INDIA MAHDAVI
- Date of birth
1962
- Nationality
Franco-Iranian
- Distinguishing features
India's signature is a balanced mix of patterns, colors, and textures. It might seem almost clashing, yet the overall effect is harmonious. She favors materials that express contrasts—warm and cold, feminine and masculine.
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Biography
Based in Paris, architect and designer India Mahdavi founded her studio in 2000, creating projects spanning architecture, interiors, scenography, furniture, and object design. Her work is defined by color, geometry, and playful details, reflecting a cross-cultural sensibility and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Settled on rue Las Cases, Mahdavi has cultivated a distinctive studio environment that blends modern comfort, elegance, and subtle humor.
Among her latest works is the ROSARY headboard, created in collaboration with Bolzan—a geometric, padded design upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric and accented with customizable glazed ceramic rings, showcasing her signature playful palette. Mahdavi consistently explores the intersection of form, materiality, and color, establishing a unique visual vocabulary. Recognized internationally, she is celebrated for environments and objects that balance sophistication, livability, and spirited personality.
