Studio Goss's Definitive Design Products for 2025 - est living

Melbourne‑based architect and designer David Goss, founder of multi‑disciplinary practice Studio Goss, shares his 12 definitive design products for 2025—spanning furniture, lighting, materials and kitchen appliances.

Our ‘Definitive Design Products’ series was first featured inside est magazine issue 56: ‘Living Connection’.

01. Tacchini Le Mura

“It’s a bold, sculptural sofa that is both heavy and soft,” Goss says of the Tacchini Le Mura, designed by Italian architect Mario Bellini. Its modular blocks balance cushioned seating with a rectilinear silhouette. “The simplicity of its form works well in any composition,” he adds.

02. Made by Storey Chestnut

Finished in a matt lacquer, Australian timber brand Made by Storey‘s Chestnut is russet-toned with roasted umber grains. “It’s an elegant walnut floor in a rich but subtle shade,” Goss says.

03. Akari 21N Floor Lamp

Designed by Japanese designer Isamu Noguchi, the Akari 21N features mulberry-bark washi paper stretched over a bamboo rib. “Its oversized, organic pebble form casts the most magical glow,” Goss says.

Founder of multidisciplinary practice Studio Goss, David Goss | Portrait courtesy of Studio Goss

04. Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair

The Knoll Saarinen Womb armchair, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, features a moulded fibreglass shell supporting a polyurethane foam seat. “It’s as wildly comfortable as the name suggests,” Goss says.

05. Armadillo Cable – Jade

Australian-founded rug brand Armadillo’s Cable collection in Jade is handwoven in a pronounced soumak weave, combining Italian and Argentinian wools. “The whole collection has beautiful textures, and Jade is the most perfect shade of green,” Goss explains.

06. Cassina Plana Coffee Table

“I love how its simple form sits comfortably in a variety of settings,” Goss says of the Cassina Plana coffee table by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, with a solid timber base supporting a gently curved timber tabletop.

Cape Schank by Studio Goss | Photography by Willem-Dirk du Toit

07. Bauwerk Colour Limewash Range

Regarding paint, Goss highlights Swiss paint studio Bauwerk Colour’s limewash. Mineral-based and breathable, it provides a soft, matt finish. “Their range is natural, eco-friendly and offers a really beautiful selection of colour,” he says.

08. Pholc Apollo 14 Wall Lamp

With a raw-finish surface in solid aluminium or brass and a subtle wall-mounted profile, Swedish lighting brand Pholc’s Apollo 14 wall lamp is, as Goss describes, “sharp and simple,” with clean lines and a functional form.

09. Tacchini Pigreco

The first product designed by Italian designer Tobia Scarpa, the Tacchini Pigreco chair features a lightweight frame, curved armrests and a contoured seat. Goss notes that it’s “sculptural, simple and beautifully detailed”.

About Time Bathhouse by Studio Goss | Photography by Willem-Dirk Du Toit

10. GESSI Flessa 316 Mixer and Outlet

Italian bathroom brand GESSI’s Flessa 316 mixer and outlet is crafted from 316-grade stainless steel, with a precise single-lever control. Goss describes it as “minimalist and elegant”.

11. Fellow Clyde Electric Kettle

American-based kitchenware brand Fellow’s Clyde electric kettle features a weighted base, ergonomic handle and well-balanced spout for controlled pouring. “It has personality and great details,” Goss says.

12. Fisher & Paykel Series 9 | Integrated CoolDrawer

The Series 9 Integrated CoolDrawer by New Zealand-founded appliance brand Fisher & Paykel can be used as a freezer, refrigerator or pantry. Goss says it’s “great for integrating directly in the kitchen island for high-use items.”

Cape Schank by Studio Goss | Photography by Willem-Dirk du Toit

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