Posts by Nichelle Mesa
Charles 20: The Iconic Charles seating system celebrates twenty successful years
The Charles sofa celebrates its twentieth anniversary with B&B Italia. This symbolic system designed by Antonio Citterio in 1997, is now illustrated in two new, limited edition coverings: orange/red and grey/blue color combinations. These were shades that Charles Eames associated with in the 60’s. A new picturesque graphic installation has been designed by Migliore +…
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Milan design week affirms its key position in the world of interior design. It is the birthplace of new proposals driven by the creativity of various brands and designers. B&B Italia held their presentation at the Store in Via Durini 14, introducing a wave of new products for every space of the home, including…
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Ten years after launching the B&B Italia Outdoor collection, the company is starting 2017 by presenting the first new products of the year in Cologne: three exclusive projects by Antonio Citterio for the outdoor collection, which is confirmed as an important area for design. The challenge is once again to take outdoors all the qualities,…
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570 GENDER ARMCHAIR BY CASSINA Designed by Patricia Urquiola, this unique armchair combines both traditional and modern features. It comes in a combination of materials and colors for a wide variety of uses. The fabrics come in five different color standard combinations. The back of this enveloping armchair leans under pressure and then automatically returns…
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195 NAAN TABLE BY CASSINA Designed by Piero Lissoni, the Naan rectangular table is available with a fixed or extendable top in various finishes such as natural oak, smoked oak, American walnut, or black stained ash wood. The stability is ensured by an internal anchoring system nested in the thin supporting aluminum legs wrapped in…
Read MoreSparkling Silver & Gold
DRESSED FOR X-MAS CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT AND ARCANGIOLO CHRISTMAS TREE TOPPER BY ALESSI Designed by Marcel Wanders, the Dressed for X-mas collection includes the classic baubles in four different shapes: the round bauble, a droplet, a tree and a bell, complete with a miniature clapper that produces a delicate, tinkling sound. Made of blown glass,…
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EYE VASE BY BACCARAT The extraordinary craftsmanship of the crystal Eye Vase by Nicolas Triboulot produces a brilliant optical effect, rendered all the more intricate in the light. The Eye Vas maximizes the unpredictability of perception, evoking delight and surprise about what the eye can discern with shifts in luminosity. The contours conjure a clear…
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PATHOS SERVICE ELEMENT BY MAXALTO Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Pathos small tables were created mainly to be used as night tables, but are versatile enough to fit anywhere in any room of the house. They revisit the crossed X frame with top and shelf in different materials, such as copper, reserved for the lower…
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Taccia Small, designed by Achille Castiglioni, is a table lamp providing indirect and reflected light. The lamp features a metal spinning aluminum reflector with a gloss white finish inside and white powder-coated outside. The body is available painted matte black or in anodized silver extruded aluminum. CAPTAIN FLINT Designed by Michael Anastassiades, Captain Flint is…
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IGLOO LAMP BY FONTANA ARTE Igloo, designed by Studio Klass, is a family of suspension lamps in a series of down-light or up- and down-light configurations. The basic element is the unit in self-extinguishing plastic technopolymer. Igloo is also available as a system (Igloo System) with units, joint, and connections for maximum freedom of composition.…
Read MoreBlack Magic
SERIE UP 2000 ARMCHAIR BY B&B ITALIA Designed in 1969 by Gaetano Pesce, the Up Series has been one of the most outstanding expressions of design with its expressive shapes upholstered with elastic fabric. This armchair is an icon of modernity, a metaphor of the female figure that is endowed with a comfortable womb and is yet…
Read MorePure Elegance
ALCOVA BED BY MAXALTO Designed by Antonio Citterio, Alcova is a classic canopy bed in a modern interpretation. The base frame and headboard are available in leather or fabric. The bed rests on a platform, which is large enough to add a storage element with an open compartment and a drawer at the foot of…
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THE TABLE BY B&B ITALIA The Table, designed by Monica Armani, is pure and rigorous. The design makes it ideal for a wide range of spaces and furnishing situations. Available in an extensive choice of materials and sizes, it is characterized by precise details. LITHOS SMALL TABLE BY MAXALTO The Lithos small table, designed by…
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COZY SMALL TABLE BY B&B ITALIA The Cozy Table, designed by Antonio Citterio, revisits the classical three-legged pedestal table, converting it into an intentionally eccentric item of haute design. This table has a 60cm high supporting frame in cast brass with a glossy finish or in metal alloy with black chromed or pewter painted finish. The…
Read MoreColors To Fall For
PANGEN SUSPENSION LAMP BY FONTANAARTE The Pangen Suspension lamp has a fluid and minimal dome shape. Its lacquer finish and modern colors ensure surprising lighting. Available suspension and ceiling mounted versions, it comes in white, black, red, green and orange. EUCALIPTO STORAGE UNIT BY B&B ITALIA Eucalipto is a series of units designed by Antonio Citterio for…
Read MoreMarble Marvel
PATHOS TABLE BY MAXALTO Pathos, designed by Antonio Citterio, is the evolution of the Max table and alters the glossy chrome-plated steel structure. The top can be rectangular or square with rounded angles and refined details on the curved edges. This table is available in black marquinia marble, white calacatta marble, or in MDF wood…
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RECIPIO ’14 DESK BY MAXALTO See online article here. According to Elle Décor, the Recipio ’14 desk is an example of marvelous craftsmanship. The curved edge along the top is a lovely subtle detail. The beechwood frame has a wonderful lightness to it. And the finish has the right amount of shine. The designer considered…
Read MoreAll About Venini
THE ARTISTRY OF VENINI Since 1921, Venini has been based in Murano, the famous island where, for the last 600 years, glass has been handcrafted. The company is considered a landmark in the world of art. The Venetian antiques dealer, Giacomo Cappelini and Paolo Venini, a Milanese lawyer with an old family tradition in glass,…
Read MoreBlack & White Chic
FEBO ’15 CHAISE LONGUE BY MAXALTO Designed by Antonio Citterio, Febo ’15 is a new “dormeuse” with accommodating lines allowing it to be easily placed in the center of a room. In addition to the blanket stitching, Febo ’15 has a new tailored detail for the leather version; a tone-on-tone raised stitching. OVERSCALE FLAMES BY…
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LE BAMBOLE 07 SOFA BY B&B ITALIA An icon of modern design, Le Bambole is one of the most effective expressions of “Made in Italy”, that combines research and creative flair. Designer Mario Bellini wanted to reproduce “a living body, pleasant to touch and embrace, soft and safe” by creating a collection featuring comfortable shapes…
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TUFTY-TIME BY B&B ITALIA Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Tufty-Time sofa is a modern expression of the Chesterfield and Capitonné styles. The comfortable sofa system features elements of traditional linear sofas, corner sofas, peninsula-shaped compositions, and island elements allowing 360-degree seating. The removable covers are available in fabric or leather subdivided into large squares that are…
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A GANDIA BLASCO OASIS IN PROVENCE A hidden gem in the French countryside, Le Vieux Castillon hotel is a unique and magical place for a stay full of charm and poetry. The elegant pool is surrounded by Gandia Blasco pieces, making it the perfect combination of rustic and modern. www.vieuxcastillon.com RAISED RECLINING DAYBED Made…
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LUCINELLO LED BY INGO MAURER Ingo Maurer’s masterpiece Lucellino light has been updated with the revolutionary LED TRI-R, a custom-made bulb created by Maurer and Toshiba Materials. It is the first replacement of the halogen bulb that illuminates and dims exactly like an incandescent light. The base plate is equipped with a touch sensor for…
Read MoreUltimate Luxury
XILOS TABLE BY MAXALTO The XILOS table is a timeless statement of elegance and sophistication. Every slab of marble is hand chosen, and each table is created with great attention to detail. The optional swivel tray is available in a wood finish or marble. TERMINAL 1 CHAIR BY B&B ITALIA The distinctive Terminal 1 Chair by…
Read MoreA Touch Of Gold
GOLD COLLECTION BY B&B ITALIA Gold collection, three oversized objects by Marcel Wanders. A vase 78 centimeters tall, a stool and a bowl, all in ceramic covered in gold leaf. Icons of luxury not without a certain sense of humor. LYS BY B&B ITALIA The Lys is an elegant candleholder in different shades of gold,…
Read MoreFinding The Perfect Light
SKYGARDEN S1 – BLACK MATTE A limited-edition piece designed by Marcel Wanders. It was inspired by a house Marcel Wanders once lived in, which had an old and ornate plaster ceiling. He called it his “Skygarden”. The designer wanted to take his garden with him when he moved out. This modern lamp discreetly displays the…
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