The annual rendezvous for design lovers reconvenes today, bringing together the biggest manufacturers and key players at Milan Design Week and the Salone del Mobile show, along with Fuorisalone events. Set to run until April 23, the Milanese affair promises an outstanding showcase for quality, innovation, and creativity. Here is a preview of the best in show:
Dahlia armchair by Etro
Designed by Marco De Vincenzo for Etro, the Dahlia armchair is the perfect reflection of the two founding themes of the brand: fabric and color. Enhancing its contemporary lines inspired by Milanese design is the Pluma floral fabric – a rich and textured brocade in three different color themes of blue, green, and brown.
Fulham swivel armchair by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Perfectly in tune with the mood of the collection, the Fulham swivel armchair design blends contemporary elements with 70s vintage influences. The piece is composed of a structure in iron, along with polyurethane foam padding and a seat in multilayer poplar wood with elastic webbing. Its allure is heightened by a soft bouclé fabric upholstery, which accentuates its curves and imbues a sense of comfort.
Perry Up by Flexform
Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Perry Up sofa offers impressive proportions and elegant design. It features a graceful base made of tubular metal and stylish cast feet, which come in multiple finishes. The sofa’s internal structure is wrapped in a generous layer of goose down, making it comfortable and aesthetic. Refined piping outlines the shape of the sofa, creating attractive color contrasts between the upholstery and the piping hue.
Lido Cord Outdoor by Minotti
The Lido Cord Outdoor seating collection designed by GamFratesi has been given a fresh look that reflects Minotti’s vision of a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor spaces. The backrest frame of the seats is constructed from stainless steel with a bronze-colored varnish, and is covered with polypropylene cords available in a range of colors from traditional neutrals to brighter shades. For the new 2023 Outdoor Collection, the cord comes in a new black color, adding a bold aesthetic identity and character to this outdoor furniture family.
Dahlak sofa by Roberto Cavalli Home
Dahlak is a modular outdoor sofa designed with captivating lines and an inviting charm. With its large and comfortable seat, the sofa presents the typical themes of the Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors line – the geometric and bold shapes of contemporary inspiration and the combination of fabrics with different animal patterns, including giraffe, zebra, and jaguar, in an elegant and timeless black-and-white combination. The use of outdoor materials ensures maximum resistance to the effects of the weather, making it perfect for creating a comfortable and relaxing oasis on the terrace or in the garden. The Dahlak’s structure is made of multilayer poplar wood and polyurethane foam, entirely covered with water-repellent fabric.
Terence sofa by Armani/Casa
The Terence outdoor sofa is a three-seater with a solid teak structure. The base and backrest have been carved with a woven effect, adding a touch of elegance to the design. The sofa features a jacquard fabric, specially designed for outdoor use, with a palm leaf motif in a sage bronze color. The fabric is inspired by the Aida wall-covering.
The Heritage Collection by Molteni&C
Molteni&C’s Heritage Collection is a tribute to some of the most prominent designers of the 20th century, including Gio Ponti. In this collection, the Ponti’s D 154.2 chair has been re-imagined for outdoor use. This chair was originally part of the architecture and interior design created by Ponti for Villa Planchart in Caracas, Venezuela. The chair’s iconic winged shell has been remade in rigid polyurethane, which supports a softly upholstered, yet water-repellent seat cushion, creating a technically advanced and classically refined seating concept.
Tee Indoor by Masiero
Designed by Valerio Cometti+V12Design, the Tee lighting collection is the result of the search for the meeting point between geometric rigor and class. The luminous glass spheres are adorned with delicate spiral engravings, which give the impression of slow rotation. The tubular metal stems, finished with a coppered gold galvanic coating, end with truncated metal cones that hold the spheres, resembling the delicate shape of calla lily flowers. The collection includes suspended ceiling lights, and floor, table, wall, and ground versions, making it highly adaptable to any architectural space.
Zenit bookcase by Rimadesio
Designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, the Zenit bookcase is a modular and versatile system that reflects the company’s values of innovation, style, and eco-friendliness. The bookcase version features new backlit uprights and suspended units, with fully extractable drawers that have a push opening system and soft close. Zenit is available in various finishes, including lacquered glass, wood, fabric, and synthetic leather, allowing an easy stylistic integration in any environment. Like all Rimadesio products, Zenit system follows the principles of sustainability in its production process, with the use of 100% recyclable glass and aluminum and water-based lacquers. The Zenit system can also be completely disassembled for proper recycling.
Domus by Rubelli
From the refined elegance of porcelain and from daring experimentation, the first Ginori 1735 Home Collection has emerged: namely Domus, a collection of lamps, furnishings, and fabrics to mark the company’s debut in interior design. The four fabrics of the Domus Collection (Oriente Italiano, Sagitta, Saia e Ondori) are the result of a four-handed work made by the Rubelli designers with Ginori 1735 and Luca Nichetto. The fabrics are all jacquards produced in the Rubelli mill in Cucciago (Como). The discovery and combination of new materials comes forth with a distinctive style in Ginori 1735’s Oriente Italiano porcelain collection. The weaving of the threads in cotton and viscose jacquard fabrics is reminiscent of the play of light and shade on porcelain, such as that seen in watercolors.
Cameron table by Visionnaire
Designed by Alessandro La Spada, the Cameron table features a sculptural base as its main focal point. The base is obtained from the combination of two specular blocks, which helps to minimize material waste. The design of this dynamic and visually engaging piece highlights the interplay between solid and void and seamlessly blends art and functionality.
Eklektikos by Sicis
Sicis has launched a new collection of textiles, which will complement its existing offer. The fabrics are designed using the jacquard technique, featuring a floral style that that takes up the three-dimensionality of the mosaic to cover and bring a new freshness to the seating and sofas of the Home Collection. The Zeno modular system, which was first presented at Salone 2022 now returns in a double-sided lounge version.
Home Jewels by Officine Gullo
Officine Gullo’s new collection includes several distinctive pieces of furniture that can enhance your living area and blend seamlessly with any type of decor and space. The new mobile cart is a versatile and compact piece of furniture, created by combining resistant materials and a clever design at the service of functionality and aesthetics. It includes two ice compartments, four compartments for condiments, a pull-out tub for utensils, an accessories drawer and another drawer for glasses, with insides and partitions in wood. The cart is totally customizable in colors and finishes.
Souffle d’Hermès Lamp by Hermès
Designed by Finnish designer Harri Koskinen, the Souffle d’Hermès lamps are objects for contemplation. Exploring the material nature of glass, they are equally fascinating whether switched on or off. They are functional, transparent, and embody both simplicity and resilience. Available in colors like blackcurrant, fern, and burnt orange, these lamps showcase the enchanting art of glassblowing.
Oro 24K by Dolce & Gabbana Casa
An ode to the opulence of the Baroque, the Oro 24K line showcases the glorious splendors of that period through precious fabrics and smooth or hammered surfaces of furnishings. In particular, the wavy effect on some of the furnishings is brought forth distinctively via extraordinary handwork rooted in the great Italian tradition of fine craftsmanship.
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