The Design All Stars

Our Unbeatable World Cup XI

While the football world gears up for the 2026 World Cup, we present the only selection that is truly unbeatable: our Design All Stars. Specially for this occasion, we have assembled an ironclad starting line-up featuring exclusively designers from competing countries. Ten top nations battling for the world title, but already forming a winning combination in your interior. Engineered to last a lifetime and tactically balanced to perfection.

The Defensive Wall

1. Goalkeeper - Christophe Gevers (Belgium): Belgium is world-renowned for its legendary goalkeepers, and Christophe Gevers is the absolute bedrock of our defense. With his iconic CG01 lamp, he keeps everything out of the net. A robust Belgian monument whose timeless lighting neutralizes any attack of 'boredom' before it even starts.

2. Left-Back - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (Germany): The undisputed architect of the backline. Whether deploying the Barcelona Chair or the Tugendhat, his defensive strategy is as simple as it is genius: "Less is more". Nothing gets past this sleek piece of German engineering.

4. Center-Back (Captain) - Charles Eames (USA): As the leader of the team and the face of the host nation, Charles Eames naturally wears the captain's armband. As skipper, he strategically opts for the Eames Lounge Chair: pure authority, composure, and class. He commands the play and keeps the team steady from his comfortable position at the back.

3. Center-Back - Jean Prouvé (France): The perfect partner in central defense. As the 'architect of the backline', Prouvé ensures an ironclad construction with his Standard Chairs and the Compas Direction desk. Unyielding French ingenuity that no striker can break through.

5. Right-Back - Hans Coray (Switzerland): The quick, dynamic man on the right flank. His aluminum Landi Chair is lightweight, flexible, weatherproof, and always ready for a lightning-fast transition to the terrace.

The Creative Hub

7. Left Midfield - Sigvard Bernadotte (Sweden): The royal playmaker on the left wing. Bernadotte—literally a Swedish prince—brings smooth, elegant lines to the midfield. His Bernadotte pitcher for Georg Jensen delivers the perfect, refreshing assist time after time.

6. Central Midfield - Jasper Morrison (England): The tireless 'midfield engine'. His Cork Collection is sustainable, ecological, and quietly absorbs every impact. A reliable, down-to-earth force that keeps the game simple, clean, and functional.

8. Central Midfield - Miguel Milá (Spain): The Spanish virtuoso. With his refined, warm lighting—such as the world-famous, portable Cestita Bateria —he orchestrates the play with effortless passes and a welcoming atmosphere. A creative playmaker pur sang who easily wins over the fans.

11. Right Midfield - Alfredo Häberli (Argentina): The elegant technician on the right touchline. With his sophisticated Essence glasses, he injects pure Argentinian flair and rhythm into the squad. Light, sharp, and always ready for a sparkling attacking run.

From Front Line to Sideline

10. Striker - Frank Gehry (Canada): Our fluid striker representing the host nation. The legendary Wiggle Side Chair might look flexible and curvaceous, but it stands as solid as a rock. With his unpredictable, organic movements, he effortlessly glides through any defense.

9. Striker - Isamu Noguchi (Japan): Our towering target man upfront. With the impressive Akari E floor lamp (reaching nearly 3 meters high!), he towers above everyone else. A sculptural, luminous presence that completely dominates the space and wins every aerial duel.

12. The Bench - Martin Visser (Netherlands): Every coach knows a strong bench makes the difference between winning and losing. The Netherlands provides the ultimate resting place for our substitutes with the Slatted Bench (crafted in beautiful wengé wood). Sleek, minimalist, and always stand-by to step in style whenever your interior calls for it.

The Coach - Alvar Aalto (Finland): Although the Finns unfortunately didn't qualify for the final tournament this time around, we simply couldn't overlook Aalto as our elite foreign manager. With his groundbreaking vision of natural forms and human-centric design, he seamlessly molds these eleven individual greats into one harmonious, unbeatable unit.

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