Widening Horizons

BLUE FLUO ISSUE • n°38 • 2024

WIDENING HORIZONS

Above and right, top: the Atenae coffee tables designed by Maurizio Manzoni can now be enjoyed outside, too. They are presented in their new outdoor version at the Milan Design Week

Backed by extensive know-how and a style that draws on almost 50 years of experience, Cantori continues to renew its furnishing concept. Now it has a new focus, emphasising exterior spaces

by Marta Bernasconi - ph. courtesy by Cantori

In the furnishing sector the name Cantori means Made in Italy in the best sense of the term. This is partly down to the work of Federica Cantori –together with her brother Marco, the company’s general manager, she has transformed the Marche-based brand founded by her father Sante into an international concern, setting her distinctive hallmark on the interiors sector, a market that demands a high degree of personalisation. As the brand’s marketing manager it is her task to shine a spotlight on Cantori’s distinctive features. “Our collections interpret the most significant changes in our way of experiencing spaces. For some years now we’ve seen a trend in living in homes, yachts, hospitality facilities, where every area is experienced and interiors and exteriors blend into one another. We’re seeking wellbeing in the spaces we live in most and furnishings plays a fundamental role in the contemporary lifestyle”. The brand’s offer comprises furniture and accessories for all the spaces of a home, and from the outset Cantori has placed a special emphasis on using and working metal. Over time the brand has skilfully complemented this with a range of other materials, especially wood, glass and marble. Every piece is made using raw materials from Italy and a local workforce, and it is this artisanal spirit that makes Cantori a name to be reckoned with in the world of bespoke production. The company has gradually structured itself in response to this challenging type of design specification. “We emphasise production versatility and in-house consultancy services. The network of specialised local artisans we work with enables us to handle every material with great expertise and

The iconic Twist collection by the Castello Lagravinese Studio is based on twisted leather bands cladding the metal structure. This year the armchair and sofa are joined by the Twist chair version

create a product that meets the demands of a demanding clientele, including the requirements involved in certification”. This is important for a brand whose collections frequently appear on board yachts and ships and which counts some of Italy’s largest yards among its clients. Finally, what new arrivals will Cantori be presenting this year at the Milan Furniture Show? “Our new products reflect what I said before regarding the extension of indoor spaces to include verandas, terraces and gardens, creating a single uninterrupted space. As a result we will be presenting Cantori’s outdoor collection: our iconic, most popular products will be made with outdoor steel, finishes, upholstery and covers”. This new collection has a special relevance for the nautical world, where the borders between interior and exterior are often only virtual. www.cantori.it

This page: Federica Cantori, marketing manager for the brand. Armchairs and sofas from the Twist collection.

Opposite page, the Milton table designed by Luca Roccadadria, presented this year in an outdoor version