NOON by Nobodinoz: quiet architecture in wood

27 February 2026

Debuting in January 2026 during Maison&Objet in Paris, NOON by Nobodinoz explores the relationship between structure, proportion, and material through a compact and versatile system. In this interview, Murielle and Roman Bressan—founders, CEOs and Art Directors of Nobodinoz—reflect on the conceptual and material foundations of the new collection, articulating a vision grounded in balance, clarity, and endurance.

The stool–side table and the bookshelves articulate a dialogue between compact volumes and defined geometry. Ash wood lies at the heart of the collection. Each piece reveals the natural movement of the grain, allowing light to interact with volumes, edges, and surfaces throughout the day. Colour is used with restraint—never decorative, but structural—reinforcing form and depth rather than competing with them.

The Noon collection celebrates what supports, structures, and endures. How did this idea guide the overall design approach?

Now everything feels so fast, so digital, and sometimes even a bit disconnected. We felt the need to slow down and focus on what truly matters to us. That means care, honesty, and staying faithful to the values we believe in.
With NOON, the idea of supporting, structuring, and enduring came very intuitively—maybe even unconsciously. We wanted to design something that feels grounding, something that stands quietly but confidently in a space. It reflects our desire to create pieces that last, not only in terms of durability, but emotionally too.
In a way, NOON is our response to the world around us: a collection that feels steady, sincere, and deeply human.

Both the bookshelf and the stool side table have a strong sculptural presence. How did you work on form to balance solidity with visual lightness?

I usually start with an intuition, a form I’m drawn to almost instinctively. Then we work internally with our design team to explore different directions and possibilities. For NOON, it was this mirrored round shape that felt soft and embracing from the beginning. At the same time, we paired it with very squared, structured shelves. That tension between softness and strict geometry is what gives the pieces their strength.
I think the contrast is essential. The curved, mirrored form brings fluidity and a certain gentleness, while the squared elements create stability and clarity. Together, they balance each other. The pieces feel solid and grounded, but not heavy.
We were very careful to keep everything minimal, to remove anything unnecessary, so that even with a strong sculptural presence, they still feel light and calm within a space. In this case, it was really about finding harmony between opposites.

Wood plays a central role in Noon. What was your intention in highlighting its depth, texture, and craftsmanship?

For the NOON collection, we chose ash wood because we love the character of its grain—the natural drawing of the wood, the way the lines move and create subtle patterns. It brings a quiet depth and personality to each piece.
Wood has always been at the heart of our furniture collections. It’s a material we know deeply and feel very connected to. We have worked for many years with a production team that has real expertise in solid wood, and that relationship, built on trust and craftsmanship, allows us to push the material in meaningful ways.
We love wood for its warmth and texture. It’s alive, in a way. With NOON, we really wanted to highlight that depth. There is a true dialogue between the material and the light. As we mentioned before, we sculpt the wood carefully so it can interact with light and shadow. The curves, the volumes, the edges—they are all designed to catch the light differently throughout the day.
This play of light gives each piece a unique presence. Even though the forms are minimal, the material brings richness. It’s never flat or static—it changes, it breathes. And that’s what makes each piece feel singular and simple at the same time.

Noon is described as timeless and made to last. What does durability mean for you in contemporary furniture design?

For us, durability goes far beyond resistance or technical performance. Of course, quality matters, but durability is also emotional and aesthetic. High-quality wood ages beautifully. It gains character and patina over time. Instead of deteriorating, it becomes even more beautiful.
Timelessness also comes from form. We work a lot on proportions and simplicity so the design doesn’t belong to a specific trend or moment. The shapes are essential and balanced, and the colors are soft and natural, chosen so the pieces can live in many different interiors, from very contemporary spaces to more classic ones.
Adaptability is also part of durability. The shelf can adjust to different heights, the stool can become a side table; the pieces can evolve and serve different purposes over time. We always think about our furniture this way: it should move and adapt with you, not limit you.
We also believe in furniture that can be passed down through generations. We love the idea that a piece can grow with you and remain in the family for many years. Pieces that stay relevant, that carry memories, and that continue to have a place in new homes. For us, that’s what true durability means.

With NOON, Nobodinoz advances toward a more architectural and transversal design language.

The collection proposes objects conceived not only to endure physically, but to age with dignity and remain relevant over time—quiet elements that structure domestic space with balance, adaptability, and a lasting emotional resonance.

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