ON THE CACTUS

By Benjamen Judd

Novelty is one those things that helps us get through the day. It really does. It could be YouTube, it could be Tumblr, or it could be a ball in a cup. It doesn’t matter. We also get really excited when novelty meets furniture. Shit just seems to get more real for us when this happens. The Canapé Cactus sofa balls designed by all-round creative, Maurizio Galante ticks all those boxes.

The born-in-Italy-now-Paris-based couturier and interior designer showcased his first ready-to-wear fashion collection in Milan way 1987. Inspired by nature and emotion, Maurizio’s designs are known for their eclectic creations with his signature style – the repetition of simple elements. In fact, you may very well recognise his name as one of the few haute couture designers still operating today and their particularly architectural tone – an obvious influence since prior to turning his hand to fashion, Galante was actually a trained architect.

The Canapé Cactus sofa is a series of modular balls (in reality, they’re just big poufs) with a cactus print material. The balls/poufs form a huge cluster that feels like you’re sitting on a bunch of pillows…and what’s not to like about that. There are also a series of ottomans available in the same print, so you can basically fill your house with soft pricks…

For more information on Maurizio Galante and take a look at his truly astounding haute couture collections, as well his other industrial design projects, head to his website here.