A home can be made even more beautiful through the clever placement of objets d’art. Here are three places where you can find the perfect object to express your personal style, as well as an interesting conversation-starter for your next gathering
MB&F Lab
Established by independent watchmaker MB&F in 2011, with its flagship in the old town of Geneva, the MAD Gallery is a unique boutique that revolves around mechanical art. In collaboration with watch retailer The Hour Glass AGS , MB&F debuted the world’s first MB&F Lab in Singapore — where supposedly the largest number of MB&F collectors reside — in September 2022.
Together with MB&F’s own horological machines, this one-of-a-kind store situated in the iconic Raffles Hotel features kinetic art pieces from various creators around the world, offering watch enthusiasts and art lovers an opportunity to delve into the fantastical world that amalgamates horological innovation and artistic expression — something that the MAD Gallery pioneered, and also Maximilian Büsser, founder and creative director of MB&F, is ever so passionate about. At the heart of the boutique is a striking blue reflective lens that embodies MB&F’s penchant for pushing boundaries, as well as creating dialogues between art and engineering. Its pristine, gallery-like interiors serve as the perfect canvas for showcasing the avant-garde objects and artistic creations that the brand is synonymous with. Look no further if you are seeking something that will spark conversations, such as the Octopod and Balthazar clocks, co-created by MB&F and historical clockmaker L’Epée 1839, and recent creations from Ukraine-based studio laboratory Smith & Winken.
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The Balthazar clock, co-created by MB&F and historical Swiss clockmaker L’Epée 1839
W Atelier
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A renowned name in premium sanitary ware, W Atelier goes beyond by offering a curated selection of exquisite home decor. With a discerning eye for design and craftsmanship, it is a leading purveyor of artful accent pieces like lighting, chairs and tables, elevating homes with refined luxury and individual style. Discover iconic creations like the Panton and Heart Cone chairs by Vitra, the Egg chair and Kaiser idell lamp by Fritz Hansen, and the Demì Moon floor lamp by Stilnovo, among many others. Explore immersive showrooms dedicated to Vitra and Fritz Hansen, alongside a main showroom featuring meticulously curated furnishings and decor from over 12 globally renowned brands. For the discerning homeowner looking for a comprehensive approach to elevating your personal space — from bathrooms to other corners of the abode — with elegant and timeless creations, W Atelier is a great place to begin your journey, catering to every style preference.
Net-A-Porter
A major figure in luxury e-commerce, Net-A-Porter may not immediately spring to mind when one thinks about home accessories. Yet, having built a strong reputation in curating a wide range of high-end designer brands, Net-A-Porter also extends its expertise to all things beautiful and stylish for the home. Within its “Home & Gifts” section, discover handpicked treasures from historical Parisian silverware brand Christofle, ultra-chic Amsterdam-based design studio Róhe, and coveted creations from cult favourite jewellery-turned-homeware designer Anissa Kermiche, in addition to stylish homeware and lifestyle products from acclaimed fashion houses such as Loewe, Brunello Cucinelli and Anya Hindmarch. Leveraging the Net-A-Porter team’s impeccable sense of aesthetics and innate flair for design to great use, the selection of home objects on its e-boutique is tightly curated and does not disappoint, promising an array of visually-stunning objects that are both timelessly elegant and in trend with contemporary styles.
