Cocoon, egg, bubble and capsule chairs vintage or contemporary The egg chair embodies the very essence of organic design and the spirit of the 1960s. With its enveloping forms and futuristic appearance inspired by the Space Age, this iconic seat has fascinated for over six decades. Passionate about designer furniture, I have always been captivated…
On September 18, 1981, in a Milanese showroom in the fashion district, an aesthetic bomb exploded. The first collection of the Memphis Group astonished, shocked, and fascinated: furniture in garish colors, lamps defying the laws of balance, surfaces covered with psychedelic patterns, a formal exuberance that seemed to openly mock fifty years of modernist good…
Why the Atollo, born in 1977, is still an absolute icon? There are lamps that you replace. And then there’s the Atollo. An icon of Italian design created in 1977 by the Milanese designer Vico Magistretti for Oluce, it has never been retouched, modified or “reissued”. It is sold today exactly as in 1977, or…
When Matter Becomes Signature The contemporary kitchen is no longer built on compromise. It asserts itself as a space of expression where every surface tells a story, where every material dialogues with everyday life without denying beauty. Over the decades, the household goods industry has dominated people’s minds with its standardization and uncluttered functionalism. However,…
New York, 1950. The Museum of Modern Art inaugurates its first “Good Design” exhibition, organized by Edgar Kaufmann Jr. In the MoMA galleries, Scandinavian furniture, Japanese objects, and American ceramics coexist according to a single criterion: the intrinsic quality of design, regardless of price or prestige. While Mid-Century Modern celebrates American prosperity and Europe rebuilds,…
Florence, 1966. A group of young Italian architects found Archizoom Associati and begin producing provocative projects that question every certainty of modern design. While Good Design champions rationality and the Ulm School systematizes methodology, an Italian avant-garde radically rejects functionalism. Radical Design emerges—oppositional, conceptual, provocative. This movement, which dominates Italy from 1966 to 1975, does…
Are you looking for a top-of-the-range sofa with an original, soft and timeless design? ? The famous Cameleonda Sofa may be just what you’re looking for. In leather or fabric, the Camaleonda has become THE viral sofa of this decade! Created in 1970 by Italian designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, this modular sofa with…
When Milan Reinvents Daily Life Through Industrial Beauty Milan, 1954. In the workshops of Via Durini, Gio Ponti contemplates a Chiavari peasant chair that is one hundred and fifty years old. Around him, Italy is rising from its ashes with a vigor that astonishes all of Europe. That afternoon, Ponti decides to reinvent this anonymous…
High-end design furniture embodies creative excellence where exceptional craftsmanship meets innovation to transform our living spaces. From the historic Italian workshops of Brianza to century-old Scandinavian manufacturers, Milanese creative laboratories and legendary American institutions, each great brand cultivates a unique vision of contemporary design. This comprehensive guide catalogs the emblematic manufacturers that have shaped luxury…
196O: a new (design) Revolution is coming… The organic design movement experienced a significant boom in the late 1950s, building upon the pioneering work of figures like Eero Saarinen. The 1960s marked a radical turning point in contemporary design history. Amidst social upheavals and the excitement of technological progress, design evolved from functionalism to emotional,…
Boffi: Milanese Heritage in Service of Exceptional Design In the very exclusive universe of Italian high-end kitchens, one brand has reigned supreme since 1934: Boffi. This Milanese house has revolutionized the art of conceiving culinary space, transforming the kitchen into a true aesthetic manifesto where every detail tells a story of passion and excellence. Founded…
Joe Colombo Design: Let’s get modular ! A true star designer of the 60s, Joseph “Joe” Colombo was one of the most innovative Italian designers of the 20th century. Despite a career cut short by his death at the age of 41, he left a profound imprint on the history of contemporary design. Through his…
