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A close-up of the face of Bernini's St Teresa in Ecstasy. 

A sensuous waxwork of a reclining Medici Venus. 

94 images. 4 essays. 

A collectible publication published by the World of Interiors magazine in September 2026. Devoted to sex and erotica in design. Exploring the deep history of these motifs and themes in interiors objects by including pieces from a range of historical eras and cultures. Through commissioned essays from leading cultural voices, we examine how desire is expressed, concealed and subtly staged within the home.

Published in paperback by World of Interiors, 2026, 16.5 x 22.4 cm, 72 pages