In Practice: Studio Sio’s Favourite Celestial Interior Objects
Celestial motifs have always had a place in interiors—etched into ancient mosaics, woven through Renaissance textiles, or scattered across the ceiling of Grand Central station in nyc.
Their symbolic weight, mystical charm, and graphic clarity have made them a design constant through the centuries. But this isn’t about plaster cherubs or horoscope kitsch. This edit brings the stars back down to earth. From Catalan ceramics to cosmic wallpaper, each object here channels celestial symbolism through a contemporary lens—graphic, high end, sculptural, and quietly strange. A mix of old-world references and 2025 clarity. These are not a 90’s teen sun-and-moon graphics (not that theres anything wrong with that!).
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iron sun chair
From often-pinned Bruises Gallery, these vintage, hand-wrought iron with a sunburst motif that feels like a joyful nod to mid-century garden furniture and tarot cards. These were made for outdoor lounging but would look just as good inside, paired with crisp linen or a velvet cushion for contrast.
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Star Flush Mount
We use this fixture in place of recessed spotlights where ever possible. Crafted in aged brass with sculptural theatric form, this fixture is part Art Deco, part atomic era. Visual Comfort’s take on celestial lighting is timeless and like a little piece of jewellery for a ceiling.
By @visualcomfort
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fornasetti soli wallpaper
Piero Fornasetti’s sun faces are iconic for a reason. Equal parts Renaissance etching and surrealist whimsy, the wallpaper version is a Studio Sio favorite, is silk-screened in Italy and manages to be both highbrow and cheeky. A total classic.
By @fornasetti
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Luna Royal Navy encaustic tile
These encaustic tiles are made from natural pigments and cement, with each piece hand-poured in Spain. The crisp white star motif references vintage Southern European flooring, but the navy background keeps it bold and modern. Ideal for entry floors, splashbacks, or star dusted powder rooms.
By @bertandmay
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boncoeurs Celestial Mirror
The tiny scale of this mirror - sold at Liberty London, a personal favorite store - creates a small moment referencing the universes’ biggest. From Lyon-based Boncoeurs, this mirror channels sacred iconography and sun cult aesthetics. Made from hand-cast brass, it feels part Catholic relic, part 70s French flea market. Hang it alone or with a few stars for your own little domestic constellation.
From @libertylondon
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star backplate
As an added decorative element to cabinet hardware, backplates can accentuate the knob or pull design and add character to your space. Backplates also help protect your cabinetry’s finish from wear and scratches caused by repeated use. These vintage-style brass stars add a subtle detail that elevates an otherwise unassuming knob.
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stool for the New Brooklyn Museum Café
Crafted by NYC-based designer Glee Lee Lawlee, these stools balance childhood play with solar system forms. Made as part of a collection for the Brooklyn Museum’s café, it feature celestial resin inlays, rounded shapes, and airbrushed color gradients that feel like moonlight filtered through citrus.
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Good Morning Key
We love the idea of your door key being just as special as the rest of your home. This solid brass key blank is cut in the shape of a celestial sun face and can be custom-ground to fit your home. Handmade by the Vermont-based team at Mountainside Made, it nods to Art Deco hardware and antique medallions - like a lucky charm you can use to open the front door.
from @mountainside_made
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vintage Celestial Sun Dining Table
This vintage 1990’s wrought iron base and glass top table keeps things light, but it’s the sun cut-out that steals the show. Probably late 20th century, possibly made for a boutique patio, definitely giving Italian astro-glam. Perfect for anyone who likes a little solar energy with their Aperol.
from 1stdibs
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supernova wallpaper in
Cosmic
Hand-painted and gold-leafed, Calico Wallpaper’s ‘Supernova’ turns astronomical mapping into moody, romantic interiors, reminiscent of the Grand Central Station ceiling. Made in Brooklyn by artists Nick and Rachel Cope, it nods to celestial charts, 19th-century engravings, and early scientific illustration—beautifully cosmic and quietly cerebral.
From @calicowallpaper