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Iconic furnishings and discreet lighting furnish an ideal contemporary chalet in which to indulge in a contemplative break in the mountains
The chalet is an ancient type of housing with structural characteristics linked to the area in which it is located. The low ceilings and the cozy rooms to conserve heat, the use of local materials such as wood and stone, the consistent fabrics to welcome and heat. It is a tradition that has evolved in recent decades, taking on contemporary aesthetic characteristics but retaining the recurring themes that make it recognizable and special. Because mountain architecture is one of the reasons why you choose to go on a holiday in the snow: you are looking for those suggestions, evocative of relaxation, intimacy and contemplation of nature. Wood is the reassuring presence that recurs in interiors both as a structural element and as a material of choice for furnishings. All the stylistic choices start from it and in particular those relating to the light that must be gently diffused and in harmony with the relaxed atmosphere of the place.
Allaperto Mountain Tartan by Ethimo
The Allaperto Mountain collection (on the cover) designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Ethimo is a tribute to modernist aesthetics combined with the pursuit of comfort and technical performance. Sofa and armchairs have a metal structure covered in teak and technical fabric, in the tartan pattern that brings a touch of lively color both inside and outside of an elegant mountain home.
The Spanish armchair is an iconic element that enriches and makes the mountain living room even more comfortable. Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen it is a sublime example of Danish modernism with its solid oak frame and leather seat. Over time the leather expands but the connecting straps can be tightened to restore the seat to ideal tension. The name Spanish reveals the designer’s curiosity towards the design of other countries and in particular of the recurring technique in Spain at that time, of building chairs in leather and wood.
45 Chair by House of Finn Juhl
We find the use of leather in the 45 seat of House of Finn Juhl, another example of the perfect combination of Danish style and mountain interiors. It was presented in 1945 and significantly influenced Danish aesthetics: its organic and essential shape, linear but consistent, supports the padded component, which is also extremely measured and particular.
Not only fabric and leather, wood can also be harmoniously combined with a fresher and lighter material, such as paper rope, chosen in 1945 by Hans Wegner for his CH25. The designer was the first to use this material in furniture and his experimentation was extremely successful. The result is a versatile seat that in a mountain context can also be dressed in a soft plaid or a sheepskin stole.
Butterfly Chair Iceland Mariposa by Cuero
Sheepskin is a recurring trend of recent years and there is no more suitable place to decline it than a refined luxury chalet. The Butterfly seat by Cuero, available in multiple finishes, is perfect in this extremely rare and very warm gray finish.
The right combination of light and armchair makes the interior of the ideal chalet impeccable and welcoming. Gubi, for example, lends itself perfectly to this purpose with the generous Pacha armchair and the Stemlight light, in a table or floor version. Both offer comfort in a contemporary and elegant way.
In terms of light, the Maine suspended lamp by Estiluz is also interesting, minimal and decorative at the same time, it comes in multiple finishes including white, which perfectly matches the wood and style of a contemporary chalet.
