Arthur Arbesser

Meet Arthur Arbesser, pattern whisperer and lover of playful illusions. His work moves between fashion, objects and interiors with rare precision: geometry softened by instinct, form shaped for human ease, and colours that behave like characters rather than accents.

Born in Vienna and seasoned at the big fashion houses, he brings a mix of discipline, playfulness and whimsy to everything he touches. Whether he’s sculpting silhouettes or designing furniture and objects, Arthur builds worlds that feel graphic, warm and incredibly joyful.

You, in a nutshell?

A very curious lover of stories,
colours and geometry.
Where is home?

Milano, Italy.

What did you wanna be when you grow up?

Opera singer.
What did you become?

Fashion/Costume/Product/ designer.
A turning point?

Turning 30 and having worked for 7 years at a big Milanese fashion house. All of a sudden I needed to change my life completely and become who I am today.

The best gift you ever received?

A big set of the Josef Hofmann champagne cups from Lobmeyr.
The best gift you ever gave?

One of my own little Pemo chairs.

Your most prized possession?

The huge, beloved painting from 1989 by Austrian painter Heinz Stangl over my sofa.
The ugliest item you own and dearly love?

My small Bon Jovi mirror in my bathroom.
A coveted yet clearly unaffordable item?

The Villa Rotonda by Andrea Palladio.

A contemporary kindred spirit?

Georgina Gratrix.
An all-time hero?

Blinky Palermo.

A proud moment?

Designing the ballet costumes for the New Year's concert of Vienna Philharmonic.
Twice.
A recent project?

The HUF lamp for Servomuto.
A scoop?

Go watch Le citta di pianura. I saw it at the cinema last week. Amazing!