milan design week 2012 (207 articles)
milan design week 2012 encompasses the programs of the salone del mobile - the annual international furniture exhibition staged at the halls of rho fiera; and fuorisalone - a set of events distributed in different areas of milan.
issey miyake presents his IN EI lighting collection for artemide
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the lighting pieces are composed of folding, collapsible fabric made from recycled PET bottles that extend into lamp shapes, causing a play of light and shadow through layering.
the lighting pieces are composed of folding, collapsible fabric made from recycled PET bottles that extend into lamp shapes, causing a play of light and shadow through layering.
jean marie massaud: globe for fabbricapelletteriemilano
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designboom met with the french designer to discuss the luggage piece which is made from 100 per cent pure polycarbonate and guarantees maximum shock resistance while being »
designboom met with the french designer to discuss the luggage piece which is made from 100 per cent pure polycarbonate and guarantees maximum shock resistance while being extremely lightweight.
glithero: 120/7 rubia spectrum for kvadrat
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the duo has taken vast lengths of kvadrat's hallingdal 65 fabric using it as an experimental test strip to express the gradual coloration as a result of dip-dyeing it into the »
the duo has taken vast lengths of kvadrat's hallingdal 65 fabric using it as an experimental test strip to express the gradual coloration as a result of dip-dyeing it into the natural pigment known as rubia.
lorenza bozzoli designs fedro woven outdoor rocking chair for dedon
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the low rocker seating concept allows one to use their limbs and feet to control movement of the piece which is stabilized via two narrow skids.
the low rocker seating concept allows one to use their limbs and feet to control movement of the piece which is stabilized via two narrow skids.
philippe nigro: pilotis for depadova
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the five-legged sofa focuses on attention to detail particularly for the base design, with material and structure imbuing a sense of strength and stamina.
the five-legged sofa focuses on attention to detail particularly for the base design, with material and structure imbuing a sense of strength and stamina.
william sawaya: fei fei chair
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the chair is thermally molded to replicate modern origami by folding the legs so that they act as the structural membrane of the design.
the chair is thermally molded to replicate modern origami by folding the legs so that they act as the structural membrane of the design.
japan creative dome carbon magic sculptures by nacho carbonell
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the collection of objects expand on a material usually reserved for the car racing industry, a resilient carbon fiber compound.
the collection of objects expand on a material usually reserved for the car racing industry, a resilient carbon fiber compound.
daniel libeskind: eL chandelier for sawaya & moroni
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the chandelier simulates the evolution of light from the big bang through present day, using almost 2000 LEDs in a performance that condenses 14 billion years of astronomical »
the chandelier simulates the evolution of light from the big bang through present day, using almost 2000 LEDs in a performance that condenses 14 billion years of astronomical history into a 14 minute light show
mischer'traxler: framed for kvadrat
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the studio applies the art of picture-framing to a furniture collection for kvadrat.
the studio applies the art of picture-framing to a furniture collection for kvadrat.
lorenzo damiani shows in achille castiglioni's studio
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italian designer lorenzo damiani is known for infusing an element of surprise into his products.
italian designer lorenzo damiani is known for infusing an element of surprise into his products.
nendo: tod's window display
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each of the units has been made using tod's characteristic leather and mirrored stainless steel, featuring openings in unexpected places; a series of doors within doors, revealing »
each of the units has been made using tod's characteristic leather and mirrored stainless steel, featuring openings in unexpected places; a series of doors within doors, revealing the line's latest collection of bags and shoes.
towel hanger by hiroomi tahara
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a collection of adjustable and customizable wall fixtures that give the impression that they are line drawings on a paper surface.
a collection of adjustable and customizable wall fixtures that give the impression that they are line drawings on a paper surface.
rotation table by hiroomi tahara
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the design features a swivel base which allows this piece to move freely around furniture pieces. the bottom of the item is crafted out of concrete, wood and metal.
the design features a swivel base which allows this piece to move freely around furniture pieces. the bottom of the item is crafted out of concrete, wood and metal.
hiroomi tahara: relation rattan sofa
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an inquiry into the art of rattan furniture by milan-based japanese designer hiroomi tahara.
an inquiry into the art of rattan furniture by milan-based japanese designer hiroomi tahara.
giorgio biscaro: bundled cotton fibreboard furniture
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a range of furniture and lighting born from experimenting with shrinking cotton fibreboard.
a range of furniture and lighting born from experimenting with shrinking cotton fibreboard.
paola navone designs nuvola cloud chair for gervasoni
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the cloud-like forms of the sofas and armchair are upholstered in a reflective, foil-like fabric giving off a space-age aesthetic.
the cloud-like forms of the sofas and armchair are upholstered in a reflective, foil-like fabric giving off a space-age aesthetic.
maarten chair by victor carrasco for viccarbe
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the swivel chair was created as a tribute to the late furniture designer maarten van severen.
the swivel chair was created as a tribute to the late furniture designer maarten van severen.
new chi lighter than white porcelain collection by heinrich wang
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when informed his designs could not be realized, the designer decided to take matters into his own hands, pushing the boundaries of porcelain production.
when informed his designs could not be realized, the designer decided to take matters into his own hands, pushing the boundaries of porcelain production.
asaf weinbroom: seeded
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the use of common manufacturing techniques in combination with industrial materials results in lamps which appear to be mass produced, even though each one is individually »
the use of common manufacturing techniques in combination with industrial materials results in lamps which appear to be mass produced, even though each one is individually hand-made.
nendo: still & sparkling for lasvit
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the collection of delicate pieces rejects traditional glassblowing techniques, embracing instead the irregularities typically considered defects within the craft.
the collection of delicate pieces rejects traditional glassblowing techniques, embracing instead the irregularities typically considered defects within the craft.
patricia urquiola fashions nub for andreu world after windsor chair
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a graphic interpretation of bobbins -- a large pin used in the process of making lace -- is the idea behind the spindles on the lounger and armchair design.
a graphic interpretation of bobbins -- a large pin used in the process of making lace -- is the idea behind the spindles on the lounger and armchair design.
snøhetta: the antipodes of the lithosphere for pibamarmi marmomacc 2012
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a porous and partially permeable wall conveys the flexibility of marble and the possibilities of its use, as light and shadow change the visual weight of the heavy material.
a porous and partially permeable wall conveys the flexibility of marble and the possibilities of its use, as light and shadow change the visual weight of the heavy material.
nendo: bamboo steel table for han gallery
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taiwanese bamboo basket weaving techniques are translated into a stainless steel version of the craft, where thin slices of the metal are joined and woven into a furniture »
taiwanese bamboo basket weaving techniques are translated into a stainless steel version of the craft, where thin slices of the metal are joined and woven into a furniture piece.
konstantin grcic: palio chair for plank
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generally used for saddles and belts, the core leather applied to the form of the chair's seat does not need upholstery or lining, instead, the material becomes the structure of »
generally used for saddles and belts, the core leather applied to the form of the chair's seat does not need upholstery or lining, instead, the material becomes the structure of the furniture object itself.
feiz design: moment lounge chair for OFFECCT
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two functions, diverse yet often intertwined, are combined in a design which reflects the changing notions of what it means to be still.
two functions, diverse yet often intertwined, are combined in a design which reflects the changing notions of what it means to be still.
patricia urquiola with budri: nat(f)use for marmomacc
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colourful stone off-cuts are combined with other mediums; glass, wood and resin, resulting in a collection that has a japanese influence recognized in the modular panels, tables »
colourful stone off-cuts are combined with other mediums; glass, wood and resin, resulting in a collection that has a japanese influence recognized in the modular panels, tables and low-lying objects.
the nendo collection for bisazza bagno
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the fixtures envision a bathing environment which expresses privacy and functionality, while still maintaining a sense of gathering.
the fixtures envision a bathing environment which expresses privacy and functionality, while still maintaining a sense of gathering.
cristiano mino: micol lamp
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a table and desk lamp that can be produced with minimal and recycled materials.
a table and desk lamp that can be produced with minimal and recycled materials.
