Discover Animism in Design, Furniture & Decor | ADORNO DESIGN

ADORNO invites you to ponder: what if furniture could speak? We talk about pieces as if they’re alive as if they’re people – the sofa goes well with the rug, the lamp has a lot of character, and so on – yet rarely do we entertain the notion that they might truly possess life. While such musings may seem reminiscent of childish fables, throughout nearly all of human history, the animist perspective – that everything, from rocks to rivers, is alive – was the only perspective. Now, the realm of science is steadily expanding the definition of life, challenging our ability to delineate between what is sentient and what is not, beings and things, subjects and objects. Organized as a banquet of design, this exhibition features eight chairs seated around a dinner table set with curated treasures, ranging from crafted cutlery to hand-blown glasses. Throughout the room pieces are breathing with life; sassy vases are wearing jewelry, thoughtful mirrors redirect, humble tapestries hang, lamps are singing silently, and cabinets are dancing, all engaging in a profound dialogue stretching beyond materials, colors, and culture. Animism invites visitors to engage with these pieces as fellow guests at a gathering. Engage them in conversation, learn their preferences, and befriend them. The exhibition hints at a path toward a sustainable future rooted in the wisdom of the past. By dissolving boundaries between the animate and inanimate we redefine our relationship to the material world. We envision a future where objects aren’t just commodities to acquire and dispose of but beings that we can know, befriend, and even fall in love with. Animism is an invitation to experience the world with wonder and reverence and to care for the objects that share our lives as if they were our kin.

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RyŌan-ji – Black and White Wool Rug/Wallhanging
€1.772
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Chastity – Metal Grid and Blown Glass Wall Sconce
~~€1.946~~ €1.752
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Dark Mode — Dimensional Dive | Jacquard Woven Tapestry
€5.850
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Dromos – Medium Illuminated Wall Lamp
~~€1.700~~ €1.530
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Organic Modern Sconce Polished Finish White Blown Glass Globe Natural Horsehair Tassel
~~€1.241~~ €1.117
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Feel Ambiguity – Textured Stool No. 3
€403 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Barklamp
~~€2.000~~ €1.800
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Stack 175 – Raw Aluminium Shelf
€4.906
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TRN Lamp F3
~~€1.405~~ €1.264 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Mingling Lamp
~~€6.867 - €7.331~~ €6.181 - €6.598 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Burned Wood Flexible Natural Linen Shade
~~€1.985~~ €1.787
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Feel Ambiguity – Textured Stool No. 1
€403 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Clams Season Table Lamp
~~€2.200~~ €1.980
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EM204 Sculptural Walnut Dining Table
~~€16.190~~ €11.333
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Armilla03 Wall Lamp
~~€1.300~~ €1.170
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Foot Stool
€732 - €976 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Trn Lamp F1
~~€1.405~~ €1.264 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Vice-Versa Aluminum Shelves
€293 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Organic Modern Sconce Vintage Finish Porcelain Handmade Globes Horsehair Tassel
~~€1.241~~ €1.117
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Aria Ceiling Light
~~€3.080~~ €2.772
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Two Circles – Stainless Steel Floor Lamp No. 1
~~€890~~ €801
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Pola Composition No 10
€8.130
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Organic Modern Sconce Polished Finish Handmade Porcelain Globe Horsehair Tassel
~~€1.241~~ €1.117
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Galileo 2.3 Floor Lamp
~~€1.020~~ €918
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Volcano Table Lamp
~~€3.290~~ €2.961
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Talar 03 – Murano Glass Table Lamp
~~€1.300~~ €1.170
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Talar Floor Lamp
~~€4.400~~ €3.960
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Crumble De Verre – Long Recycled Murano Glass Mirror
€5.100
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Feel Ambiguity – Textured Stool No. 2
€403
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Porto Sofa Set 1
€6.750
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Ticka – Fungi Wall Shelf
€250 - €450 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Organic Modern Sconce Vintage Finish Blown Glass Globe Natural Horsehair Tassel
~~€1.241~~ €1.117
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Motion Commode No 2
€3.750
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Reminiscence Mirror
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Crumble De Verre – Recycled Murano Glass Mirror
€4.500 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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TRN Lamp F2
~~€1.405~~ €1.264 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Crumble De Verre – Round Recycled Murano Glass Mirror
€3.400
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Light Mode 3 — Dynamic Peace | Jacquard Woven Tapestry
~~€5.850~~ €5.265
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Motion Commode No. 1 – Wavy Steel Credenza
€2.627
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Accent Chair
€2.846 - €3.008 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Chair T-003
€3.900
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N1 Chair
€1.990
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Sedia 1 – Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Chair
€5.500
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Coi01 – Sculptural Resin Walnut Chair
€7.100 - €7.600 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Sol – Stainless Steel and Wicker Chair
€1.552
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Rounded Edges Aluminum Chair
€1.273 This Piece has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the Piece page
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Spore – Mycelium Stool
€2.214
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Stainless Steel And Stone Low Table No1