For him, the universe is summed up in crystalline glass. Simone Crestani is a modern homo faber, having reinterpreted one of the oldest artistic crafts: glassmaking. A glass artisan and artist, as he likes to call himself, he is a true talent of Italian craftsmanship. A master glassblower…
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In the age of LED technology and cutting-edge lighting design, candles retain their charm without losing the romantic allure that made them immortal, more than a century after the advent of artificial light. The only real source of illumination for centuries, today they are an indispensable detail for those who love the soft, enveloping atmosphere that only the flickering of a flame can provide, not to mention the sophisticated fragrances, comparable to the chicest perfumes, that many of them release into the air when lit.
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By Sebastiano Tonelli. We met Laura Fiaschi and Gabriele Pardi, who told us about Gumdesign, a diverse company that covers all aspects of design, from graphic design to self-production. Tell us about Gumdesign. Who are you and what do you do? Gumdesign was born from the partnership between Laura Fiaschi and Gabriele Pardi; graphic design,…
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The 2018 sofa follows a rule currently shared by the design world. We're talking about comfort. A common trend, a specific mood that has led to the design of seating focused on the sofa's primary function: comfort. The design weaves a purely stylistic meaning around this feature, emphasizing the product's true use. Unnecessary and rigid superstructures are abandoned in favor of soft and welcoming forms.
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Ambiente Frankfurt, the five-day event dedicated to tableware, dinnerware, and houseware, kicks off from February 9-13, 2018. The most important international homeware fair, divided into Living, Giving, and Dining, features 4.441 exhibitors from 89 countries, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in a…
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by Maria Rosa Sirotti. Castelli, a small village in Abruzzo, is located at the foot of Mount Camicia at 500 meters above sea level, in the Gran Sasso National Park. The tradition of artistic ceramics, dating back to Etruscan times, has been handed down in the village for centuries. Its development was favored by the natural…
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Alessi's Spring/Summer 2018 collection pays homage to three designers who created some of the most iconic objects in the collective imagination: Alessandro Mendini, Achille Castiglioni, and Richard Sapper. Timeless, avant-garde ideas that have shaped Alessi's history. At the heart of this creative universe is the table, the primary muse and starting point that has extended, since the 1920s, to home décor.
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An event that grew within the Salone del Mobile.Milano but has evolved over the years, thanks in part to the tireless work of its founder and curator Marva Griffin Wilshire, into the most important design event dedicated to young talent. This year's edition (the 21st) will be, more than ever, an edition for...
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From April 17th to 22nd, coinciding with the Salone del Mobile, the 22nd edition of EuroCucina will take place at Fiera Milano in Rho. This event will provide a meeting and discussion platform for the industry's top Italian and international companies, and a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends in the most convivial space in living.
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The new comfort zone will be digital, responsible, and sustainable. The biennial bathroom fair is expanding and returning to Fiera Milano in Rho, from April 17 to 22, in pavilions 22-24, with many new features that combine ethics, technology, and relaxation. Now in its 7th edition, it boasts 228 exhibitors across 20.600…
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