luca nichetto presents own brand for de la espada at maison&objet

luca nichetto presents own brand for de la espada at maison&objet
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having already created the ‘elysia’ chair, ‘stanley’ sofa and ‘laurel’ room tables in 2014, luca nichetto expands his furniture pieces for de la espada with a complete family of seven products under his own self-named brand. debuting at maison&objet 2015 in paris, ‘nichetto’ presents the additions of the ‘bergère ‘blanche’ armchair, ‘dubois’ bed, ‘harold’ writing desk, ‘marlon’ dining table’, ‘vivien’ dining chair, modular ‘mitch’ cabinet and ‘stella’ pillows in their element — an installation of a warm domestic setting subdivided into living, dining and bedroom quarters.

‘dubois’ bed at the de la espada stand during maison&objet 2015
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‘nichetto’ draws its formal references from the great american interior designers of the 1950s, italian postmodernism movement and scandinavian sensibilities, resulting in a collection that expresses a classic aesthetic, with a particular attention to detail. this is displayed in the stitching of the upholstered elements, executed in partnership with atelier AW bauer & co. of stockholm (historical tailors), as seen for example in the wooden toggles used as fasteners for the cushioning of the ‘elysia’ armchair.

detail of the built-in side tables of the ‘dubois’ bed
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this artisanal quality that nichetto exudes in his brand, is further enhanced by other collaborations with yulia yadryshnikova, responsible for designing the ‘stella’ pillows in different shapes and fabrics to be coordinated with larger pieces from the collection such as the bed, armchair and sofa. but, the three color palettes which define ‘nichetto’ can be attributed to photographer massimo gardone and his ‘herbarium’ project — an extensive research he conducted on natural elements such as flowers and leaves. luca nichetto pulls the natural tonalities, warm, cool, and neutral seen in gardone’s images, and applies these hues to the textiles and material combinations to ‘nichetto’ to enrich the collection.

bedroom detail with an arrangement of massimo gardone’s images hanging on the wall
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collectively, ‘nichetto’ is a cohesive family of furniture which interprets traditional craftsmanship into a contemporary vision, and can be used in the world of contract interior design, and residential work. the pieces, function well as stand alone objects proving their versatility within all types if interior settings.

‘boda’ table / containers that luca nichetto has designed for mimbre
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view of the ‘bedroom’ space
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‘harold’ desk and ‘vivien’ chair
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‘nichetto’ living room at the de la espada stand with the ‘blanche’ lounge chair, ‘elysia’ chair and ‘stanley’ sofa
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alternative view of the living room with ‘laurel’ coffee and side tables
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‘stanley’ three-seater sofa
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‘laurel’ coffee table
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‘laurel’ side table
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‘marlon’ dining table with ‘vivien’ chairs
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‘mitch’ cabinet
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look through the gallery below to find out more about each ‘nichetto’ product:

'elysia' lounge chair with 'laurel' side and coffee table
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'stanley' two-seater sofa
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'stanely' is available in both two- and three-seater versions, and presents a particular expertise in woodworking that is revealed in its joinery. the taut upholstery of the backrest provides a crisp appearance, while the deep back cushions with generously folded upholstery portray an exceptional comfort.

'stanley' two-seater sofa (profile)
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'stanley' two-seater sofa
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'stanley' two-seater sofa (detail)
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'dubois' bed
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'the 'dubois' bed system is crafted in premium solid hardwood and fabrics. its wraparound headboard provides privacy, while the exposed timber frame and generous expanse of upholstery exhibits the quality of materials and the craftsmanship put into the piece. it is available with a low or tall headboard, with optional bedside tables. the tall headboard version can be integrated with a side bench.

'dubois' bed (profile)
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'dubois' bed (detail)
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'laurel' coffee table
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'laurel' side tables are composed of two pure geometric shapes -- a cone and cylinder -- that intersect to create two wide and functional surfaces that are distributed at different levels. the hand-polished lacquer cone built from timber, sandwiched with alternating grain direction, appears to balance effortlessly upon the lower cylindrical base that is made from marble.

'laurel' coffee table (profile)
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'laurel' side table'
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'laurel' side table presents similar geometric volumes as its coffee table counterpart, but at a different scale.

'laurel' side table (detail)
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'stanley' three-seater sofa
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'harold' desk
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'harold' is a classic writing desk that is crafted in solid hardwood, with polished lacquered accents. the work surface features a tabletop drawer, along with open storage spaces. upward curves at the side of the tabletop are machined from planks of timber, while slender H-frame legs, joined with wedge tenons provide visual levity and support.

'harold' desk
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'mitch' cabinet
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'mitch' is a modular cabinet system which can be arranged in numerous configurations. organized from solid hardwood and polished lacquer elements, the structure takes influences from traditional venetian doorbells, with burnished brass used for detailing throughout, offering an interesting contrast of materials that speaks to luca nichetto's heritage.

'blanche' armchair
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'blanche' is an upright reading chair comprised of upholstered shells, with a wraparound back that offers a sense of privacy. the taut upholstery is offset by a soft seat and slender solid wood legs.

'blanche' armchair (detail)
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'vivien' dining chair
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'vivien' is a chair that expresses a sculptural form of complex curves, combined with traditional joinery. the seating piece is crafted using a combination of technology and handwork. large sections of solid wood are CNC machined, with additional carving, assembly and finishing performed by hand.

'vivien' dining chair (profile)
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'marlon' dining table
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'marlon' features a solid hardwood tabletop, or marble rests, supported by slender marble legs. each table is formed from numerous segments that creates intriguing design details.