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Why Natalia Criado's iPad holder is more than just a stand
by Pia Seidel
Pia’s Picks: take your kitchen to another sphere
11.7.2025
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
There are shapes that fascinate me. Spheres are one of them. They’re round, have no beginning or end and radiate a calmness I find very appealing.
A shiny glass bauble on a tree, the curve of a pearl or a flawlessly shaped apple – there’s something magical about spheres to me. They feel perfect, radiate harmony and make me take a deep breath without even noticing.
Faceted shape
At Milan Design Week, I discovered how versatile spheres can be. They were everywhere: as details on furniture, lamps or as small accents that make rooms appear warmer. Yes, they even cut a fine figure on smartphone stands or iPad holders. This is demonstrated by Natalia Criado’s desk gems, which are made of silver-plated brass with quartz spheres – functional and aesthetic all in one.
Spheres always look harmonious, especially in colour. A coffee maker with a blue ball on its lid? Instantly enhanced charm. A French press stamp with a round, yellow handle? A real statement. Suddenly, breakfast also becomes a feast for the eyes.
Source: Hay
Source: Bodum
Source: Create
Perhaps the magic of spheres lies in that their shape is a natural small wonder. They make everyday life more beautiful without being loud. Round handles, shiny details and smooth curves show that life simply runs more smoothly with curves.
Source: Alessi.
Spherical kitchen gadgets
Here are nine design pieces from Hay, Alessi, Create and Bodum that take the edge off the world a little. From elegant coffee makers to jars and teapots – these little gems prove that perfection really does exist.
CHF66.90
HAY Coffee Maker FRENCH PRESS Clear
CHF45.90
Bodum Coffee maker
CHF85.90
Bodum Elektrischer Wasserkocher
CHF40.70
Create Ambar Collection
CHF44.90
Create Ambar Collection
CHF44.90
Create Ambar Collection
CHF137.–
Alessi La cupola
CHF39.70
Alessi Active 00 tripod with BR0 ball head
CHF267.–
Alessi Espresso machine LA CONICA for 3 cups steel grey
Header image: Hay
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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