It’s hard to think of a hue that has enjoyed as much ubiquity as millennial pink since the sugary-sweet hue broke through in 2016—but there’s a new contender in town. Oxblood was everywhere at this year’s Milan Design Week, popping up on everything from Gucci’s glossy lacquer lamp (which gave the shade its name, “Ancora Rosso,” and which the brand’s creative director, Sabato De Sarno, liked so much that it became the house’s new signature color) to a table at B&B Italia, a console at Minotti, garden furniture at Kettal, and more…
Cushion ‘Ithaque’, Hermès
This oxblood and cream cushion from Hermès’ in-house studio team is a stylish way to incorporate colour into your upholstery. Made in Italy, the geometric ‘Ithaque’ cushion has a removable cover in jacquard-woven wool and cashmere, finished with a quilted stitch. £650, hermes.com
Carpet “Groove”, Gal Gaon
Not only is this swirling rug by designer Gal Gaon ideal for adding warmth to a room, but it also doubles as a work of art thanks to its curved lines. As the name suggests, the hand-tufted pattern is designed to capture the groovy feel of the 1970s. Approx. £16,510, nilufar.com
Portable lamp “Como”, Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
The Como portable lamp by Danish design duo Space Copenhagen is available in six colours, including this new reddish brown. It is made from aluminium and has a stylish mushroom-shaped shade. £360, chaplins.co.uk
“Logan” console, Hannes Peer for Minotti
Hannes Peer designed this sturdy yet elegant console table, which embodies his distinctive, confident style, as a timeless piece for the living room. It hovers in the balance between sculpture and practicality and is made from lacquered wood and marble. £18,180, minotti.com
Ceramic vase “Cylindrical Bordeaux”, Fratelli Bevilacqua
E-commerce platform Artemest calls this shade “a rich Bordeaux tone,” but we think it’s more reminiscent of oxblood, as the latter has more brown tones. Whatever 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
Table “Mateo”, Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni
Vincent Van Duysen wanted to celebrate Molteni&C’s longevity and commitment to quality with his Mateo table. “The construction of the central base is inspired by the solidity of a company and its 90-year history – deep roots on which the leap into the future rests,” he explains. From £7,290, molteni.it
Ceramic module “Adagio” in “Rosso”, Ronan Bouroullec for Mutina
Why just put traditional tiles on the walls when you can create artistic installations with these ceramic modules instead? The best part is that you can arrange them in creative groups to create countless unique configurations. Approx. £12 per module, mutina.it
Chair “Passage”, Ronan Bouroullec for Kettal
Aptly named ‘Passage’, this chair was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is meant to reflect movement and fluidity. If you have limited outdoor space but still want stylish dining chairs for al fresco dining, this is a great option as it is lightweight and easy to stack. Price on request, kettal.com
Lamp “Parola”, FontanaArte for Gucci
The colour of the moment found its way from fashion into interiors when Gucci put it front and centre in its SS/24 show last year. The brand quickly transferred it to five of its iconic homewares 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 even more closely into Oxblood’s retro aesthetic, as its shape also recalls chairs from the 1970s. Designed by design maverick Patricia Urquiola, it features curved armrests and tubular legs. From around £3,065, cassina.com
