piero lissoni’s commodore storage unit for glas italia expresses a clear simplicity
the transparent appearance of the modular furniture piece showcases the different layers of glass, highlighting various shades and textures.
piero lissoni’s commodore storage unit for glas italia expresses a clear simplicity
salone del mobile.milano 2016: piero lissoni’s ‘commodore’ for glas italia is the salone del mobile.milano award 2016 winner for best product (furnishing system design). the international award that highlights the design sector’s finest innovations that harness cutting-edge trends and consider up-to-the-minute modes of home living.
the ‘commodore’ storage unit uses sliding doors that run in mirror finished plexiglass tracks
piero lissoni’s ‘commodore’ storage unit for glas italia which was displayed at salone del mobile 2016, uses a striped and checked printed glass, tempered and glued 45° with mirror lacquered details. the sliding doors run in plexiglass tracks, to reveal extra light shelves inside. the transparent appearance of the modular furniture piece showcases the different layers of glass, highlighting various shades and textures. the check and striped patterns act as the only form of ornamentation upon the surface. the unit contains no handles, but instead small circular openings which one can use to slide across. the simplicity of the design reflects a classic elegance, that expresses a pure vision in line with the designer’s signature style.
the storage unit contains striped and checked printed glass
the sliding doors use circular openings which one can use to slide across
‘commodore’ expresses a pure modernist vision
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close up detail of the checked glass
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