Tuscan Countess: The Life and Extraordinary Times of Matilda of Canossa (Mark Magowan Books)

Inspired by old Indian woodblocks, this bedding collection from JR by John Robshaw features a bold, geometric pattern against a canvas of natural clay with hand-stitched trim.

A beautiful array of dusty floral sprigs provides a blooming backdrop for Ralph Lauren's Romantic Traveler collection, tailored with twisted flange cording.

Since its introduction in 1937 at the Parisian World Fair in Paris, the Aalto vase has been a celebrated icon of design. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, each piece echoes the untamed shorelines of Finland's thousands of lakes. The fluid lines are emblematic of the deep connection between man and nature and utterly striking to behold.