FURNITURE IN FREEDOM

By Manila Jo

SEVERAL NOVELTIES WERE PRESENTED AT THE LAST SALONE DEL MOBILE IN MILAN. TO LIVE YOUR HOME IN EXTREME FREEDOM

STILNOVO

The shape of this collection of lamps recalls and pays homage to the old candle holders with Bugia is a table or wall lamp in the single or double light versions, as simple as it is ingenious. handles, commonly called “bugia” . Design by Roberto Beretta, Antonio Macchi Cassia for Stilnovo.

CONNUBIA

The Reef armchair, designed by Michele Menescardi for Connubia: every material used, from the upholstery, to the internal structure, to the packaging, was selected from an eco-sustainable and circular perspective. It won the IF Design Awards 2023.

ZANOTTA

Sciangai - the iconic folding coat stand design by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi in 1973, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Zanotta celebrates this milestone anniversary with Paolo Lomazzi by creating a special unlimited numbered edition: Sciangai 50, an explosion of bright and joyful colours.

VALENTINI

Stone is a sofa by Valentini characterized by informal lines and dynamic shapes. Individual modules and repositionable backrests combine to accommodate the space, while tailored details, such as the double stitching that runs through the seat, embellish it.

POLTRONA FRAU

Acqua di Parma, together with Poltrona Frau, presents the first Smart Hom e Diffuser, Smell, for environments that combine design and home-automation technology in an entirely innovative way. The cover in Pelle Frau®, delicately created by hand with tailored sewing and details, expresses the noble workmanship of Poltrona Frau. Designed by GamFratesi.

DRIADE

Kalmo is a simple, minimalist chair with essential lines. Designed by Karim Rashid for Driade, it is composed of 3 elements that come together to form a piece of furniture for everyday use, Kalmo is an object with a domestic flavour that conveys a sense of calm and serenity to the environment.

MIDJ

A set consisting of three wall mirrors with bronzed, silvered and smoked back frames. The three mirrors, of different sizes from each other, can be oriented as desired; design Roberto Paoli for Midj.

FOSCARINI

From work with Ludovica+Roberto Palomba comes Hoba by Foscarini, a family of blown glass lamps that translates the perfect imperfection of a handcrafted object into a mass-produced lamp.

VENINI

A capsule collection, Magenta by Venini, interprets the symbolic color of 2023 by using it to dress some of the brand’s icons: Fazzoletto, Balloton, Deco and Opalino.

PAOLA LENTI

Agio, design Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti, is a modular seating system for the interior consisting of large elements that can form both large islands, where the elements are oriented in different directions, and more traditional linear sofas (ph. Sergio Chimenti).

LUXI

Clop, is the new nonconformist chair, the brainchild of Il Prisma: its ‘nonarmrests’ allow for different postures depending on the occasion of use: from moments of intense work to moments of pause and relaxation. By Luxi.

CECCOTTI

The new edition of the Deriva table by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrance for Ceccotti: “Deriva”. Great interpreter of elegance and modern experimentation, the Deriva table has an elegant, clean design with the tabletop shaped like a large porthole. A large and important solid wood frame holds the tabletop available in two different versions.

CALLIGARIS cept store in Milan, to redesign some of the most iconic products of its catalogue. These creations will be available in Milan in a unique spot that combines culture, fashion and design. Four iconic United Pets’ products coated in the concept store’s black&white pattern, in a unique mix of art and pop. Bon Ton disposal pick up kit, Crick & Crock food container and Pappy bowls become real furnishing accessories that will merge human’s and pet’s world.

Breeze is a table born from a play of geometries, almost a 360° optical illusion, and is inspired by the “ellipses” of artist Turi Simeti. Designed by Archirivolto for Calligaris, it is available in 2 sizes.

Papillo Outdoor is the freestanding seating system created by Stefano Spessotto for Ditre, composed of three new totally water-repellent organic modules that are also perfect for poolside.

SHORT AND LONG TERM SERVICES.

Crick & Crock, design:

Stefano Giovannoni

Funny dry pet food container made of black matte recycled plastic, with white circle and signature in contrast. Crick & Crock feature semi-hermetic covers in the shape of cat and dog that keep the food fresh and are washing machine safe. Spoon for food measurement included.

Bon Ton, design:

Ilaria Gibertini e Giulio Iacchetti

Dog disposal pick up kit. Bon ton is made of black matte recycled plastic, with white circle and signature in contrast. 10 biodegradable plastic bags included.

Pappy, design:

Ilaria Gibertini e Giulio Iacchetti

Cat and dog’ bowl made of black matte recycled plastic, with white circle and signature in contrast.Pappy features anti-skid bottom and frontal handle. H