More awards at the largest North American design trade show, dedicated strictly to modern and contemporary design capitalized on segments that were rich in originality and textural sufficiency as well as eco-friendliness. ICFF 2011 winners circle continues with more talent, ingenuity and leadership in the design spectrum.
Materials – Mutina @ Stone Source
Wall Coverings – Piet Hein Eek
Mirrored surfaces have been a popular source for reflection, adaptability, versatility and modernism, embraced by the in-crowed of pop culture. Take for example Norman Foster’s Reichstag Mirrored Dome in Berlin, Germany or Julien McDonald’s mirrored gown worn by the uber fashionable Heidi Klum to Elton John’s Oscar viewing party. The trend was also recently picked up by the Brazilian designer Andreia Chaves who created the Invisible Show Series. Even the automotive industry borrows the power of mirrored surfaces to enhance the wow factor of a newly introduced car as was done by Opel when they unveiled the Vauxhall Tigra model.
The world of modern furniture design is no different and mirrored surfaces are becoming quite a pervasive statement among leading designers and Italian furniture manufacturers that define what modern interiors of tomorrow will embody. Producing true visual hocus-pocus, modern furniture with mirrored surfaces reflect light, assume the chromatic spectrum of its surroundings and most importantly, offer exceptional visual that most definitely necessitates a second glance.
Gotham dining table by Cattelan Italia
Comparable to the effects of a necktie and a scarf on men’s and women’s wear is the throw pillow in the realm of modern living interior and in particularly, on the linear surfaces of modern sofas and contemporary sectionals. An accessory that brings it all together, sharpens and softens the overall ensemble and offers another dimension of focus, the throw pillow simultaneously enhances the style and comfort levels of the seating solution adding textural, chromatic and geometric propensities without diminishing minimal disposition innate to modern décor. Visually proving the tasteful and stylish incorporation of throw pillows into modern living space are exemplified by Italy’s leading manufactures of high-end sofas and sectionals.
Zipper sofa by Gamma Arredamenti
Skyline sectional sofa
When it comes to timeless interior décor, gray hues have always been a popular choice but in the last few years, gray grew in demand and evolved into the new go-to color for modern furniture. Neutral enough that it complements any color, gray color proves contradictory to a long establish misconception that it ensues with coolness. Instead, gray is rich in tonalities and can equally warm up its surroundings as it can generate a magnificently sleek impression. Application and incorporation of gray color has been in particularly prevalent within modern living spaces which coerces the creation of a demonstrative collage where all things gray display versatility, vigor and variability through the use of fabrics and leathers, glass and mirrored surfaces as well as through different plastics and metals.
A veteran of the modern design and furniture industry with ties to such giants like Baleri Italia, Molteni, Vitra, Zanotta and Kundalini and a celebrated career as a designer, filmmaker, artists and photographer, was selected to be the guest of honor at the 2011 Stockholm Furniture Fair. The largest exposition of Nordic Design, Stockholm Furniture Fair is famous for showcasing and highlighting minimalism and purity with zen-like organic character. Paralleling the truest essence of this fair and helping celebrate its’ 60th birthday, Arik Levy designed a highly sculptural yet utterly inviting WiFi Lounge, with roots in purity, function and architecture.
WiFi lounge at 2011 Stockholm furniture fair designed by Arik Levy
