Basetale

Designers based in Tbilisi, Georgia, Tinatin Dzirkvadze and Iki Antelava have been
working on interior design projects for over a decade. With backgrounds in architecture
and interior design, they celebrate an artistic approach to space and the creation of
sensual objects.

The world — and particularly Tbilisi — is full of contrasts. As a duo, they are deeply
influenced by this condition, embracing opposing ideas and visions and allowing them to
complement one another. This dialogue between difference is central to their practice.

There is an inexplicable joy in seeing people feel exactly what you intended them to
feel. Their work invites you to be captivated by form, material, and the juxtaposition of
ideas within each furniture piece. They aim to evoke a full spectrum of emotions,
intentionally presenting complexity in a simple, joyful way.

Art becomes a form of expressing reality. In their exploration of metal, they introduce
softness through threads — looping them around cold, rigid surfaces and transforming
the material from unwelcoming to gentle and nostalgic.

For their illustrations, they draw inspiration from traditional Georgian folk tales and
legends. Black-and-white sketches depict main characters and elements of nature,
adding a whimsical layer to stainless steel furniture. This contrast makes each piece
more poetic, emotional, and imbued with a sense of nostalgia.