Draga & Aurel

Since 2007, Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow have been building a world where art and design continuously intersect. Working from their studio, Draga & Aurel move fluidly between collectible design, interiors, and artistic experimentation: never confined to a single discipline.

With backgrounds in art, fashion, and craftsmanship, their practice is rooted in an intuitive approach to materials and a strong sense of composition. Early on, they became known for transforming vintage furniture into expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces, positioning themselves as pioneers of upcycling within the design world. This spirit of reinvention still runs through their work today.

Their debut at Milano Design Week in 2009 marked a defining moment, leading to long-standing collaborations with leading design brands such as Baxter, Wall&Decò, Visionnaire, Gallotti&Radice, Poltrona Frau, and Giorgetti. Alongside these partnerships, the studio has continued to expand its own body of collectible work.

In 2019, they introduced Transparency Matters, an ongoing collection exploring the interaction between light, color, and layered materials. The works shift and respond to their surroundings, creating pieces that feel almost atmospheric, situated somewhere between object and artwork. The collection has since been presented in leading galleries and international fairs.

At Draga & Aurel, art and design exist in constant dialogue. One informs the other, sometimes blending, sometimes contrasting, resulting in work that is both expressive and refined, tactile yet poetic.