Forget the lederhosen and yodelers: today’s take on alpine style is as refined as it is rustic. Modern shapes updated with charming carved motifs, cozy knits with Tyrolean flair, and fairytale-forest tableware feel equally at home in a city loft as in a Swiss chalet—and lend a relaxed-ski-weekend vibe wherever they are.
DECORATE
From mohair to lambswool, nubby bouclé to handwoven tweed, these ultra-tactile textiles (seen on a collection of custom-designed notebooks) practically demand to be caressed. Stick to neutral tones to keep the focus on their luxurious textures, or add a colorful hint of red for an extra layer of warmth.
SHOP
Consider this your Sunday-afternoon-at-home starter pack: Socks and sweaters hand-knit with wintry motifs, slippers stitched from plush shearling, and cozy blankets you’ll be tempted to take from bed to sofa (and back again) are the surest way to turn a dreary day into a veritable snuggle-fest. Just add a roaring fire, a cup of mulled wine, and a good book (or a streaming TV marathon—we won’t judge).
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Carry On
Heart Wicker Basket by Atelier Vime, from $265, cutterbrooks.com
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Fuzzy Feelings
Patched Sheepskin Pillow Cover by Toast, $160, us.toa.st
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Melting Pot
Fondue Set Pro by Boska, $130, usa.boska.com
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Throw Party
Lambswool Caernarfon Blanket, $193, welshotter.co.uk
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Taken to Heart
Heart Collar by Clare V., $145, clarev.com
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On Display
Arts & Crafts Plate Rack by Cosmo Fry for Cutter Brooks, from $820, cutterbrooks.com
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Close Knit
The Tabi Sweater by Khaite, $2,600, matchesfashion.com
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Stir It Up
Heart Beechwood Spoon, $4, stabo-imports.com
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Toasty Toes
Poinsettia Wool Cashmere Crew Socks by Lisa B., $29, shopgreenroost.com
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Step Softly
Pia Slippers by Shepherd of Sweden, €135, shepherdofsweden.com
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Bedtime Bliss
Berry Gingham Linen Duvet Cover by Piglet in Bed, from $239, us.pigletinbed.com
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Warm Wishes
Flat Eric Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle Cover by Owen Barry, $89, owenbarry.com
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Stag Party
Pewter Handle Antler Letter Opener by Vagabond House, $45, vagabondhouse.com
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Wooly Grail
Little Lamb in Grey-Brown Fur and Beechwood, $180, clic.com
FURNISH
Our favorite Alpine-inspired furniture, lighting, and rugs prove that the simplest ornamentation can yield maximal results. Carved-wood furniture in uncomplicated shapes allows the grain’s beauty to shine, while plush upholstery and rugs are just right for lending warmth to bare materials.
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With the Grain
Lodge Sconce by Workstead, $1,750, workstead.com
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Fringe Benefits
Freya Lounge Chair by Formations, price upon request, jerrypairflorida.com
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Stick the Landing
Bruyere Stool by Studio Liaigre, $1,746, studioliaigre.com
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Task Master
Crane Desk Lamp by Summer Studio, $690, summerstudiodesign.com
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Natural Beauty
Swiss Back Chair by Nickey Kehoe, $2,200, nickeykehoe.com
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Cabinet Position
Armoire Poivre by Studio Liaigre, $31,550, studioliaigre.com
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Heart's Content
Isadore Cabinet by Egg Collective, $6,100, eggcollective.com
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Time to Reflect
Tree Mirror by Rose Tarlow, price upon request, rosetarlow.com
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Booster Seat
ND54 High Chair by Nanna Ditzel for Carl Hansen & Søn, $613, finnishdesignshop.com
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Triple Threat
Tabouret Berger by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, $1,065, modernplant.com
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Scroll Work
Lyon Chandelier by Formations, price upon request, jerrypairflorida.com
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Star Crossed
Kari Rug by Patterson Flynn, price upon request, pattersonflynn.com
SET THE TABLE
A dinner of fondue and speckknödelsuppe deserves an equally warm-and-welcoming setting. Stitched, carved, or painted, these tabletop pieces are rooted in traditional folk-art craftsmanship but still feel fully of the moment, adding a bit of woodland whimsy to any affair.
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Serving Looks
Foret Beechwood Servers by Thomas O’Brien, $72, copperbeechbythesea.com
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Going Nuts
Piqueur Oval Platter by Hering Berlin, €362, heringberlin.com
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Off the Grid
Roza Tablecloth by Arilloom, from $265, arilloom.com
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A Tisket, A Tasket
Salt and Pepper Wicker Basket Cups, $85, danielledrollins.com
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Pretty Pyrography
Basic Création Forks by Christian Ghion for Coutellerie Nontronnaise, €169 for six, coutellerie-nontronnaise.com
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Wood Works
Teak Creamer by Nickey Kehoe, $28, nickeykehoe.com
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Shroom to Grow
Sous Bois Dinner Plate by Pinto Paris, $468, scullyandscully.com
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Magical Mushrooms
Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Place Card Holder by Buccellati, $355, marymahoney.com
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Chopping Block
Hana Round Cutting Boards by Copper Beech, from $200, copperbeechbythesea.com
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In Stitches
Anisa Knotted Placemat by Casa Cabana, $85, overthemoon.com
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Branching Out
Maple Tapers by Stick Candles, $34 per pair, reedsmythe.com
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It's a Hoot
Paysanne Platter by Le Fanion, $560, lefanion.com
TRAVEL
Whether you’re an Olympic-level skier or mainly concerned with the après part of the equation, there’s an Alpine getaway to fit the bill. These six hotels and resorts offer top-notch amenities (think award-winning cuisine, private helicopter excursions, and indulgent spa treatments) in postcard-perfect settings, with interiors that are the very definition of chalet chic.
this article originally appeared in volume 10 of frederic magazine. click here to subscribe!