The Venetian island of Murano’s storied history of glass craftsmanship goes back hundreds of years, but the 20th century saw the ancient artform revolutionised for the modern era by visionary designer Paolo Venini, and in particular his collaboration with Palefire Studio favourite, Carlo Scarpa.

Sophie Taeuber-Arp is one of our most central inspirations at the studio. A multi-disciplinary artist in the fullest sense possible, her polymathic creative approach stemming from a philosophy that art is always relevant to, must be woven into, the dailiness of life.

The majestically sinuous, curving lines of Art Nouveau form the backbone of our earliest designs at Palefire Studio, with two of our most popular U/V lights, the Parasol and the Pavilion, making direct reference to this turn-of-the-century aesthetic.

Art Deco has never lost its prevalence, but lately, there has been a resurgence in demand for Art Deco pieces in the home. Here are some of our favourite reference points for drawing on the opulent spirit of the Gilded Age without committing to a full look.

This month, Palefire Founder and Creative Director Rowena Morgan-Cox hot-footed it to Milan for a whirlwind three-day tour of Milan Design Week 2025. In between dodging the queues and scouring for gems, Rowena made some notes for the Palefire Journal – here’s what she saw and liked.