Progetti has recently announced their 2015 presence at HOMI (Milan Rho Fair, January 17 to 20), Ambiente (Frankfurt, February 13 to 17) as well as at the Salone del Mobile (Milan Rho Fair, April 14 to 19). As usual, we are expecting to see creative new ideas of cuckoo clocks and furniture that distinguishes the brand and the… [Read More]
Polka Dots Fullwhite by Toyo Ito for Horm
Italian manufacturer Horm honours Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito by reintroducing one of his most iconic pieces in a new skin. The design of Polka Dots is reminescent of Toyo Ito’s design of the Za-Koenji theatre in Tokyo. The architect placed multiple methacrylate, circular inserts in apparent disarray on the doors, in stark contrast to the… [Read More]
Cross Table by Rizzini+Fattorini+Partners for Arper
Alongside the new Kinesit and Catifa Sensit collections, Italian manufacturer Arper has recently introduced the Cross Table that complements the two seating collections perfectly. Designed by Rizzini+Fattorini+Partners the adaptable Cross Table is equally suited for boardrooms, residential spaces or for collaborative work environments. The optional configuration arrangements make it an ideal contender for temporary meeting areas,… [Read More]
Arper launches Kinesit Collection
Arper has recently introduced Kinesit, the company’s first office chair that is 100% compliant with regulatory requirements. The design by Lievore Altherr Molina is light and minimal, featuring a fully adjustable seat and back. The fully ergonomic chair conforms to individual body types for optimal comfort, even during long periods of time. The chair features… [Read More]
Catifa Sensit Collection by Arper
Arper recently introduced Catifa Sensit, a new collection of sleek and modern office chairs. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, the new collection offers the comfort of a traditional office task chair without the bulk of visible technology. The new chairs offer an integrated mechanism in the back of the chair that synchronizes movement, allowing it… [Read More]
oXo Chair by Xavier Lust for Kristalia
This year, Italian manufacturer Kristalia has released the new oXo collection of chairs. The design was born from Kristalia’s ongoing research for new production technologies, and Xavier Lust‘s in-depth knowledge and fascination with aluminum. The oXo collection highlights the hallmarks that made Xavier Lust famous: curves created by his innovative process of bending metal surfaces…. [Read More]
Tuareg by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini
Tuareg designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini resembles an artistic installation more than a conventional floor lamp. References to the world of contemporary art stand out among Laviani’s sources of inspiration, ranging from echoes of land art to hand crafted architecture. The elegant tubular structure features a surprising “ordered chaos” with astonishing stability and harmonious shape… [Read More]
AFILLIA by Alessandro Zambelli wins the ADI Design Index 2014 Innovation Award
The innovative Afillia lighting collection by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo has been awarded the ADI Design Index 2014 Innovation Award. The collection was included earlier this year in the 2014 Edition of the ADI Design Index, a publication put out yearly by the Italian Association for Industrial Design. Check out our recent feature of Afillia… [Read More]
4/4 Modular Table by B-LINE
The Italian furniture company B-LINE has reintroduced this year Rodolfo Bonetto’s Quattro Quarti 4/4 modular table. The piece was first designed in 1969, gaining fast success for its multifunctional design. The 4/4 consists of four identical ABS plastic modules, that can be arranged in a variety of ways depending on its use. The multifunctional design… [Read More]
The trolley storage unit that made design history
The design of the iconic Boby storage unit has lasted through decades. Created by Joe Colombo in 1970, the trolley was originally designed to meet the needs of an architect or designer, but through the years, it has made its way through homes, offices, labs and even surgeries. In 1971 it was awarded first prize… [Read More]
