Italian design
The result of a long process of research into the mechanics of solid pieces, Move is inspired by the organic forms that wood takes in nature, reinterpreting them through Giorgetti’s tradition of fine cabinet making.
May Milano Design Week commence. This year at Milan Design Week: an inspired mix of 70s-inspired collectible design and architectural furnishings, cutting-edge kitchen technology, and legacy designer collaborations, notably Neutra’s with Zaha Hadid and Tapis Rouge with Armando Milani.
Designers from around the globe are converging in Milan for Fuorisalone Milan Design Week, April 15 – 21 to exchange ideas and showcase projects that influence our current reality. Through a myriad of events, exhibitions, and installations scattered throughout the city, they aim to shape our present. The theme put forward by Fuorisalone.it, “Materia Natura,” seeks to foster a culture of mindful design.
For the second year running, the artist-designers Draga & Aurel took part with Todd Merrill…
In conjunction with the Cannes and Montecarlo Boat Shows, VENINI once again partners with the Ferretti Group brand, reaffirming their commitment to design and innovation. The exclusive creations of VENINI are now on board the latest models from the shipyard, Custom Line 140′ and Custom Line 30′, seamlessly integrating into interior designs and enhancing them with vibrant colors and sinuous shapes, crafted by master glassblowers in Venetian furnaces.
Molteni&C is partnering with Breast Cancer Research Foundation – BCRF to support the brightest minds in science by holding an online auction featuring four limited-edition Porta Volta armchairs by Herzog & de Meuron in a distinctive pink hue. The auction will take place on liveauctioneers.com through October 31st, 2023. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Foundation.
The prestigious Rossana Orlandi Gallery made its debut at the Lake Como Design Festival, where it presented the art-design project LEWIT, a monumental bed sculpture that arose from a creative symbiosis between Draga & Aurel and eclectic architect Giuliano dell’Uva, in collaboration with the Italian textile company Somma1867.
The event took place in the fireplace room (Sala del Camino) of Villa Olmo, one of the lake’s most charming historical dwellings. LEWIT was showcased as a free-standing furnishing item designed and made as a three-dimensional artwork. It merged contemporary taste and aesthetics with explicit references to the artistic avant-garde of the 1960s and 70s.
Salvatori’s unwavering commitment to sustainability is further underscored by other creations like Lithoverde®, Romboo, Lost Stones, and the newly introduced Passepartout. These designs exemplify the company’s belief that elegance and environmental consciousness can coexist seamlessly. Patchwork stands as a tangible step towards a more sustainable future, aligning perfectly with Salvatori’s promise to prioritize the Earth’s natural resources.
In Europe, there is a greater prevalence of smaller, independent furniture stores and boutiques, and Europeans are more inclined to prioritize local businesses over big box stores. In the United States, larger chain stores, department stores, and online retailers dominate the market, offering a wide range of furniture options at various price points.
Available in a range of 7 colors, the Phoenix set is composed of a guest towel measuring 30×50 cm, a face towel in the size 60×105 cm, and a bath sheet of 50×100 cm decorated by fringes on the shorter sides. The collection also includes a soft bathrobe in two sizes, featuring a geometric pattern. Produced in 100% cotton, the towels and robes of the Phoenix collection transform the bath into a relaxing, lingering moment, thanks to their exceptional enveloping softness.