Virtual identity
Samuele Pagani dresses Re-Vive by Natuzzi Italia with a virtual suit that transforms the iconic design product in a work of art
Moroso, beyond reality
Mina Massaro dresses the Shadowy armchair by Moroso with a waterfall of mirrors representing the meditation process on the tangible reality. This is the concept that guides the artist’s participation to the exhibition organised by IFDM for its tenth anniversary in collaboration with the Brera Academy of Fine Arts
Suggestions from the East
An Yuanyuan conveys the charm of the Eastern culture into MisuraEmme’s design world. The outcome of this meeting is represented by Taoino, one of the 19 works exhibited at the Fondazione Stelline as part of the project that celebrates the tenth anniversary of IFDM
A play of influences for MisuraEmme
Aleksandra Santoemma’s project for the exhibition A decade of evolution in design is inspired by the stylistic approach of IFDM, consisting in internationality, open-mindedness and exposure to different markets and cultures. An approach that finds symbolic representation on the surface of the Taoino small table by MisuraEmme
MDF Italia and the metaphor of the journey
Jean-Marie Massaud’s Flow chair becomes the surface where IFDM’s journey during the last 10 years is symbolically represented. An artistic story by Lorenzo Fioranelli for the exhibition A decade of evolution in design
La Murrina towards the infinite
Francesca Santoro for La Murrina
Timeless icons
The stylistic sign of Jumbo Collection doesn’t fade in the artistic interpretation elaborated for the exhibition A decade of evolution in design by IFDM, but rather becomes direct inspiration for a new symbolic approach
A burst of blue for Giorgio Collection
Petra Cecilia Borgomaneri has aimed for an imaginative and spectacular effect for her personal interpretation of the Giorgio Collection seat. A heavenly blue cloud hovers over the setting of the exhibit A decade of evolution in design
DL Decor returns to the origins
Through a technique borrowed from Japan, DL Decor finds an innovative simplicity. The artistic merit belongs to the young artist Jacopo de Giuseppe, author of the work of art protagonist of the exhibit A decade of evolution in design by IFDM
Dreamlike visions for Asnaghi Interiors
The Easy bed by Asnaghi Interiors – brand partner of the exhibition A decade of evolution in design curated by IFDM in occasion of its tenth anniversary – leads to a direct reflection on the dream theme, developed by the young artist Chiara Melluso
Lem grows up
The Lem stool by Lapalma, that in the interpretation of Arianna de Stefani and Gabriele Farina takes the name of Waist Up and adds a lot of new meanings, is more than 3 metres tall. First of all the symbolic representation of the human ambitions
The copper Eden by Angelo Cappellini
A bucolic representation blooms within the wooden matter that defines the frame of the seat, protagonist of Erika Feraboli’s artistic reworking for the exhibition “A decade of evolution in design” organised by IFDM
The sacredness of the place
Angelo Cappellini's mini-chair becomes symbol of sacredness and memory. This is the way Lucrezia Zaffarano interprets for IFDM a classic iconic piece, to reflect on the importance of the place intended as physical and spiritual fact
A new look for Bang&Olufsen
With the Cool Modern Collection, Bang&Olufsen introduces in its catalogue a brand new style, inspired to the latest living trends and to the Art Déco movement elegance
Knoll’s DNA
An interview with Benjamin Pardo at Neocon in Chicago, Design Director of the American company, and Demetrio Apolloni, President of Knoll Europe, to learn about the aims and ambitions of the historic brand
The universal vocation of Andreu World
The Valencia company lands at Neocon in Chicago with the best 2017 proposals. From work spaces to hotels, from residential living areas to outdoor and spa environments, Andreu World offers seats with an unmistakeable style
In Bangalore a new showroom for Sicis
Sicis consolidates its presence in India with the opening of a new space within Keha House Showroom in Bangalore
Questions of geometry
Geometric patterns, both rigorous and dynamic, are making a comeback in furniture surfaces and coatings. They are a heartfelt tribute to expressive serialism
Visionnaire’s breakthrough: from family business to investment funds and now new management
In recent years, investment funds and private investor groups have invested in major, historic Italian furnishing companies, bringing changes and growth. Eight years ago, Visionnaire decided to begin a courageous, momentous revolution that changed its organizational and business model and set more ambitious targets. Since then, the business has taken off. Leopold Cavalli, now Brand Ambassador and still a shareholder in Visionnaire, talked to IFDM about the reasons underlying this important decision
Saint Tropez of Calligaris conquers Chicago
With his Saint Tropez collection, Calligaris wins the Silver Award 2017 of the Best of NeoCon Awards in Chicago