Oxblood is the colour of 2024: here are the ten best products in the hue
It’s hard to think of a shade that has enjoyed the same level of ubiquity as millennial pink since the sugary hue took hold in 2016 – but there’s a new contender in town. Oxblood was omnipresent at this year’s Milan design week, showing up on everything from Gucci’s shiny lacquer lamp (naming the hue ‘Ancora Rosso’, the brand’s creative director Sabato De Sarno liked it so much it has become the house’s new signature colour) to a table at B&B Italia, a console at Minotti, outdoor furniture at Kettal and much more...
‘Ithaque’ pillow, Hermès
This oxblood and cream-coloured cushion by Hermès’s in-house studio team is a stylish way to incorporate the colour in your soft furnishings. Made in Italy, the geometric ‘Ithaque’ pillow has a removable cover in jacquard-woven wool and cashmere, which is finished with a blanket stitch. £650, hermes.com
‘Groove’ carpet, Gal Gaon
This swirling rug by designer Gal Gaon is ideal not just for bringing warmth to a room, but also functions as a piece of art thanks to its curling lines. As its name suggests, the hand-tufted pattern is designed to capture the groovy feeling associated with the 1970s. Approx £16,510, nilufar.com
‘Como’ portable lamp, Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Available in six colours including this new reddish-brown, the portable ‘Como’ lamp by Danish design duo Space Copenhagen is crafted from aluminium and has a fashionable mushroom-shaped shade. £360, chaplins.co.uk
‘Logan’ console, Hannes Peer for Minotti
Hannes Peer designed this sturdy but sleek console, which is an embodiment of his signature confident style, as a timeless furnishing piece for the living room. Hanging in the balance between sculptural and utilitarian, it’s made from lacquered wood and marble. £18,180, minotti.com
‘Cylindrical Bordeaux’ ceramic vase, Fratelli Bevilacqua
E-commerce platform Artemest calls this shade ‘a rich Bordeaux tone’ however we think it is closer to oxblood, as the latter has more hints of brown. Regardless of what you call it, the ‘Cylindrical Bordeaux’ ceramic vase is great for showcasing fresh blooms and bringing a sculptural element to the table. £340, artemest.com
‘Mateo’ table, Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni
Vincent Van Duysen wanted his ‘Mateo’ table to be a tribute to Molteni&C’s longevity and its commitment to quality. ‘The construction of the central pedestal draws inspiration from the solidity of a company and its 90-year history — deeply anchored roots upon which the leap into the future rests,’ he explains. From £7,290, molteni.it
‘Adagio’ ceramic module in ‘Rosso’, Ronan Bouroullec for Mutina
Why just have traditional tiles line the walls when you can have these ceramic modules create arty installations instead? The best thing about them is that you can arrange them in creative groups to create myriad unique configurations. Approx £12 per module, mutina.it
‘Passage’ chair, Ronan Bouroullec for Kettal
Aptly named ‘Passage’, this chair is designed by Ronan Bouroullec to reflect movement and fluidity. If you’re short on outdoor space but still want to have stylish dining chairs for meals al fresco, it’s a great option as it is lightweight and easy to stack. Price on application, kettal.com
‘Parola’ lamp, FontanaArte for Gucci
The colour of the moment filtered into interiors from fashion when Gucci put it front and centre of its SS/24 show last year. The brand quickly transferred it onto five of its iconic homeware pieces for Milan Design Week, where it was spotted on everything from this lamp to a rug, sofa and vase. £1,240, gucci.com
‘Dudet’ armchair, Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
This armchair leans further into oxblood’s retro aesthetic as it’s shape is also reminiscent of chairs made in the 1970s. Created by design maverick Patricia Urquiola, it is characterised by curvaceous arms and tubular legs. From approx £3,065, cassina.com
