Holiday decorating can transform a home, but the objects guests remember often have little to do with the season itself. It might be an unusual lamp in the living room, an illustrated plate displayed on a wall or a sculptural object on a console that prompts someone to stop and ask about it.
At Maison Territo in Montréal’s Royalmount, collections from Seletti, Fornasetti and Tom Dixon offer homeowners a way to introduce those memorable details. The internationally recognized design houses are known for lighting and decorative objects that combine strong visual identities with craftsmanship, artistic influences and unexpected forms.
As the holiday entertaining season approaches, Maison Territo is encouraging homeowners to consider how a single distinctive piece can add character to a room, with the added benefit of remaining part of the home throughout the year.
Seletti: A Playful Approach to Lighting
Italian design house Seletti has developed a reputation for transforming familiar subjects into unconventional lighting and decorative objects. Its collections often incorporate humour, popular culture and unexpected combinations of materials.
The Wonde lamp, for example, reimagines a classical sculptural figure blowing a bubble-gum bubble. The contrast between the traditional bust and the contemporary detail gives the piece an immediately recognizable personality.
Seletti’s Monkey Lamp collection takes another approach, incorporating sculptural animal figures into lighting designs. The lamps can introduce an unexpected element into a living room, entrance hall or entertaining space, particularly where the surrounding furniture is relatively restrained.
These pieces illustrate how lighting can contribute to the character of a room even when illumination is not its primary attraction.
Fornasetti: Art Beyond the Gallery
Fornasetti has built its identity around a distinctive world of illustration, surrealism and decorative craftsmanship. Founded by Italian artist Piero Fornasetti, the Milanese atelier is known for applying imaginative imagery to objects used throughout the home.
Its Tema e Variazioni series is among the brand’s most recognizable creations. The collection features the face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, interpreted through numerous variations that appear on decorative plates and other objects.
Displayed individually or arranged as part of a small collection, Fornasetti plates can become a striking feature on a wall. The brand’s trays and decorative accessories offer other ways to introduce artwork into a living room, dining area or entrance hall.
For homeowners who enjoy collecting design objects, Fornasetti offers pieces with recognizable artistic identities that can be appreciated independently of seasonal decorating.
Tom Dixon: Sculptural Forms and Distinctive Materials
British designer Tom Dixon is known for exploring the expressive possibilities of materials, particularly metal and glass. His lighting collections frequently incorporate reflective surfaces, unusual silhouettes and sculptural forms that give the pieces a strong presence within an interior.
The brand’s pendant lights, table lamps and portable lighting can serve as focal points in living and dining spaces. Metallic finishes and carefully considered proportions allow the designs to work within contemporary interiors while adding visual interest.
Tom Dixon also offers decorative accessories that carry the same attention to form and material. These can provide smaller accents for consoles, shelving and dining tables without requiring changes to larger furniture.
The brand’s approach is particularly relevant for homeowners who want a distinctive piece that complements a clean, contemporary interior.
Choosing One Piece That Makes an Impression
Holiday entertaining often brings renewed attention to the rooms where family and friends gather. Homeowners may rearrange furniture, prepare dining areas and introduce seasonal decorations, but a memorable interior can begin with one carefully chosen object.
A Seletti lamp can add humour to a living room, while a Fornasetti plate introduces an artistic reference. Tom Dixon lighting can create a more architectural focal point, particularly in spaces where materials and proportions are central to the design.
Placement is important. An unusual lamp or decorative object often has greater impact when given enough space to be appreciated, allowing its form, colour or detailing to stand out.
Choosing pieces that suit the home’s existing character also helps ensure they remain relevant after the holidays. A distinctive object can become a familiar part of everyday living while continuing to attract attention when guests return.
Discover Statement Design at Maison Territo
Maison Territo’s 11,000-square-foot showroom at Royalmount brings together furniture, lighting and decorative objects from internationally recognized design houses.
Its curated catalogue includes Seletti, Fornasetti and Tom Dixon alongside other brands offering distinctive approaches to contemporary interiors. Customers can explore different styles and receive guidance on selecting pieces that complement their homes.
For homeowners preparing to entertain during the coming months, Maison Territo offers an opportunity to discover lighting and decorative objects that can become memorable features of a room, well beyond the holiday season.
Maison Territo is located at 5050 Côte-de-Liesse, Suite 1050, Mont-Royal, QC H4P 0C9. For more information, visit maisonterrito.ca/en or call 514-800-0102.
