ENVIE • NOUN [ FEMININE ] • (DÉSIR) DÉSIR, BESOIN • DESIRE

ENVIE BY DONNA MONDI

The full collection, dubbed EnVie (French for desire), is an assortment of fine furnishings meant to entice and a reflection of Mondi’s unique design aesthetic.

EXPRESSION

Inspired by a fusion of European sophistication and global modernity, the collection is intended to evoke emotions of desire. Sensual lines, bold graphics, and edgy elements are a few of the undercurrents running through the line. EnVie was a way to explore her own creative desires through functional, practical furnishings that can find their way into many different lifestyles and interiors. And, as the ultimate expression of desire, the pieces in the collection were named after mistresses of famous European rulers.

DESIRE

PROVOCATIVE

DIANE: the bench

  • 55”W x 18”D x 18”H

  • Diane de Poitiers - the mistress of King Henry II, slowly killed herself by drinking Renaissance elixirs of gold meant to preserve her flawless beauty. The Diane bench with its abundance of gold has a timeless beauty that will never vanish.

AGNES: the CHAIR

  • 26”W x 28”D x 37”H

  • Agnes Sorel, mistress to Charles VII of France, was a true beauty often known to wear revealing clothing and eventually rumored to have been murdered by the son of her lover. The Agnes chair is dressed to impress, and one never knows what may unfold. Gathers of rich fabric make this lounge chair one you’ll want to keep around.

ANGELIQUE: FLUTED CONSOLE

  • 72”W x 18”D x 34”H

  • Marie Angélique de Scorailles ( Angelique) the mistress of Louis XIV that made all the other mistresses jealous. This gorgeous console will be the envy of all your other furniture with it’s sensual fluted profile and warm wood finish.

ANTOINETTE: SOFA

  • 81″W x 40″D x 31.5″H

  • The celebrity of all the mistresses and the OG influencer, known as Madame de Pompadour, she knew how to get the attention of King Louis XV. Her influence didn’t stop there as she was integral to the rise of Rococo style and elevating Paris to the cultural capital of the world. Our graceful and chic sofa will entice even the strongest-willed souls.

MADISON: THE RUG

  • 5’ x 7’ – Custom sizes available.

  • Our hide rug with intricate patterning reminiscent of an Art Deco skyscraper evokes emotions of an era of decadence. Color inflections of black, gold, and creme hair on hide complement a pattern inspired by the architectural detailing of the Art Deco period. Imagine this beauty in a scene from The Great Gatsby and reflect on the elegant fashion design of the flapper era.

ISABELLE: LOUNGE CHAIR

  • 33”W x 32”D x 30”H

  • Isabelle de la Tour, mistress of Prince de Conde. A female spy whose life depended on her ability to seduce. The provocative curves of our thoughtfully scaled lounge chairs entice and embrace those who choose to engage.

CAROLINA: DINING CHAIR

  • 22”W x 22”D x 32”H

  • Our Carolina Vanity chair was so popular we wanted to take her beyond the vanity. Thus, our Carolina Dining Chair was born. Still graceful and stylish, she fits in beautifully in both modern and traditional settings.

CAROLINA: THE VANITY CHAIR

  • 20”W x 21.5”D x 28.5”H

  • Carolina Otero, the mistress of Edward VII, was known for her coveted voluptuous shape. The Carolina vanity chair with its graceful, full curves will make you feel like you’re his one true queen.

GABRIELLE: the DRINK TABLE

  • 16”W 12”D x 26”H

  • Gabrielle d’Estrées was the mistress and influential confident of Henry IV of France. Even though she was one in a long line of dalliances, she left her beautiful mark in history by positively impacting the crown’s relationship with the church. Our Gabrielle drink table, with its strong and confident exterior, barely conceals a true heart of gold.

CATHERINE: SECTIONAL

  • 114”W x 77”D x 31”H

  • Catherine De MeDici, the “Black Queen” and consort to King Henry II, known for the great lengths she would go to in order to keep her family in power. The strong tailoring and subtle details of our handcrafted sectional will go to any length just for you. Literally.

ROSALIE: THE OTTOMAN

  • 48”D x 16”H

  • Known for her beauty and indiscriminate taste, Rosalie had her share of dalliances with nobility. Even though she wasn’t known to be the brightest, her soft exterior had a surprisingly strong foundation. Our Rosalie Ottoman is the perfect balance of both with its supportive structure and elegantly draped leather.