A Preview of Milan’s 2017 Salone del Mobile
The 56th Salone del Mobile, Milan’s over-the-top furniture fair, is less than two weeks away. As always, throngs of international designers, architects, and industry insiders will descend on the Italian design capital during the weeklong event, which begins on April 4. This year’s edition also features the biennial Euroluce, showcasing the latest technology and most forward-thinking designs in lighting. —Josephine Minutillo
Brixx, designed by Lorenza Bozzoli for Dedon
Dedon’s first fully upholstered collection is a flexible outdoor seating system of square and rectangular modules made from powder-coated steel frames encased in molded polyurethane foam.
Sol_03, designed by Daniel Rybakken for Luceplan
According to designer Daniel Rybakken, his latest collaboration with Italian lighting manufacturer Luceplan is about “making a pendant light that occupies a large physical space with a minimal physical volume.” A translucent white film or a metallized mirror membrane is stretched inside a circular aluminum profile. A powerful light source projects a beam of light onto the large disk, either diffusing or reflecting the light. Thin rods connect the two main elements together, and the disc can be rotated at any angle.
Mía, designed by Nani Marquina for nanimarquina
Spanish rug maker nanimarquina is introducing a collection of standard-custom rugs for the first time. Buyers can customize their dhurrie rug using a web-based tool to choose the specific size, color, and finish, as well as every last detail by choosing between playful vertical fringes, minimal dashed stitching, traditional macramé fringes or embroidered fringes.
InOut419, designed by Paola Navone for Gervasoni
Practically bursting at the seams, this cozy loveseat by the always-playful Paola Navone is upholstered with polystyrene and a water-repellent polyurethane for use indoors or out.
Amante, designed by Cristina Celestino for Pianca
Young designer Cristina Celestino has created a contemporary bed inspired by traditional Italian design. The texture of the lacquered grissinato finish wood side panels echoes the pleated fabric covering the broad headboard and recalls the furniture of grand master craftsmen.
Scrigno del Cielo, designed by Cherubino Gambardella and Simona Ottieri for Capoferri
Nearly 25 feet tall and situated at the center of a small piazza in the Brera district, Scrigno del Cielo (Jewelbox in the Sky): Architecture Inside a Window, is a seemingly hollow tower that contains a secret treasure. The temporary installation was commissioned by Capoferri, a custom manufacturer of high-end windows and doors.
Scrigno del Cielo, designed by Cherubino Gambardella and Simona Ottieri for Capoferri
Nearly 25 feet tall and situated at the center of a small piazza in the Brera district, Scrigno del Cielo (Jewelbox in the Sky): Architecture Inside a Window, is a seemingly hollow tower that contains a secret treasure. The temporary installation was commissioned by Capoferri, a custom manufacturer of high-end windows and doors.
Anita, designed by Metrica for SP01
Making its international debut at the Salone, SP01 is a new design brand featuring a collection of beautifully detailed, hand-finished furniture, conceived in Australia and designed and made in Italy. Anita is an armchair with a sculpted external shell and a swivel base.