curators of a fascinating world

C U R ATO R S
OF A
FA S C I N AT I N G
WORLD
Edition 1
WELCOME TO
OUR FIRST EDITION
This is our showcase of the most covetable gifts, homewares and
furniture available in New Zealand – from the rarefied to the practical,
from haute brands to undiscovered artisans.
THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME, FOR A LIFETIME – FOR YOURSELF OR ANOTHER
We traverse the globe, venture far from the beaten path and scratch
beneath the surface to hand pick and curate for you the world’s most
beautiful, fascinating things.
The idea of offering the best that will last a lifetime inspired the creation of the Malle W. Trousseau.
The elegant, modern trunk houses a selection of only the finest utensils, essential for enjoyable
cooking: designed to be used, please the eye, and last through countless meals.
Corso de’ Fiori offers a gift registry and personal service to help you
create an exquisite gift list that expresses your taste and lifestyle,
whatever the occasion. We also provide professional, in-house Interior
Design and Interior Styling services for dining rooms,
living rooms and bedrooms.
Three trays hold objects for cutting, cooking and containing: all chosen because they are well thoughtout, well designed and well made, by artisans with a genuine savoir-faire and love of their craft.
The last word in housewarming or wedding gifts – and an opportunity for friends or family to give a
lifetime of memorable meals and sparkling entertaining.
Corso de’ Fiori is the only shopping destination you need.
Visit us in store (locations are on the back cover): Auckland and
Wellington destinations both include a café in the building and ample
parking, for a relaxed shopping experience.
View our collections online at:
www.corso.co.nz
C OOK LE V E L
C ONTAI N LE V E L
C U T LE V E L
Products available as a set
or sold individually.
Products available as a set
or sold individually.
Products available as a set
or sold individually.
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This product is due in store mid to late November.
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TR ADIT ION,
H ER I TAGE A ND
CR EA T ION
Tradition, heritage and creation have crafted the remarkable reputation of this family firm.
Artcopi is a family run business, established in 1973 in Cholet, near Nantes. It specialises in hand
crafting elegant, witty furniture, inspired by the major styles of French cabinet making. Artcopi artisans
select their own sustainable cherry wood and solid oak from France. Stringent quality control processes
ensure that every piece is exceptional, from conception to completion.
Each piece is cut, assembled, polished and waxed to give the warm charm of old furniture. Pieces
are manufactured in France by traditional cabinet making techniques, before being hand finished for
authenticity. Fine sanding reveals the timber’s natural beauty, water based, solvent-free stains
highlight the grain, while gum lacquer and natural beeswax create a sheen
that deepens in beauty with age and use.
A TE LI E R E XTE NSI ON
DI NI NG TABLE
Oak extension dining table with
iron forged base.
$5,950
OAK SI DEBOAR D
French oak side board
with 3 doors and 3 drawers.
216x51x91cmh.
OA K C OFFE E TA BLE
Oak coffee table with
drawers & shelf.
130x70x38cmh.
$5,490
$2,990
A DJ U STA BLE STOOL
Adjustable metal stool with
leather seat.
HA LLWAY C A BI NE T
TO VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION VISIT US
IN STORE, OR ONLINE AT CORSO.CO.NZ
Oak & glass cabinet.
$5,490
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$590
SIMPLICITY & EVERLASTING QUALITY ARE THE HALLMARKS
OF THIS SUPERIOR BRUSHWARE BRAND
HERE, THE ADVENTURE STARTS, IN A WONDERFUL WORLD OF
CHILDREN’S TOYS, GAMES & ACCESSORIES
In 1947, the future husband of Madame Andrée Jardin, began making brushes, in Nantes, France.
His workshop supplied local industry and forged a reputation of excellence. Today, Andrée’s
grandsons make brushes in French noble beechwood and other naturally crafted products.
The story begins in 1972, with a group of friends seeking a common project to provide both work
and a bohemian way of life. They purchase an old mill that has fallen into ruins, renovating it slowly
and gathering their families under the one roof. They begin their project with screen printing and
making exquisite craft items…
These natural bristle brushes bring out the best in leather shoes and precious surfaces.
Buying an Andrée Jardin brush is a commitment to a century old tradition of French
artisanship, while their timeless good looks and lifetime guarantee say
‘non’ to the waste of throwaway plastic brushware.
BEEC H & W H IT E SI L K
EP O US E T T E
Made from natural beechwood and white silk bristles.
1 9 50 ’ S VINTAGE
C L O T HES B R U S H
Made from beechwood and
black silk bristles.
$43.90
$39.90
Cut to 40 years later, Moulin Roty’s children’s toys are still expertly designed in France using
the finest fabrics and materials. All designs are unique: some capturing the charms of a bygone
era, while others are up-to-the-minute. Ranges are created around characters and stories.
Using soft shapes and irresistible colour the result is timeless, quality products
for the young (and young at heart).
B EECH & HOR SEHAIR
B R OOMS
B R USH
Made from natural beechwood and horsehair bristles.
Made from natural beechwood and horsehair bristles.
$119
$59.90
M I NI WA RDROBE
M OU SE DOLL
Suitcase opens up into a
wardrobe containing a Sylvain
rabbit and Nini mouse.
Large (63cm) soft toy part
of the Les Jolis Pas
Beaux collection.
$149
$119
BRU NE TTE DOLL
GRA NDE FA MI L L E
C LA RI SSE
SC HOOL P I C N I C S ET
Clarisse is a beautiful 26cm
tall doll.
Everything your child needs
for a tea party!
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To view the full collection visit us in store, or online at corso.co.nz
To view the full collection visit us in store, or online at corso.co.nz
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5.
Relax
Created by Valerie Bietlot in her South African home in 2002, these handmade organic candles
evoke the intense hues and perfumes of Tanzania’s African heartland. Baobab’s refined fragrances were
developed by a renowned perfumer in Grasse, France: light, sensuous green scents that float elegantly
over woody base notes of cedar and sandalwood. And the glass vessels – collectable in their own
right – are the meticulous work of expert craftspeople.
Corso de’ Fiori now stocks the new Baobab Mountain range. Inspired by and evoking the
world’s loftiest peaks, there are four highly collectible candles in the range: Everest, McKinley,
Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro.
Loved by interior designers and perfume connoisseurs alike, Baobab has truly rekindled the
flame of the desirable household candle.
M CK IN L E Y
K I L I MA N J A R O
EVER EST
MONT B L ANC
SCEN T E D CA N DL E
S C EN T ED C A N D L E
SCENTED CANDL E
SCENTED CANDL E
Fill your home with the
exquisitely festive scent.
Burn time 400hrs.
This Kilimanjaro candle will
add a touch of luxury to any
home Burn time 80hrs.
A stunning black faux fur
covered scented candle.
Burn time 150hrs.
Featuring an aroma of
clove bud & mistletoe.
Burn time 80hrs.
$590
$190
$290
$190
MY K E R IN O S
VI C T O R I A F A L L S
OR ANGE R IVER
ZANZIB AR SPICES
E LE CT RUM CA N D L E
S C EN T ED C A N D L E
SCENTED CANDL E
SCENTED CANDL E
Immerse yourself in the
decadent scents of Ancient
Egypt. Burn time 150hrs.
Scented with amber musk,
patchouli herb & berries.
Burn time 150hrs.
Orange scents fused with
the calming influence of
chamomile. Burn time 400hrs.
Scented with cinnamon &
tumeric with sweet caramel.
Burn time 150hrs.
$239
$159
$339
$159
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EXCEPTIONAL
DETAILING
& SUBTLE
FRAGRANCE
REKINDLE
THE FLAME
INSIDE
BRINGING A MORE INTERESTING & UNEXPECTED DIMENSION INSIDE
SCENTS REMINISCENT OF CHILDHOOD
This Italian design house was founded in 1965; with a focus on classical furnishing and clocks, designed
and produced within the Italian tradition of quality and innovation. Fast-forward to today, and current
creative director Pascal Tarabay has developed highly successful collaborations with international
designers, architects, photographers and artists.
Founded in the 1920’s, Lothantique creates the finest natural products for your bath, body and home.
The company began by crafting the finest lavender essential oil and expanded to include sachets, soaps
and toilet waters. Inspired by the work of French filmmaker Marcel Pagnol’s ability to express the
fragrance of a flower, the company was renamed Lothantique.
Corso de’ Fiori stocks a playful collection of clocks, underpinned by seriously fine quality
materials, industrial technology and handcrafted production techniques.
The collection is painstakingly developed and formulated with natural ingredients; by applying the
traditional processes of Haute-Provence to advances in skincare technology. A commitment to preserving
the environment means using recycled and biodegradable materials wherever possible.
M IL L E LA N CE T T E
B I R D HO U S E
B UTTER FL Y W AL L
TIC MAGNETIC W AL L
LI NGE BLANC
J ’E NTE NDS LA M E R
LI NGE BLA NC
LI NGE BL ANC
W A L L CL O CK
CUCKOO CLOCK
CL OCK
CL OCK
DI FFU SE R
BATH FOAM
P I LLOW M I ST
LI QU I D SOAP
Large laser cut designed
wall clocks.
Also available in black, white
& yellow.
Large clock with 4 butterflies
to decorate your wall.
Playful images with wooden
shapes and a magnetic face.
Features scents of
clean linen.
Invites dreams of the
perfumed deep sea.
A light spray to perfume
pillows and linens.
Liquid soap in a
300ml bottle.
$389
$429
$379 - $690
$469
$74.90
$49.90
$19.90
$42.90
Pricing is subject to change as we await our new shipment in December.
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A CURATED SELECTION
Of Gift Ideas
P E RI GOT FE ATHE R D U S TER
The ostrich feather’s natural oils and
barbs capture dust without moving
it around.
NA TE RRA LI NDA BAG
Made from beautifully soft
Moroccan leather.
$99.90
$229
HANDPICKED B OOKS
HA D ES R OUND
C HO PPING B OAR D
C OM P A GNI E DE P ROV E NC E
FRAGRA NC E DI FFU SE R
International titles handpicked by us
for you - design, food and travel.
Version originale fragrance diffuser.
From $20
$44.90
Far too good looking to stay in the
kitchen, the Hades Round Board is
just about as hot as it gets.
$89.90
P I SC E S BE AC H TOWEL
Your stars for today: you’re destined
for a relaxing summer fling
with a Pisces.
BRONTE WA SH BA G
NAX O S T -S H IR T D R ES S
Read between the lines, the Bronte
wash bags in leak-proof coated
canvas perfect the art of
cosmetic organisation.
The Naxos T-Shirt Dress in marina
blue, is a thoroughly modern take
on a pattern inspired by traditional
Greek lace.
TIVOL I MODEL ONE
TAB L E R ADIO
$119
This AM/FM table radio has been
described as “the best sounding table
radio ever made”.
$24.90
$59.90
C LA SSI C TRI LBY HA T
Passers by need never know you’re
having a bad hair day. With the Classic
Trilby Hat, with its perfect brim width
and jaunty striped band, they’ll simply
notice your superb hat day.
$149
$499
A L W A YS F R ES H
DYO SHOP P E R BA G WI TH
A L W A YS N EW
Thoughtfully assembled prints, velvets
and linens to finish off the story your
room is telling.
LE A THE R HANDLE
Colour yourself amazed at the
usefulness of the Dyo Shopper.
$44.90
From $160
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A HAND PICKED
SELECTION OF FURNITURE
Corso de’ Fiori works with New Zealand furniture makers to offer
a selection of quality upholstered furnishings – which can be made to
order in a range of premium fabrics. For more immediate gratification,
choose from the imported hard and soft furniture items displayed
in our showroom. To complement both our upholstered pieces and
interior design objects, we import one-off antique furniture and
objects from Asia.
THE ANTIDOTE TO MODERN STRESSES – IMMERSE ONESELF IN LUXURY DAILY
Not for the shrinking violet, the Roberto Cavalli Home collection of premium quality bath linens is
a luxurious expression of the flamboyant fashion house created purely for bathing. Made in Italy,
these exceptionally absorbent towels are sumptuous 100% Egyptian cotton sateen for extra
softness and durability.
Corso de’ Fiori stocks a range of towel sizes, in restrained neutrals and
adventurous animal prints.
ANDRE W M A RTI N
M A V E RI C K C HAI R
Classically styled armchair with
distressed tan leather.
C ARLA C HA I R
A contemporary armchair
handmade in New Zealand.
$2,165
$2,950
BATH SHEET
B A T H S HEET
B ATH SHEET
B ATH SHEET
Giaguaro bath sheet,
beige/black.
Zebra bath sheet.
Araldico bath sheet.
$129
$119
Pitone bath sheet
camel/black.
$129
$129
C ORSO DE ’ FI ORI
C LASSI C SOFA
Featuring curvy physique
and turned legs.
A RM C HAI R
A classic and versatile
Victorian armchair.
$3,975
DI NI NG TABLE
Truss dining table in
pacific oak.
$1,690
$6,325
C ORSO DE ’ FI O R I
DU O SOFA
Fully upholstered and
slipcovered in 100% linen.
From $3,590
To view the full collection visit us in store, or online at corso.co.nz
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C LASSI C FI XE D BACK
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Auckland The Foundation, 8 George Street, Newmarket, Ph. 09 307 9166 Wellington Woolstore Design Centre,
258 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Ph. 04 473 7075 Stores open 7 days: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm / Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
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