle movement and organic lines bring a sense of intimacy and natural rhythm to the room.

Knot – Red Oak Low Stool / Side Table by Luis Gimeno Design

This stool by Luis Gimeno Design is crafted from solid red oak and built from a single geometric shape repeated in a precise rhythm. The interlocking structure balances simplicity with technical detail, turning the piece into a quiet study of form and negative space. It brings a clear architectural presence to the room.

Terrae N°1 – Handwoven Wall Art by Susanna Costantini, Italy

The TERRAE tapestry by Susanna Costantini draws on early lunar maps to create an imagined landscape woven through rich texture and quiet detail. Made on a traditional loom from cotton, linen, silk, and wool, the piece offers a contemporary, minimal presence with a strong visual pulse. It invites the viewer to look closely and find their own interpretation within its abstract terrain.

Jolgorio Bench by Joyful Objects, Yes!, Mexico

The Jolgorio Bench brings the playful curves of Joyful Objects to life through a metal frame woven with chuspata fiber and finished with lacquered wooden spheres. Its lively silhouette adds character without losing its functional grounding. Custom sphere colors are available on request.

Mirror – Astra 30 by Clemence Birot, France

The Astra Table Mirror pairs a hand-blown glass base with a cut cork sphere and a round beveled mirror, forming a small sculptural object with practical ease. The cork sphere allows the mirror to tilt, while the glass base can hold small pieces like jewelry. It brings a quiet, thoughtful presence to a desk or nightstand.

Tecolli – Oak Finish Side Table by LØRDAG & SØNDAG, Mexico

This version of the Tecolli Table by Lørdag and Søndag is crafted in natural oak by master maker César Zamorano of Torno Tonalá in Jalisco. The piece shows a clean, grounded silhouette that highlights the warmth and character of the wood. It brings a quiet balance of craftsmanship and contemporary design to the home.

Mushroom – Stainless Steel Floor Lamp by Nitush and Aroosh, India

The Mushroom Floor Lamp by Nitush and Aroosh pairs a conical stainless steel body with a flared shade, giving it a strong sculptural profile. Its hammered, matte surface shifts in tone as light moves across it, adding depth and texture to the room. The lamp offers a soft, ambient glow that highlights the material’s tactile character.

Citadel Large Lantern Light Sculpture by Ultramar Studio, United Kingdom

Citadel Large Lantern Light Sculpture brings mythic architecture into contemporary lighting. Its tiered form and lattice surfaces cast shifting patterns that echo celestial towers from Chinese folklore. The piece stands as a sculptural light presence, steady and atmospheric.

Stack 051 – Raw Aluminium by studio MOTO, Belgium

Stack by studio MOTO is a modular system of aluminium components that fit together without screws, creating shelves, cabinets, totems, and tables. The design is minimalist, durable, and easy to reconfigure, offering many layouts for both home and work spaces. It brings a playful clarity to modular furniture while keeping the form clean and flexible.

Bubble-Light (6th edition) in Aurora/ Coral Pink by Balzer Balzer Studio, Germany

The Bubble Light by Balzer Balzer pairs hand-shaped glass with a stainless steel cage, creating a moment of tension between structure and movement. Inspired by industrial bunker lights, the cage becomes part of the making process, revealing the glass’s transformation. Each edition, including this smoke blue version, is crafted in Berlin and marked with its own number and signature.

Scape Wall Light by Stem, India

Scape recalls a landscape seen from above, with hand-sculpted ridges that resemble shifting terrain shaped by time. Light moves softly across the surface, highlighting its contours and giving the piece a warm, atmospheric presence. Made in small batches by skilled artisans, each sconce carries subtle variations that mark it as a singular, handcrafted object.

Cork X | Table 01 – Cork / Metal Side Table by Robert Megel, Germany

CX-TA-01 by Robert Megel is a sculptural side table that pairs grooved cork with satin-finished aluminum in a clean, minimal structure. The baked Portuguese cork brings warmth and durability, while the slim metal elements add precision and visual lightness. The contrast between soft and rigid materials creates a functional piece with clear tactile presence.

Ombrellina – Cylindrical Ceramic Table Lamp by mattina moderna, France

“Ombrellina” is a hand-crafted ceramic table lamp made in Mafra, Portugal, shaped and painted with precise, traditional skill. Designed by Mattina Moderna, a mother-daughter studio founded in 2020, the piece reflects their slow-design approach, where each object begins as a 3D model and is then made to order in a limited series. The result is a refined, contemporary work grounded in thoughtful making.

Ball Foot Sculptural Chair, Vegan Cactus Leather by Panorammma Atelier, Mexico

The Ball-Foot Chair uses cactus leather, a vegan material made from natural cacti fibers, to create a soft, tactile seat set above its signature spherical feet. Its form feels pulled from an imagined future, carrying a quiet, nostalgic pull toward once-promised utopias. The result is a playful yet thoughtful piece that blends character with conceptual depth.

Cut Out Mirror, Cherry And Sapele Wood by Josh Page Studio, United Kingdom

The Cut Out Mirror is designed to bring a small moment of joy each time you pass by. Made from locally felled cherry and sapele offcuts, each piece carries its own natural character and subtle variation. Handcrafted and available in multiple sizes, the mirror celebrates organic material and the charm of one-of-a-kind design.

S X 1 – Bio Polymer Table Lamp by diploria lighting, Germany

This lamp by Diploria Lighting draws from the patterned growth of brain coral, using reaction diffusion textures that echo natural formation. The warm white biopolymer shade is biodegradable and separates from the base through a magnetic connection for simple handling and cleaning. The piece delivers strong visual depth while keeping a calm, organic presence.

Sedia Tonda by Edoardo Lietti Studio, Italy

This mid-century modern piece by Edoardo Lietti uses a precise system of squares and circles that slot together with purpose, creating a form where every element supports the structure. Stained birch plywood gives the surface a deep, natural tone, while the modular joinery allows easy disassembly and flexibility. Each piece is self made in the studio, giving every object a distinct presence.

Favorite Vase by Studio Formbart, Sweden

This small, sculptural vase by Studio Formbart is shaped to hold one flower with intention, using a compact bowl that carries only the water needed. Made in Sweden from lead free tin, each piece is formed through soldering, casting, or free shaping, giving the surface a raw and organic character. Sarah E. Haukka focuses on bold shapes, subtle details, and the appeal of imperfection, creating a vase meant to be kept and used for years.

Trn / Model D1 Ceramic Pendant Light by Pani Jurek STUDIO, Poland

The D1 lighting fixture from the TRN collection features clean, calligraphic forms inspired by Jan Tarasin’s paintings. Each ceramic element is hand glazed, giving the piece a distinct surface and presence, then finished with brass details. Awarded the Mazda Design Award in 2021, the TRN series reflects Magda Jurek’s interest in sculptural lighting that feels playful, symbolic, and refined.

Bubble Pitcher by Sticky Glass, United States

The Bubble collection turns glass into a playful, functional experiment. Each cup and pitcher features an inflated chamber that lets liquid flow in and out, doubling as a sculptural handle. Designed for wine, water, cocktails, flowers, or anything you want to serve, these pieces bring a light, inventive touch to the table.

Pillow Tray Raw – Concrete Design Tray by julius.works, Germany

The Pillow Tray is a sculptural concrete tray hand cast in Berlin. Its sunken, cushion like form plays with expectation, offering a soft but brutalist silhouette rendered in solid material. The contrast between appearance and reality creates a quiet tension that draws the eye.

Théros 0.2 Table Lamp by Studio Aristotelis Barakos

Théros 0.2 is the smallest piece in the series and has a warm, playful presence. Its opaque glass head rests on a base of white Volakas marble, giving each table lamp a natural variation. A handwoven straw shade tilts in different directions, shaping a gentle, sunlit glow, perfect for a nightstand.

The Practice Chair by Clovis Atelier, Netherlands

The Practice Chair by Studio Fabius Colvis reflects a design approach built on curiosity and steady refinement. Each piece shows the studio’s focus on making as an active process, where experimentation shapes both form and intent. The chair stands as functional work and as a clear expression of ongoing creative growth.

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