B&B italia forms new islands and icons at milan design week 2021

B&B italia debuts new shapes at milan design week 2021

interior furnishings ought to be timelessly relaxing as well as stylish, at least in the minds of B&B italia. inspired by peaceful holiday destinations as well icons of fashion, the italian furniture brand’s debuts at milan design week 2021 distinguish a wide range of unique seating and surface forms that reinterpret classics and reveal complete novelties. italian designers antonio citterio and monica armani were called in for these creations.

all images courtesy of B&B italia, credit santi caleca

antonio citterio creates an island of relaxation

designed by antonio citterio, the B&B italia noonu was named after an island of the madlives. to match, the sofa’s design appears to float, suspended in mid-air, as if an island itself. its supporting structure disappears from view whilst also being re-arrangeable in any position thanks to a roller cushion beneath the seat cushions.

overall, the sofa design has an inviting, relaxing character. this is thanks its deep seats which guarantee extreme comfort, as if a bold evolution of the chaises longues. it comprises four basic elements: a square, rectangle and then the ‘piano’ and ‘sail’. the piano-shaped base creates a welcoming curve in the backrest that also enables the sitter to distribute cushions freely. the ‘sail’ element provides a generous, rounded and organic volume at the front that recalls its island inspiration.

monica armani reinterprets a classic with allure O’ and flair O’

a new classic is born with the B&B italia allure O’ table designed by monica armani. it renews the shape of jackie O’s iconic eyeglasses, replicating her charm, luxury and poise as a furniture piece. elliptical geometric-shaped top surfaces – either as a square or rectangle and in two different sizes – balance atop a truncated pyramid base. these delicate proportions equal each other and strike a harmony of straight lines, sinuosity of curves and voluminous forms.

the flair O’ chair is the perfect husband for the table. the throne-like design matches with a truncated pyramid that widens gently on the back side as it nears the floor for additional strength. the result is elegant and charming. a swivel base option, where an automatic return mechanism turns back to its initial position, makes sitting and vacating the seat easier and more elegant for dining. as well as a range of fabric choices, the chair delivers the comfort renowned to B&B italia with soft, padded seating and an enveloping shape that wraps around the user.

‘for allure O’, a new family of tables, and flair O’, a small armchair, I designed light, precise, harmonious and lasting volumes that register in a person’s memory and evoke the fantastic glamour of the 1960s,’ concludes the designer monica armani.

collection info:

brand: B&B italia

models: noonu / allure O’ and flair O’

designers: antonio citterio / monica armani