The Salone del Mobile is the premier forum for the world’s most renowned manufacturers to present their latest products and concepts. In the design districts across the city, off the grid exhibitions and interactive installations showcase the latest products and ideas. Architecture Media editorial director Cameron Bruhn is this week scouring the city. Below are his favourites from day three. For more highlights of the fair, follow Artichoke magazine on Instagram and Twitter.
Patch di Fiammati collection by Missoni
This collection of sofas, poufs, cushions, tables and rugs features cool tones, smooth lines and linear graphics to create a vibrant collection. Designed by Rosita Missoni, the range shows off the endless interplay between furnishings and fashion with silk jacquards, watercolour tapestries and quilted fabrics all embodied in the collection.
Spence & Lyda is an Australian supplier of Missoni.
Roll chair for Kettal
Roll chair for Kettal.
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, this chair features a backrest made up of two independent “wraps” connected by colorful straps. A graphic, aluminum structure frames the cushions. The straps are connected to the main structure by two pins that can easily be removed, allowing the user to store the cushions when required.
Dedece is the Australian supplier of Kettal.
SU Collection of stools from Emeco and Nendo
The SU Collection features precise engineering and the use of new eco-conscious materials. The SU stool is made of reclaimed and recycled materials discovered through ongoing exploration of eco-conscious resources. SU seats come in three material choices, all of which demonstrate a more environmentally conscious way of doing things, using responsibly selected alternatives to some traditional materials. Solid reclaimed oak seats have been sourced from old architectural projects in the US and carved into the Emeco seat by Amish craftspeople in Pennsylvania.
Corporate Culture is the Australian supplier of Emeco.
Rolf Benz 50 sofa
Designed by Norbert Beck, this sofa combines all the best features of Rolf Benz – innovative relaxing functions, superbly comfortable sitting, and an extraordinary diversity of possible layouts. The Rolf Benz 50 was created as homage to the Addiform range, made in 1964, and offers plenty of freedom for contemporary interior design.
Rolf Benz’s Australian suppliers are Ultimo Interiors (WA), Transforma (SA) and Pad Furniture (Victoria).
Charlotte Perriand un’icona della modernità installation.
Charlotte Perriand un’icona della modernità installation
At the 2014 Milan Furniture Fair, Cassina has honoured French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand with its travelling installation titled Charlotte Perriand un’icona della modernità. The installation combines furniture by Cassina and fashion by Louis Vuitton to pay homage to the legendary designer. The colourful installation features five octagonal capsules constructed in vibrant tones of Plexiglas from Charlotte Perriand’s colour palette (red, yellow, blue, green and transparent). Each of these capsules houses the limited-edition LC4 CP chaise longue and mannequins wearing a selection of looks from the Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2014–2015 collection, which was inspired by Charlotte Perriand’s non-conformist style.
Corporate Culture is the Australian supplier of Cassina.
Gina chair for Edra
Designer Jacopo Foggini has created Gina, a chair that features an intensely swirled pattern of extruded polycarbonate. The seat rests on four wooden legs that are painted shiny black. The seat is available in several translucent shades: sapphire blue/aquamarine, gold/topaz and emerald green/ruby red.
Space Furniture is the Australian supplier of Edra.
Pina chair for Magis.
Pina chair for Magis
Following the success of the Pina chair, which was designed by Jamie Hayón and released in 2011, Magis has introduce new additions to this seating collection, including a low easy chair with a footstool, a low table and a playful rocking chair. The Pina collection is defined by its rich and unique wire structure and pineapple pattern.
Corporate Culture is the Australian supplier of Magis.
Scale Infinite by dRMM
Scale Infinite by dRMM.
Image: Giovani Nardi
Endless Stair, a popular installation at 2013 London Design Festival has been reinterpreted for a new site at the 2014 Milan Furniture Fair. Designed by de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects (dRMM), the scaled down iteration, renamed Scale Infinite incorporates six interlocking flights, in the same Escher-inspired configuration as the original, for a new site at the Ca’ Granda building. The interactive installation harnesses the possibilities of different levels, joints and pathways and gives visitors a new perspective of the Renaissance courtyard. Made from cross laminated timber using American tulipwood, the stairs demonstrate advancements in timber construction technology and sustainability.
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is a product of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).
