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The first item I ever bought from Zara Home was locally sourced from a glamorous outpost—Fiumicino airport. It was a dusty mauve vase, squat and spherical, with a rough exterior mimicking the look of the antique, too-expensive vessels I’d left behind at the Ponte Milvio market days before. It sat on my lap for my entire plane ride, precious cargo at 25€, and it has enjoyed prime real estate on my bookshelf for the near-decade since. I’m looking at it as I write this. I’d still give it a plane seat.
Zara Home launched in 2003, and while there currently are no American brick-and-mortar stores, it has been available to shop online for years now—though somehow, it still feels like an under-the-radar secret over here, stateside. This may be in part due to some confusion around what it actually is (you can find furniture and decor on there; you can also shop robes, beauty products, and, bewilderingly, a very stylish lint roller). But a cursory glance at its beautifully shot editorial imagery is enough to make you wonder whether the home products are actually worth it—I’m here to tell you that yes, they are.
Zara Home’s Must-Haves
In my opinion, the two best Zara Home categories right now are lighting and decorative objects. In the former, you’ll find sculptural pendant lights with organic silhouettes and more trend-driven table lamps—the recently launched Metal Collection includes a number of sub-$100 futuristic-looking light fixtures, if you’re looking for a small decorative treat for your desk to kick off the new year. Meanwhile, the category of decorative objects is as vast and vague as its name suggests: textured terracotta pitchers and paper maché vases, silver trays and toffee-colored church candles, iron candlesticks and stainless steel trinket boxes.
It’s also a great resource for any home buys that fall into the investment category. Peruse furniture, from slipcovered armchairs and sofas to compact stools and wooden chairs, and take your pick of the elevated bedding. (The linen textiles, which come washed in an array of subdued colors, are a particular standout.) It’s not all cheap—some of the furniture runs into the thousands—as the brand frequently features collaborations with designers like Vincent Van Duysen, Nanushka, and Collagerie. You may have to do some digging to find the right piece for you; but when the products look this nice, the challenge is a welcome one.
Ahead, 24 of the best Zara Home items we’re eyeing right now.
