Tonelli Celebrates 25 Years of Modern Design

Friday, May 10th, 2013

This year, Tonelli celebrated 25 spectacular years of its awe-inspiring glass design by presenting a collection of products that quickly became one of the most photographed destination at the 2013 Furniture Fair in Milan, Italy.

The star of Tonelli’s showroom in Milan was the Vu, a mirrored work of art designed by Giovanni Garattoni that offers modularity, dimension and a one-of-a-kind surface that resembles falling rain.  Vu is made of extra clear glass strips of different thicknesses welded together on a mirror back, a construction that results in a dissipating reflection that splits up the image into its surroundings in the utmost avant-garde fashion.

Vu mirror designed by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Vu mirrored work of art by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Vu mirror design by Giovanni Garattoni for Tonelli

Modern time, modern style

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

The most useful accessory of all modern accessories of all is the clock.  Modern clocks come in all shapes, forms and sizes with tricky appearances that go beyond the art of telling time. Here are some of our favorites.

Sitting Clock by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

Sitting Clock by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

Puntero by Nomon

Puntero by Nomon

Tic Tac by Gallotti & Radice

Tic Tac by Gallotti & Radice

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Bringing the outdoors in, modern style

Friday, February 1st, 2013

The allure of nature offers endless inspirations and possibilities when it comes to modern design.   From the raw materials to the organic shapes, the great outdoors are often mirrored in modern interiors through literal or insinuated form.  Some of the greatest Italian manufacturers and world renowned designers have succeeded in mimicking nature’s beauty through awe-inspiring furniture pieces like the Sequoia coffee table by Cattelan Italia, the amazing Ripples collection by Toyo Ito for Horm or the award winning Little Field of Flowers rug by Nanimarquina.

Sequoia coffee table by Cattelan Italia

Sequoia coffee table by Cattelan Italia

Ripples dining collection by Toyo Ito for Horm

Ripples dining collection by Toyo Ito for Horm

Little Field of Flowers rug by Tord Boontje for Nanimarquina

Little Field of Flowers rug by Tord Boontje for Nanimarquina

Grey is no longer a downer

Monday, July 30th, 2012

For decades grey color was perceived as gloomy, uninviting to a point of being depressing.  Those days are long gone and forgotten thanks to the many ways grey color found its way into our daily lives.  Today, grey rooms are quite a common thing; in fact, a setting brimming with clear, clean grey exudes serenity and sophistication.

Grey is also the perfect color to make other color pop.  Try layering grey with brightly colored focal piece like the Casanova chaise lounge by Cattelan Italia to yield a vivacious look.

Casanova chaise lounge and Estoril bookcase by Cattelan Italia

Casanova chaise lounge and Estoril bookcase by Cattelan Italia

Or pair greys with shimmering materials, graphic patterns or artisan-looking wallpaper like the metallic damsel print from Tempaper for a dynamic interior landscape.

Damsel wallpaper by Tempaper

Damsel wallpaper by Tempaper

Interior Design 101: Do not overdose!

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

As it often happens, once the house or apartment is built, bought, renovated or all of the above, the need to furnish and decorate it, is a matter of highest urgency.  The compulsory need to “start living” in the new space can be described as the sight of a water oasis after a long walk in the scorching sun.  That feeling alone drives many, to overdose on furnishing and decorating their spaces.  Like binging after a dreadful stint at a diet, homeowners have very hungry eyes.

Contrary to the instinctive call to action of “lets get this place/room finished”, decorating should be a process of many layers.  While the essentials (like a bed, sofa, dining table and chairs) should be in place from the beginning, other decorative elements such as complementing pieces, art and accessories should be acquired overtime to avoid a decorative overdose.  This way, there is no chance at over furnishing and more success at meeting individual needs, spatial requirements and most importantly, maximizing decorative and functional potential of every interior element.

Hugo modern leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

Hugo leather sofa by Gamma Arredamenti

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

William leather bed by Cattelan Italia

Ritz contemporary dining table by Bross Italia

Ritz dining table by Bross Italia