Baxter at Lake Como: Discover the 2025 Luxury Furniture Collection at La Casa sul Lago during Milan Design Week

Where Italian Craft Meets the Poetry of Design on the Shores of Lake Como
 By Krystyna Stavska

Baxter’s La Casa sul Lago, perched delicately on the sun-drenched edge of Lake Como, once again opens its sculptural doors for a presentation that transcends design. During Milan Design Week 2025, this private villa became a sanctuary of sensorial discovery, unveiling Baxter’s latest furniture collection — an ode to craftsmanship, curiosity, and a fearless reinvention of luxury.

Each room whispered the brand’s manifesto:

Inside the 2025 Collection: Design as Dialogue

The new collection is a symphony of sculptural silhouettes, experimental materials, and tactile emotions. Rooted in Baxter’s heritage yet daringly contemporary, each piece is a manifesto of material intelligence and design poetry.

Dharma Sofa by Studiopepe

Monumental yet meditative, the Dharma sofa embodies calm power. Its curved, enveloping form creates an architectural presence softened by sumptuous leather finishes in new earthy tones — rhubarb, saffron, slate grey. A sofa not merely to sit on, but to live inside — like a cocoon of silence and style.

Elevating the Art of Interior Design: Baxter’s Iconic Pieces Take Centre Stage

Within the curated rooms of La Casa sul Lago, Baxter presents a harmonious dialogue between timeless craftsmanship and contemporary sophistication. The INGA chairs, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, captivate with their sculptural lines and refined leather upholstery, offering a perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The NEPAL chair by Paola Navone, instantly recognisable for its handcrafted Mongolian fur finish, adds a touch of bold, textural luxury. At the heart of the study, the new AEGATES desk, in a radiant mustard-yellow lacquer, commands attention — a modern icon reimagined for creative minds. Flanking the space, the modular LLOYD bookcase by Baxter P. functions as both architectural divider and domestic altar, merging storage with sculpture. Beneath it all, the NOOR A rug grounds the room with abstract geometry and tonal depth. Together, these signature pieces encapsulate Baxter’s 2025 design philosophy — interiors that invite contemplation, celebrate material sensuality, and redefine modern Italian living.

Design Icons of Tomorrow: Sculptural Statements from Baxter’s 2025 Collection

Baxter’s 2025 collection unfolds as a lyrical exploration of material, memory, and modernity — and among its most magnetic pieces are those that elevate interiors into intimate stages of expression. At the heart of this sculptural symphony is the NUBE BLANCA chandelier, designed by Studiopepe. Ethereal yet grounded, this piece floats in space like a dream of light, with hand-blown glass forms that echo the movement of clouds over Lake Como. It casts not just illumination, but atmosphere — diffused, poetic, and utterly immersive.

Contrasting the softness of light, the PIERCE cabinet by Draga & Aurel commands attention with its bold geometric structure and 1970s-inspired lacquered surfaces. Clad in deep hues and refined leather, it plays with light, shadow, and tactility — becoming a centrepiece of sensual storage and retro-futurist charm.

Architectural minimalism takes form in the Y25 table by Pietro Russo, a study in restrained power. With its circular grisdorè metal base and finely honed top, it reflects the language of contemporary sculpture while grounding the room in metallic serenity. It is at once industrial and emotional — an anchor point of clarity in a room designed for reflection.

Completing the vignette are the MARILYN chairs by Draga & Aurel — glamorous, tactile, and irresistibly comfortable. Upholstered in buttery soft leather or rich fabric, with swivel bases and curved backs, they offer a modern nod to mid-century Italian cinema. Each chair is an invitation — to stay, to savour, to slow down.

Together, these designs embody Baxter’s vision: made with leather, made with mastery, made with beauty. They are not just products — they are characters in a story of cultured living, sculptural interiors, and the evolution of Italian design in the 21st century.

A New Grammar of Comfort: Baxter’s Elegant Icons for Everyday Beauty

Blending emotional design with timeless silhouettes, Baxter’s latest furniture statements articulate a fresh vision of tactile luxury and sculptural serenity. The PILAR coffee table by Baxter P. sets the tone — a bold, monolithic form carved in natural stone or high-gloss lacquer, grounding any space with material poetry. With its primal shape and noble finish, PILAR transforms functionality into a visual meditation.

Adding softness and fluidity, the INGA pouf by Roberto Lazzeroni introduces a refined silhouette wrapped in buttery leather or plush bouclé. Compact yet expressive, this piece offers both versatility and elegance, ideal for layering comfort in a living space or bedroom corner. It’s an example of design as punctuation — subtle, but necessary.

The CHICAGO sofa, designed by Paola Navone, reimagines the classic low-profile lounge with sensual Italian informality. Its deep seating, quilted details, and modular generosity evoke a lifestyle rooted in relaxation, social connection, and unpretentious sophistication. Available in a palette of earthy tones and Baxter’s signature leathers, CHICAGO speaks to the heart of modern living.

In a more poetic register, the HAIKU table lamp by Baxter P. delivers a luminous balance between design and atmosphere. Its rounded shade and sculptural base combine Japanese minimalism with Italian warmth, producing a soft, ambient glow that animates quiet corners and night rituals alike.

To complete the dialogue between design and dwelling, the GINEVRA armchair by Paola Navone arrives like a gesture of invitation. With its enveloping backrest and generous proportions, it wraps the body in comfort and intention. Whether in a reading nook or facing a window, GINEVRA becomes a throne of tranquility — a daily act of aesthetic care.

This harmonious selection of new icons reaffirms Baxter’s mission: to craft interiors that are not only lived in, but felt deeply. Every piece is an heirloom of today — made for homes that breathe, reflect, and evolve.

Quiet Power, Sculpted Emotion: Baxter’s Most Expressive Forms

Within the textured stillness of La Casa sul Lago, Baxter unveils a series of sculptural furnishings that merge bold materiality with deeply human forms. The AURA sofa, designed by Hannes Peer, is a symphony of softness and architecture — its low, rounded body and layered upholstery invite total repose, while subtle asymmetry and artisanal leather finishes redefine the concept of the modern lounge. It feels both grounded and weightless, like a design floating just above silence.

Completing the vision of organic strength is the PILAR indoor coffee table by Baxter P. — a monolithic centrepiece available in stone or lacquered finish. Its raw power contrasts beautifully with the INGA pouf by Roberto Lazzeroni, whose tactile simplicity adds softness and spatial rhythm. Placed together, they create a choreography of opposites — volume and void, weight and breath.

In the background, the PIERCE cabinet by Draga & Aurel acts as a quiet protagonist. With its geometric front and high-gloss surfaces, it embodies a refined 1970s spirit — part artwork, part architecture. Meanwhile, the HAIKU table lamp casts a warm poetic glow, combining minimal Japanese inspiration with unmistakable Italian soul. It punctuates each room like a visual haiku — subtle, emotional, deeply atmospheric.

The sleeping quarters, curated with the same narrative restraint, feature the AURA bed by Hannes Peer — a tactile haven that merges design and serenity. With its oversized proportions, rounded silhouette, and sensual upholstery, the bed becomes not just a place of rest, but a quiet ritual of renewal.

Sculpting the Everyday: Baxter’s Refined Rituals in Form and Function

The 2025 Baxter collection continues its dialogue between material and memory with a new series of design pieces that shape the rituals of daily life through beauty and intention. The AIMÉE armchair, designed by Christophe Delcourt, stands as a testament to poetic ergonomics — its curved, enveloping form hugs the body, while its slender legs lend it a sense of elevated grace. Upholstered in Baxter’s signature nubuck or hand-aged leather, AIMÉE redefines quiet luxury in the language of comfort.

Light becomes sculpture in the WAVE table lamp by Federico Peri, where brass or bronzed metal is folded like a sheet of sound. The lamp’s organic form and diffused glow create a visual rhythm — a luminous gesture that breathes life into surfaces and shelves.

Completing the symphony of sophisticated utility, the AMIRA cabinet by Baxter P. blends architectural rigour with Italian sensuality. With its fluted doors and lacquered finish, AMIRA becomes both a functional storage piece and an interior landmark, offering rhythm and reflection in equal measure.

The INGA stools by Roberto Lazzeroni, meanwhile, provide a refined interpretation of the contemporary barstool — slender yet stable, tactile yet bold. Available in various leather and fabric finishes, they balance elegance with a quiet presence, making them ideal for transitional spaces and curated kitchens.

And speaking of kitchens — the LEYLAH kitchen by Baxter P. is a tour de force of form-meets-function. Combining natural stone, metal, and handcrafted cabinetry, LEYLAH is not a kitchen in the traditional sense, but a culinary salon — a space that celebrates food, form, and the sensuality of preparation. In LEYLAH, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home once again — a place of performance, ritual, and understated glamour.

From Earth to Elegance: Sculpted Living in the Baxter 2025 Collection

Each piece in Baxter’s 2025 collection continues the brand’s signature dialogue between raw material and refined form — a conversation whispered in stone, stitched into leather, and cast in brass. The FOLD sofa, designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis, is a masterclass in architectural emotion. With its folded, almost geological contours and deep proportions, it feels less like a sofa and more like a contemporary monolith softened by craftsmanship. Available in full-grain leather or custom velvet, FOLD anchors the space with silent strength.

The earth speaks again in the ISAMU STONE coffee table by Roberto Lazzeroni. Inspired by the purity of nature and the sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, this table evokes eroded pebbles and water-shaped stone. Its biomorphic silhouette and travertine finish blur the line between furniture and object — a true example of functional art.

The STROMBOLI armchair by Paola Navone introduces a dynamic contrast with its plush, almost cloud-like form. Generous, softly structured, and irresistibly inviting, STROMBOLI channels the organic movement of lava flows — a nod to its volcanic namesake — while staying grounded in Baxter’s design language of intimacy and craftsmanship.

The AMIRA cabinet by Baxter P. reappears here in another setting — this time standing between living and dining zones like a refined sentinel. Its fluted doors, deep lacquered tones, and minimalist profile transform storage into sculpture. AMIRA is not only functional — it is a statement of aesthetic conviction.

Rounding out this edition of elegance is the BLEND writing desk by Federico Peri. Light yet grounded, it combines bronzed brass and smoked glass with an artisan-crafted wooden frame. Designed for quiet concentration and creative flow, BLEND elevates the workspace into a realm of curated calm — a reminder that beauty belongs not only in what we rest on, but in what we create upon.