Living Etc

the spotlight: what to buy now

SIT AND KNIT

Who needs a chunky knitted blanket when you can get it in chair form? The Knitty lounge chair by Nika Zupanc for Moooi is one of the latest additions to the Dutch brand’s playful line-up – and its super-oversized weave is both whimsical and extremely tactile. See also the dynamic geometric shapes of the Pallana light, designed by IDEO – another example of this brand’s unique take on design. Knitty lounge chair by Nika Zupanc, £5,938, Moooi

EARN YOUR STRIPES

Fans of Studio Atkinson’s Sassy stool will be pleased to know there’s now a sister product to covet, too: the Sassy bench. With the same stylish take on upholstered furniture, the bench boasts a neat,

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