Anima Collection

This April, designer Lara Bohinc presents Anima, a sculptural collection of limited edition pieces debuting at Alcova at Villa Bagatti Valsecchi during Milan Design Week (April 7–13, 2025). Inspired by dreams of nature, which symbolize a desire for peace and balance, Anima transforms its space within the historic villa into a surreal landscape of rolling hills, lake shores, and organic forms, dissolving the boundaries between reality and imagination. At the heart of the collection are three upholstered seating pieces—the Anima Sofa, Armchair, and Occasional Chair—created in collaboration with Maison Phelippeau, a revered French upholstery house known for its artisanal expertise. Handmade in London with a zero-carbon footprint, each piece is crafted entirely from natural materials, including Vanadium steel coils, horsehair, and wool, enveloped in pure alpaca wool by Inata, a sustainable French textile brand. The silhouettes, defined by soft curves and twin peaks with a central dip, subtly echo natural landscapes while evoking the subconscious symbolism of lips, adding a poetic depth to their sculptural elegance.

Bohinc Studio, launched in 2016 by Lara Bohinc for the exploration of furniture and object design, is exhibiting new works for the second consecutive year during miart (13 - 15 April 2018) and Fuorisalone (17 - 22 April 2018) in Milan, Italy.