11 animal print products to give your home a touch of the wild
In the fashion world, leopard print is now widely accepted as a neutral, but when it comes to interiors, there’s space for a whole stylish menagerie featuring other members of the big-cat family – see the fierce tiger stripes on Gubi’s ‘Pacha’ lounge chair, upholstered in Dedar fabric, and Nordic Knots’s line of feline-inspired rugs by Tase Gallery and Jessie Andrews – as well as zebras, snakes... even crocodiles.
‘Kendall’ dinner plate, Ralph Lauren Home
Treat guests to dinner on zebra print porcelain plates courtesy of Ralph Lauren Home and let the wild times roll. For extra host points, complete the set with the brand’s salad plate. £55, ralphlauren.co.uk
‘Tigris’ rug, Jessie Andrews for Tase Gallery/ Nordic Knots
Much like a striking artwork, a rug can alter the entire look of a room in one fell swoop. Jessie Andrews’s golden hued option goes one step beyond and is designed to stop you in your tracks with its unique blend of tiger and zebra elements. From £1,495, nordicknots.com
‘Iside’ lamp, Dolce & Gabbana
An edit of the best animal patterned pieces would not be complete without Dolce & Gabbana, and for good reason. The Italian fashion house has become synonymous with leopard print and it appears across both its clothing lines and homeware offering. For an immediate hit of zebra, try the new ‘Iside’ floorlight. Approx £7,285, dolcegabbana.com
‘Stool 530’ footstool, Svensktt Tenn
Just by looking at it, you wouldn’t think that this footstool was originally designed by Josef Frank back in 1935 as it feels sincerely contemporary. It can be upholstered in a wide selection of fabrics but we think Edmont Petit’s leopard patterned fabric is a cut above the rest. Approx £1,770, svenskttenn.com
‘Croc’ wallcovering, Arte
Appropriately named ‘Croc’, this woven wallcovering takes design notes from crocodile skin. Crafted from jacquard, it is equally tactile as it is visually stunning. £85 per m, arte-international.com
‘Melanie’ vase, Where Saints Go
This handmade glass vase has a dappled tortoiseshell effect that is both warming and intriguing. Team with an autumnal bouquet for a moody look. £49, wheresaintsgo.co.uk
‘The Tiger’s Touch Pacha’ chair, Gubi
Gubi’s ‘Pacha’ chair caused quite a stir when it was unveiled at an exhibition just last year in Dedar’s fabric, ‘This is the Tiger Speaking’. The piece was accompanied by two other iconic seats in an exhibition titled ‘Tactile Encounters’, alongside two other iconic seats in the brand’s exquisite animal print jacquards. Price on application, gubi.com
‘Wassily’ chair, Knoll
It’s the modernist classic ‘Wassily’ chair but not as you know it. Knoll has updated the straps on this Marcel Breuer-designed icon with a new cow-printed hide, while the legs and frame are matte ‘Onyx’. Approx £2,735, knoll.com
‘Zambia’ cushion, Missoni
Inspired by the pattern found on Zebra’s coats, the ‘Zambia’ cushion has tone-on-tone piping and is made from 100 per cent cotton. Choose from either zingy green or this sultry brown. £320, missoni.com
‘Feline Fine’ napkins, Atelier Raff
A delicate embroidered trim gives these ‘Feline Fine’ napkins added design credentials. Atelier Raff has also released matching leopard print cushions, making it even easier for you to create coordinated accent points throughout your home, £28 for two, atelierraff.co.uk
Leopard’ candleholder, Anna + Nina
Sculpted from ceramic and hand-painted by artisans in Portugal, the ‘Leopard’ candleholder is a neat way to incorporate the animal print trend. We’d recommend using the pair to bring life to a table setting. Approx £45, rocketstgeorge.co.uk
