The rise of the Pineapple for home and interiors

The pineapple is a tropical fruit that has predominantly been used as a symbol of luxury and hospitality. It is regarded as a status symbol too because in early European society, pineapples could not be grown on European soil, and therefore, only the affluent could afford to import them.

Subsequently it has been traded globally as a commodity, and planted in foreign lands.

Today the pineapple is favoured by food buffs due to its sweet taste for creating exotic dishes, but also  the beauty of its symmetry makes it ideal for decorative products thus popular as a theme for interior designers.

A decorative piece, Pineapple Ceramic Vase (Dimensions: H:390 mm Dia:300 mm) has a stunning and unique texture and glorious green glaze, making it the perfect accessory to create an instant style statement, available at
Luxeology Home (Luxeology.co.uk)

UK designer and botanical artist Emma van Klaveren who has been painting professionally for 25 years, initially as a Muralist and Decorative Painter, then as Head of Art at two large preparatory schools is now a freelance Botanical Artist and Illustrator.  She has a Diploma with Merit from The Chelsea School of Botanical Art, she is a Painting Member of The Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society, The Association of British Botanical Artists (ABBA), The American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and Amicus Botanicus.   Emma works with industries and magazines who use botanicals in their products and in their marketing. She also welcomes private commissions.

A 100% cotton towel made in the UK, featuring a pineapple design using
Emma van Klaveren’s original watercolour.  Dimensions: 70 x 47cms.

Emma van Klaveren has just launched a soft 100% cotton towel  'ANANAS COMOSUS' made in the UK, a design using Emma’s original watercolour.  Measuring 70 x 47cms, it is available at Emma van Klaveren's website.

Pineapple Table Lamp from Annabel James has dimensions: H60 x W13 x D13 cm without shade

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Meanwhile, over at online store Annabel James, this Pineapple Table Lamp. reminiscent of the pineapples featured on the finials of gate posts of grand houses, is a sophisticated way to bring the pineapple trend into one's home. It is handcrafted in polished aluminium and paired with a contrasting black linen shade.  Annabel James was established in 2013, in the heart of the English countryside on the Hampshire/West Sussex border, offering carefully curated affordable luxury gifts and home and garden accessories.