Hästens Grand Vividus by Ferris Rafauli, an exclusive collaboration
Hästens has a rich history running back through six generations—from their roots as master saddlers to Hästens appointment as Royal Purveyors, and the Spirit of Excellence that drives the company forward into the future. Share
Hästens has teamed up with world renowned master designer Ferris Rafauli to launch an exclusive collaboration – Grand Vividus, which represents a new level of comfort, craftmanship and luxury, drawing on our expertise gained since 1852.
Rafauli, known in the design world for his innovative projects and luxury home creation for elite clients around the world, took inspiration from Hästens’ heritage and long history as bed and saddle-makers to create the Grand Vividus. The result is a continental bed combining a timeless and classic design with Rafauli’s unique style.
Ferris Rafauli is the true master in designing ultimate luxury products and lifestyle. He has the sense or the feeling and the deep understanding of our product. We’ve worked with him for more than 10 years. Jan Ryde, 5th Generation and CEO of Hästens
The Grand Vividus exudes luxury, quality and design without compromise to become a work of art for the bedroom. Entirely built by hand by Hästens most esteemed craftsmen, in the manufacturing facility in Köping, Sweden.
Shagreen
This richly textured hide has symbolized the pinnacle of sophistication and luxury for many centuries. Rafauli has revived this exclusive leather, using it on the corners and decorative handles.
Golden Brass Details
Reminiscent of the buckles and studs on horse saddles and our lineage as saddle-maker to the Swedish Royal Court – Grand Vividus is adorned with an impressive name plate. All leather details are also secured by hand with golden brass studs.
The Bed Fabric
Made from 100% breathable cotton, Grand Vividus is beautifully upholstered by hand with a unique woven fabric designed by Ferris Rafauli, based on Hästens’ iconic horse insignia originally created in 1917.
Naturally Tanned Leather
High quality European leather which is tanned without chemicals and carefully dyed in four unique colors chosen by Ferris Rafauli to suit most interior color schemes. The leather is cut with utmost precision and all edges are burnished and polished for an ultra-smooth finish.
Nubuck
The impressive solid base is upholstered in debossed check-pattern nubuck. Each beautiful, continuous length is reminiscent of a world of luxurious travel. The nubuck is especially created and dyed for Grand Vividus in Rafauli’s four versatile color choices.
