Inside Italian Homeware Designer Maurizio Zucchi’s ‘Cacti Temple’🌵🌿
First published in 2011 by Elle Korea, Maurizio Zucchi’s home has been dubbed the Cacti Temple for its numerous succulents sprawled across the living areas. The vibrant greenery against the bold white walls and warm wood tones creates a skillfully put-together space that immediately puts you into zen mode.
While California Modern philosophy incorporates the outside with the inside, Zucchi’s home takes it to the next level. You are truly living among plants. Without the addition of warm tones, the space would feel cold and desolate. The warm jute rug, tan and orange pillows, warm woods and terracotta planters bring the space together to feel cozy while also embracing nature.
Maurizio Zucchi is the owner of the famous Zucchi company known for it’s luxury household linen. So it’s no surprise that Zucchi was able to transform this space into something with so much personality.
The main living space features an Eames lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, along with a ‘Taccia’ table lamp designed by the Castiglioni brothers for Flos in the 1970s.
The main living space features an Eames lounge chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, along with a ‘Taccia’ table lamp designed by the Castiglioni brothers for Flos in the 1970s.
In the living room are a pair of ‘925’ chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina in 1966. The dining room features ‘DAR’ molded fiberglass dining chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950.
Zucchi’s home is truly a botanical oasis that you never want to leave. The entire home is a breath of fresh air- literally. The additions of American and Italian design bring so much personality to the already stunning space and we wouldn’t change a thing about it.
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