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Mehdi Dakhli Brings Artful Luxury to The Alpina Gstaad: A Design Showcase Like No Other

Mehdi Dakhli Brings Artful Luxury to The Alpina Gstaad: A Design Showcase Like No Other January 31, 2025Exhibition, Gstaad0 Comments

Mehdi Dakhli’s Design Mastery Arrives at The Alpina Gstaad: A Fusion of Art, Craft, and Timeless Luxury

In the pristine embrace of Gstaad, where the peaks kiss the sky and exclusivity is a way of life, a new chapter in high design unfolds. Mehdi Dakhli, the visionary designer whose name is synonymous with refined craftsmanship, unveils his latest furniture collection in an exclusive pop-up at The Alpina Gstaad, running from January 27th to February 16th, 2025. This isn’t just an exhibition – it’s an invitation to witness the convergence of art, culture, and savoir-faire in one of the most prestigious settings in the world.

Sculpture of Thomas Schütte

For those who have followed Dakhli’s meteoric rise, this showcase is a natural extension of his aesthetic universe—one that seamlessly intertwines contemporary sophistication with time-honored craftsmanship. Fresh off his acclaimed work as creative consultant for the Chalet African in Gstaad, which has captivated international media, Dakhli now turns his attention to an even more intimate narrative: one of form, function, and the enduring allure of masterful design.

View in situ © Gary Morrisroe

Muravey chair, 2025
Pink Ivory, upholstery from Dedar
104 x 43x 35 cm
Unique piece

Muravey bench, 2025
Aluminium, upholstery from Pierre Frey
45 x 116 x 43 cm
Unique piece

Muravey stool, 2025
Bog Oak, upholstery from Pierre Frey
46 x 42 x 42 cm
Unique piece

A Dialogue Between Craft and Innovation

At the core of this collection is a meticulous attention to detail, a signature of Dakhli’s ethos. Each piece is a study in balance, between heritage and modernity, between raw material and sculptural form. There is an undeniable sense of presence in his work, a gravitas that comes not from ostentation but from the quiet confidence of pieces that are built to transcend trends.

In a bold curatorial move, Dakhli invites the works of contemporary African artists Esther Mahlangu and Seni Awa Camara into conversation with his designs, creating a space where artistry and craftsmanship dissolve into one another. This cross-cultural exchange reinforces Dakhli’s belief that luxury isn’t merely about opulence – it’s about storytelling, authenticity, and the art of living well.

Muravey chair, 2025
Rosewood, upholstery from Dedar
104 x 43x 35 cm
Unique piece

The Gstaad Effect: Where Art Meets Prestige

There is no better stage for such an unveiling than The Alpina Gstaad, a sanctuary of discretion and elegance nestled in the heart of the Saanenland. Here, against the backdrop of snow-dusted chalets and whispered deals, Dakhli’s creations find their perfect audience: connoisseurs who appreciate design not as an accessory, but as an essential.

The timing of this pop-up is no coincidence. Running parallel to MAZE Art Gstaad and culminating in the legendary Rosey Weekend (February 14-16), the event positions Dakhli’s work at the epicenter of Gstaad’s most elite cultural gatherings. In a setting where art collectors, tastemakers, and global luminaries converge, this showcase is destined to be one of the season’s most talked-about moments.

A Final Note from Shari Inessa

If Mehdi Dakhli’s work teaches us anything, it’s that true luxury lies in the details – a philosophy that Gstaad, with its meticulous perfection, understands intimately. So, whether you’re in town for the MAZE Art Gstaad fair, the Rosey Weekend, or simply passing through the world’s most exclusive alpine retreat, make it a point to experience this pop-up. Because, as any seasoned collector will tell you, the best discoveries are always the ones made before the world catches on.

And if you find yourself justifying another bespoke piece for your chalet?

Well, let’s call it an investment in the art of living.