Kelly Wearstler is one of the most striking and daring figures in the world of interior architecture and design in recent times. The eye-catching color palettes in her designs, the elegant combination of contemporary and nostalgic elements, and the courage to boldly break traditional design rules make her unique. As an internationally recognized designer, Kelly Wearstler’s approach aims to give spaces an unforgettable character by boldly combining materials, color, and form.
Designer Wearstler presented her NUDO furniture collection using marble during Miami Design Week. “Marble’s durability and the possibility of creating harmony in elegant and curved forms deeply influenced my passion for exploring it,” Kelly Wearstler explains her designs in this collection. All the designs have a form reminiscent of threads of different-colored stones tied together. Wearstler summarizes the idea of weaving with thread as NUDO’s homage to the weaving tradition found in many ancient cultures around the world. According to Wearstler, the weave form given to the designs in the collection also informs users about the cutting, texture, and structure of the stone. There are different types of marble, such as verde tical, pink marble, white marble, and calcite blue marble, which give NUDO pieces a colorful spectrum. In this issue of our magazine, we have compiled Kelly Wearstler’s very special NUDO collection, consisting of pieces that attract attention with their unique forms and the way the marble is processed.
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NUDO End Table
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Drawing its form from the undulating movement of traditional weaving, the NUDO “End Table” becomes a striking expression of marble with its round silhouette inspired by the simple beauty of interconnected threads. Crafted with a combination of craftsmanship and technology, this piece allows the essence of the stone to be deeply felt, capturing an intriguing form on a furniture scale with its unique structure. As a small coffee table, it aims to complement the collection, made from blue calcite marble. Thanks to the inherent shine of the marble, it appears as a standout piece, suitable for pairing with other items in the collection.
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NUDO Lounge Chair
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The NUDO “Lounge Chair” , unveiling the essence of marble, features a pattern repetition that mirrors the veined appearance of the stone. The textured effect achieved in this manner unveils the connection between furniture and material. Designed on a furniture scale with a unique weaving method, the “Lounge Chair” successfully allows users to sense the structure of the stone. Crafted from rare Rosa Valencia marble, reflecting the most natural shades of pink, this pastel and matte marble effectively softens the dynamic form of the design. The convergence of material and form for the NUDO “Lounge Chair” reveals the unexpected.
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NUDO Easy Chair
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The NUDO “Easy Chair” reflecting the striking and extraordinary expression of marble through its geometric silhouette and textured effect achieved by pattern repetition, is the product with the simplest use of the knot motif compared to other designs in the collection. In harmony with the other elements of the collection, this chair design reveals the unique structure of marble. Crafted from Rosalia marble, the chair imparts a painted effect to the design with veins containing colors from its undertone, while managing to captivate with its natural texture.
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NUDO Ottoman
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The NUDO “Ottoman” , inspired by the simple beauty of the interconnected thread-like form of marble, features a more complex knotting method compared to the other pieces in the collection. The design, resembling a luxurious stool, is crafted by merging traditional production methods with technology. The unexpected deviation of Rosso Verona marble from its conventional indoor usage in the design of NUDO “Ottoman” creates a striking twist.
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NUDO Bench
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The NUDO “Bench” where gentle curves come together with marble, represents the use of form and material in their raw state, as in the other designs of the collection. Through a complex process where handmade meets machine-made, this contemporary design takes its place in the collection as an intriguing and independent work of art. In mustard tones, Amarillo Triana succeeds in emphasizing the form in the bench design and offers its users inspiration from ancient times.
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NUDO Sofa
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The curved form of the NUDO “Sofa” combined with the elegance of marble, has been three-dimensionally crafted by skilled artisans. The stone, shaped to maintain a calm stance that reflects the fluid movement of interconnected threads, has been transformed into a modern sofa. This sofa, one of the special pieces of the collection due to its design and material, is crafted in Fior Di Bosco marble, where gray retains its nobility. While Fior Di Bosco adds a noble air to the design, it also showcases the weight of the material, making it a robust product when used independently.
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NUDO Drink Table
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The NUDO “Drink Table” reflecting the striking charm and simplicity of marble, is produced with a simpler and veinless stone. Shaped by hand into a soft form, the marble has been transformed into a functional work of art. As in the entire collection, the sustainability of traditional weaving art is ensured with stone. The drink table is made of Crema Marfil marble, which looks soft and smooth with its almost veinless structure.
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NUDO Round Bench
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The NUDO “Round Bench” skillfully processed with scarf-like stitches, stands out as one of the most intriguing pieces in the collection. The design, born from the impeccable processing of marble, adds functionality to the product. Like the other items in the collection, the stone used seamlessly integrates with the design and can harmonize with other pieces. Verde Tikal marble, reflecting a mature shade of green often seen in space designs on floors and walls, attains an aesthetic quality by shedding its veined and heavy structure, shaping the NUDO “Round Bench” into a cylindrical form.
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NUDO Side Table
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NUDO “Side Table” possesses an expression that mimics the soft and fluid texture of threads by transforming marble into curved forms. The design is a complementary piece to the collection with its simple yet rare form, converting the typically heavy and cultured shape of Verde Tikal marble into a playful work of art. The side table presents a highly energetic design with its unjointed, mobile form, while the contrast between material and form is distinctly visible.
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NUDO Low Chair
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The NUDO “Low Chair” born from the delicate balance between art and material, serves as proof of the workability of stone. Drawing inspiration from the simplicity of threads tied and knotted together, the wavy form transforms into a wide and comfortable chair. Aligned with the collection’s design concept, this low-scale chair stands out with its distinctive profile. Crafted from Rosso Sicilia marble, highly favored in Italy, the NUDO “Low Chair” takes on an antique and amorphous form, making it one of the most unique pieces in the series. The design, emerging from the combination of the basket-like seating section with the surreal back piece, succeeds in being the most extraordinary piece in the series.
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NUDO Coffee Table
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Blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics, NUDO “Coffee Table” aims to infuse spaces with sophistication and elegance. The hand-carving process of the marble, highlighting its soft texture and natural tones, transforms it into a coffee table designed like a work of art. Taking inspiration from the intertwined mesh form, the coffee table combines a ribbed tabletop connected to a pair of legs that curl and loop like a cage. Like other designs in Crema Marfil marble, this coffee table feels remarkably light despite its monolithic nature.
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NUDO Interlocking Chair
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Resembling a large knot, the NUDO “Interlocking Chair” achieves a majestic design, thanks to Rainbow Onyx marble. The processing of the marble supports the structure of the design, and the veined structure of the stone imparts a dynamic effect to the product. This modern contemporary chair design creates an alluring atmosphere, whether used alone or in combination with other pieces in the collection. Rainbow Onyx stands out as the most vibrant piece in the collection, thanks to its colorful veined texture, mirroring the name of the stone.
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NUDO Stool
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The NUDO “Stool” resembling juxtaposed rings of thread, highlights the strength of stone with its rounded architectural form. Featuring a simple structure and the aesthetic appeal of marble, this modern stool is designed to be envisioned in an infinite number of compositions within the collection. Similar to the Interlocking Chair in the collection, this stool captures the harmony between material and form. The cultured and solid structure of Verde Tikal influenced the product’s design. The combination of the marble and form is a stool with a soft form yet a substantial appearance.
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NUDO Long Bench
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Meticulously crafted from natural stone, the NUDO “Long Bench” reflects the extraordinary weight and softness of marble at the same time with its knotted thread form. This modern bench boasts a design reminiscent of a sculpture on its own. Crafted from Crema Marfil marble, the bench, appearing interlocked, is perceived with smooth and soft lines, contrary to its hard design. It is planned that the design can adapt to any environment. The unique texture and color of Crema Marfil marble in the design, which has become one of the collection’s products creating an inverse corner between material and form, manages to add an authentic atmosphere to the NUDO “Long Bench”.
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NUDO Console
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The NUDO “Console” showcases the allure of marble with its elegant and curvaceous silhouette. Like the other pieces in the collection, it highlights its knitted form with soft and curvaceous craftsmanship. This luxury console features an asymmetrical base. Thanks to the veined structure of the preferred marble, it takes its place in the collection as a unique and functional work of art on its own. Crafted from Rojo Alicante marble, this console, similar to Rosso Sicilia marble but with a more burgundy tone, stands out as the most aesthetic piece in the collection. The form and material of the product reflect the style of the region where the marble comes from, making the NUDO” Console” a functional and cultured piece of art where color is at the forefront.
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NUDO Medium Vase
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The NUDO “Medium Vase” unveils the texture of Rainbow Onyx with its unique veined structure. This modern vase draws inspiration from the art of weaving and seamlessly harmonizes with the rest of the collection. Crafted from stone, this versatile design, with its intricate details, also serves as a functional work of art. The Rainbow Onyx marble vase, with its playful material and antique form, stands out as a significant piece in the collection, embodying the idea of contrast.
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NUDO Platter
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The NUDO “Platter” brings out the beauty of natural stone with its horizontal ribbed structure fused by tightly knotted knots. This contemporary tray makes an intriguing design statement on its own or combined with other pieces in the collection. Rainbow Onyx marble is a unique material within the collection. Like all the designs produced with it, the NUDO “Platter” aims to add color to the environment with completely different energies.
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NUDO Bowl
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Embodying simple beauty, the NUDO “Bowl” acts as the perfect centerpiece with its intricately woven details. Crafted from Emperado Gold marble, the most antique shade in the collection, this bowl manages to be the most serene design with its form and texture symbolizing simplicity and opacity. Thanks to its spontaneous texture, it behaves quite differently yet harmoniously, allowing the conveyance of a combination of contrasts.
