Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
2010s Italian Modern Stools
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Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Baia Console by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Rive Armchair by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts
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Cala Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in
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Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts
Concrete
Golia Console by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
Concrete, Brass
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm. Materials: resin and
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Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
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Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
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Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts
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Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Special Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts
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Cava Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s
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Ravine Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
Resin
Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
Brass
Unique Pouf Marshmallow by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Agatha coffee table by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 50 Top Ø 34 cm Materials
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Agatha coffee table by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 24 x D 24 x H 56 top Ø 34 cm Materials
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in
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Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
textile designer before eventually. settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
textile designer before eventually. settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 39.5 Top Ø 90 cm Materials
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
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Lava Large Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from
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Lava Small Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from
Concrete
Cala Large Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
Metal
Baia Small Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
Resin
Cala Small Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
Metal
Baia Medium Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
Resin
Baia Large Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
Resin
Unique Small Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
Concrete
Unique Wool Pouf Marshmallow by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine
Wool
Unique Reverso Room Divider by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
Brass
Joy Tall Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having
Brass
Canary Yellow Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
Brass
Joy Circle Small Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in
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Joy Circle Large Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in
Brass
Maree Monumental Dining Table
By Draga & Aurel
Located in New York, NY
Optical Art, partners Draga Obradovic and Aurel Basedow have brilliantly synthesized these varied
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Jade Table, IT, 2022
By Draga & Aurel
Located in New York, NY
Optical Art, partners Draga Obradovic and Aurel Basedow have brilliantly synthesized these varied
Brass
akb_23_16, IT, 2023
By Aurel K. Basedow
Located in New York, NY
While visually maintaining a balance of chaos and control, Aurel K. Basedow’s paintings become a
Resin, Wood, Paint
akb_23_21, IT, 2023
By Aurel K. Basedow
Located in New York, NY
While visually maintaining a balance of chaos and control, Aurel K. Basedow’s paintings become a
Resin, Wood, Paint
akb_22_51, 2022
By Aurel K. Basedow
Located in New York, NY
While visually maintaining a balance of chaos and control, Aurel K. Basedow’s paintings become a
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Draga & Aurel for Baxter Leather Easy Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Modernist walnut framed and upholstered side chairs by Draga Obradovic & Aurel Basedow
Velvet, Wood
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
Concrete
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s
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Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Jud Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with
Brass
Agatha Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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Unique Rive Bench by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree
Concrete
Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree
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Jade Coffee Table by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree
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Joy Wall Lamp by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated
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Set of 2 Jade Coffee Tables by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di
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Set of 2 Joy Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
. Aurel K. Basedow graduated from Milan’s Accademia di Belle Arti with a degree in Fine Arts, having
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Set of 2 Joy Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel - 50% Matt
By Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
working in London and Milan as a textile designer before eventually settling in Como. Aurel K. Basedow
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akb_21_91, IT, 2022
By Aurel K. Basedow
Located in New York, NY
While visually maintaining a balance of chaos and control, Aurel K. Basedow’s paintings become a
Resin, Wood, Paint
Italian furniture brand Draga & Aurel was conceived by a dynamic duo: textile and fashion designer Draga Obradovic and graphic artist and wood sculptor Aurel K. Basedow. Their multidisciplinary backgrounds empowered them to create highly original contemporary furniture and lighting. Basedow’s explorations of resin casting — applying colorful epoxy resins and pigments to walls, furniture and design items — has produced extraordinary pieces when upholstered with Draga’s exquisite fabrics.
Obradovic was born in Serbia in 1964 and moved to Italy in 1984 to pursue a degree in painting from the Florence Academy of Fine Arts. She began her career in fashion as a model but quickly became fascinated with creating womenswear, where she discovered an interest in fabric patterns. Her love of textiles allowed her to create fashion concepts by achieving a union between fine art and couture.
Basedow was born in Germany in 1963. After three years as a woodworking apprentice, he decided to change his career trajectory. Moving to Italy in 1986, he enrolled as a student at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts, where he met Obradovic. He obtained his degree in graphic arts in 1989 from the Milan Academy of Fine Arts, while pursuing a fervent interest in African drums.
After more than two decades of living together and developing a shared passion for contemporary art and design, they opened their Draga & Aurel atelier in Como, Italy, in 2007. The duo’s unique collaboration with Baxter — cleverly reinventing vintage furniture finds by deconstructing and rebuilding them with new components such as textiles and handles — brought them notoriety in the interior design world. Other successful collaborations with Visionnaire furniture and the wallpaper brand Wall&Deco garnered international recognition.
On 1stDibs, find Draga & Aurel seating, tables, lighting and more.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.