Martin Brudnizki Envisions a Bohemian Loggia Inspired by Cy Twombly

From studios in London and New York, Swedish interior architect Martin Brudnizki melds the ideas of glamour and whimsy into infectiously chic atmospheres. Widely known for his maximalist designs for London private clubs Annabel’s and Harry’s Bar, Brudnizki is constantly proving his genius for pattern, color, and creating a mood. 

“Cy Twombly’s work is based on classicism, but he does a modern interpretation of it,” says Brudnizki. “In the same way, my designs look back to look forward, creating spaces inspired by the past but completely of the future. This scheme for a loggia reflects that kind of eclectic mix—more bohemian than tailored, with colors all on the same tonal level.”

Quattro Stagioni: Autunno (1993–95) by Cy Twombly.

Cy Twombly, Quattro Stagioni: Autunno, 1993–95. Photo: © TATE, LONDON 2019

Antica dining chair from Bonacina1889; bonacina1889.it.

Antica dining chair from Bonacina1889. Photo: Courtesy of Bonacina1889

Vase 13 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn; svenskttenn.se.

Vase 13 by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Photo: Courtesy of Svenskt Tenn

Marble figure of Bacchus from Lassco; lassco.co.uk.

Marble figure of Bacchus from Lassco. Photo: Courtesy of Lassco

Gröna Fåglar place mat by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn; svenskttenn.se.

Gröna Fåglar place mat by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Photo: Courtesy of Svenskt Tenn

Needles sconce by Martin Brudnizki for the Urban Electric Co.; urbanelectric.com.

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Needles sconce by Martin Brudnizki for the Urban Electric Co. Photo: Courtesy of Urban Electric

Platter by Luke Edward Hall; lukeedwardhall.com.

Platter by Luke Edward Hall. Photo: Courtesy of Luke Edward Hall

Nomad fabric by And Objects for Christopher Farr; christopherfarr.com.

Nomad fabric by And Objects for Christopher Farr. Photo: Courtesy of Christopher Farr

Rosanna Murano glass collection by Campbell-Rey; campbell-rey.com.

Rosanna Murano glass collection by Campbell-Rey. Photo: Courtesy of Campbell-Rey

Side table by Gabriella Crespi; 1stdibs.com.

Side table by Gabriella Crespi. Photo: Courtesy of 1st Dibs

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2019 Summer issue in the section The Artful Home: Living Masterpiece. Subscribe to the magazine.