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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

Graphic, lightweight and fluid, Zinta is a modular sofa system defined by the harmonious juxtaposition of smooth lines and warm materials. Its deep seat perfectly supports the casual recline of the body. Its system of variable lengths and gentle angles allows it to weave through a space with subtle dexterity. It can serve as simple, […]

From the little Peg armchair, unveiled in April 2013, comes a collection made up of a two-seater sofa, a three-seater sofa and a chaise-longue with a left or right armrest, all characterised by an ample seat and a soft and rounded profile. The upholstery, fixed for the structure and removable for the cushions, is available […]

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, the perpetually innovative Shell Chair (CH07), Carl Hansen & Son has partnered with Maharam, the leading North American textile resource, to curate a unique collection showcasing the stylish versatility of this iconic piece. Maharam’s diverse range of textiles, including homespun wool textures, re-editioned designs of the Wiener Werkstätte […]

Expormim is a Spanish company founded in 1960 that is seeking lately to recover rattan as a fine material and to recognise this artisan tradition of the Mediterranean countries counting on important designers and architects. With an extensive know-how and history in wicker products, Expormim opens now a new chapter through the vision of Jaime […]

The work of Finnish interior architect and furniture designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has received a new home as part of the Artek Collection. The Karuselli lounge chair with it’s futuristic yet inviting design is the first of this addition. The lounge chair and ottoman feature a white fiberglass shell and base with chromed steel accents and […]

A chair designed 70 years ago is getting a very of-the-moment makeover from Hella Jongerius.The prolific Dutch designer is giving Armchair 401, a classic created by Alvar Aalto in 1933, a contemporary makeover via darker wood finishes and ravishing color blocked textiles—part of an initial collaboration with Artek on a ‘crisp and tactile collection of […]

Designed for the home-office, Konstantin Grcic’s first chair for Artek, presented during Milan Design Week, is made from birch and features a circular seat that follows its rotational movement. Konstantin Grcic’s first design for Artek, the multifunctional Rival chair has been designed for those who work from home. With the use of materials, a mix […]