221May 14, 2014
A series of three stools that takes inspiration from the funny wigs of the famous toys for children. An object with a perky nature translated into an aesthetic language that creates a harmony with contemporary environments. Designed to be made in rotational moulding process. In her design she playfully references childhood nostalgia creating pieces that […]
222May 13, 2014
From the small Peg armchair, presented in April 2013, comes a series of beds with an upholstered headboard with a modern and elastic look. Peg bed keeps the characteristic curves of the Peg family, in this case for the headboard and legs in turned solid ash wood (bleached stained walnut, wenge or ebony). Peg bed […]
223May 13, 2014
The Wishbone Chair is perhaps Wegner’s most celebrated work. A light, attractive and comfortable dining chair with the characteristic Y-shaped back. The chair is a triumph of craftsmanship with a simple design and clean lines. Despite the chair’s straightforward appearance it takes more than 100 steps to make one. Amongst other things, the hand-woven seat […]
224May 12, 2014
“A chair with back legs like wooden stakes that pierce the sides of the backrest. The stakes give the backrest a nipped-in curve which provides firm lower back support and comfortable seating despite its compact size. A sweetly-sized lounge chair inspired by ‘supermini’ cars like the Fiat 500 and smart cars that easily navigate Milan’s […]
225May 12, 2014
On the occasion of milan design week 2014, british designer tom dixon is presenting a new line of furniture, lighting and accessories under the theme of ‘club’. the historic british members club is reimagined as a contemporary version of the gentleman’s hangout — a modern day home-away-from-home, a plush, exquisite haven where work and play […]
226May 10, 2014
Versoleil™ SunShade – Outrigger System A Versitile Combination of Aesthetics, Performance and Energy Conservation. Versoleil™ SunShades, the next generation of Kawneer’s sunshade platform, comprise a broad range of versatile products designed to suit almost any project under the sun. Pre-engineered for multiple Kawneer curtain wall and storefront systems, the common component design offers versatility in […]
227May 9, 2014
Doshi levien (nipa doshi and jonathan levien) has conceived a set of storage cabinets that resemble the improvised dwellings fundamentally found in developing countries across the globe. london studio’s ‘shanty’ storage units for BD barcelona feature monochromatic or colorful corrugated patchworks on their façades, disguising rationally and carefully considered volumes within for hiding belongings. the […]
228May 8, 2014
British fashion designer Paul Smith has applied his iconic striped fabrics to a selection of furniture by legendary Danish designer Hans J. Wegner, which will be presented in Milan next month. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wegner’s birth, Paul Smith picked his favorite pieces from those produced by Danish furniture brand Carl Hansen & […]
229May 8, 2014
The iconic chair has gone ‘gold’ in 2014 in the “Precious Kartell” themed launch in Milan. “Kartell has transformed plastic into a precious, noble and sophisticated material, while allowing it to retain its nature as an industrial material.” says Kartell. “Although produced in large numbers, and therefore within everyone’s reach, Kartell products have become luxury […]
230May 8, 2014
Maruni exhibited a range of wooden furniture by Naoto Fukasawa and Jasper Morrison from its collection of living items, alongside new products at Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2014. A showcase, the new Bruno sofa by British designer Jasper Morrison, features full rounded cushions on a bench-like wooden frame. The sofa is upholstered in […]