Best of 2011 – Top 10 Designer Furniture Picks

Friday, December 30th, 2011

2011 ran the gamut as far as modern design goes, from awe-inspiring yet functional elements courtesy of mega talents like Karim Rashid and Marcel Wanders to eccentric show pieces from new-comers like Sophie De Vocht.  Each of these pieces commanded attention in its own way, and without further ado, here goes the time-honored tradition of compressing 365 days of modern design, into 10 best pieces that moved us or made us pause.

1.  Loop Chaise by Sophie De Vocht for Casamania

Loop Chaise by Sophie De Vocht for Casamania

2.  La Fiorita Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

La Fiorita Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia

3.  Inlay Cabinet by Front for Porro

Inlay Cabinet by Front for Porro

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5 Stunning Sectional Sofas For Luxury Properties

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

A luxury residence is defined by a number of characteristics, including location (such as near a beach or in a gated community), architecture (such as extravagant arches or majestic atriums), and decor (such as designer furniture or modern accessories). When it comes to convenience, the easiest of these three characteristic to change is decor, as with a few new pieces situated throughout central areas of the home, a true makeover can be achieved. To this end, here are 5 exquisite sectional sofas which will add a touch of comfort – and class – to your luxury home:

1. Springfield Italian Designer Sectional v.2 by Moroso

As it is made in Italy, you know right away that this elegant sectional is going to be a superior product in terms of both materials and construction. Designed by the skilled hands of Patricia Uquiola for Moroso, the Springfield Italian Designer Sectional v.2 is a confident declaration on the state of modern furniture, with its appealing silhouette and its classy leather upholstery. This sectional sofa is remarkably comfortable to sit or lie on, and its L-shaped design is perfect for everything from family gatherings and dinner parties to intimate movie nights. Perhaps best of all, it is available in a Left or a Right configuration, meaning the distribution of the piece itself can be customized to suit your living space.

2. B Flat Modern Leather Sectional Sofa by Leolux

Designed by Andreas Reichert and manufactured by Leolux in the Netherlands, the B Flat Modern Leather Sectional Sofa is a pioneer in both form and function, with a gentle silhouette and innovate construction. Thanks to its ratchet-adjusting hinge, the comma-shaped backs can be adjusted to many different positions depending on what the couch is being used for (i.e. watching a movie, taking a nap, talking with friends). For customization purposes, this sectional sofa can be upholstered in any of 39 available leather options, meaning it can easily be color-coordinated to your living space. And, best of all, it is terrifically comfortable to sit or lie in, no matter what position the backs are in!

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The Avatar of Modern Furniture Designs in Haute Couture Fashion

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Fashion and furniture design have often walked the same creative paths, tapping into comely inspirations with highly comparable outcomes.  Proven to be true yet again, the runways of Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2011 collections presented in Paris and the showrooms of Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, fancied no creative constrains, drawing many parallels through abstract linearity, purist forms and precious details.

Stephane Rolland’s Collection was full of architectural integrity offset by a variety of über feminine details and symmetric congruencies.  Relating to Rolland’s avant-garde inclinations is the Big Easy Modern Armchair by Ron Arad for Moroso, and the Molecule designer seating collection by Stefano Bigi for La Cividina, both of which feature exaggerated curvatures with powerful, edgy, modern vernacular, equally iconic and streamlined, entirely submerged in pervasive boarders of sculptural poise.  Both furniture pieces spectacularly take the normally expected form/function dynamics to an almost futuristic existence and by that epitomizing today’s forward-looking design ideologies.

Stephane Rolland’s collection

Stephane Rolland’s collection

Drapery was prevalent for Rolland and is paralleled by Konstantic Grcic’s cape sofa for Established & Sons’ 2011 collection.  The Ghiaccio armchair by Piero Lissoni for Porro is a geometric marvel with straight lines, aerodynamic profile and a bit of whimsy vintage aura.  The Groovy chair by the legendary Pierre Paulin for Artifort speaks to the playful side of Rolland’s collection through its curvaceous yet tailored design that is soft and elegant at once.

Stephane Rolland’s collection

Stephane Rolland’s collection

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Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011 Highlights – Picture Diary Part IV

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Salone Internazionale del Mobile, also known as the Milan furniture fair was full of sensory surprises, delicately arranged to trigger every feeling and to leave an unforgettable impression especially the coveted  Hall 16 where we visited the stands of Moroso, Horm, Driade as well as Sicis.

Moroso Showroom

Moroso showroom at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

Moroso newest designs at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

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Royalty Worthy Modern Furniture

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

People’s infatuation with Royalty (current and former), leads to relentless commemoration of their lives and legacies.  Sometimes it takes the shape of buildings and monuments, street names and museums, and sometimes it’s in the form of modern furniture made to look like art.  A few such examples are the labor fruits of renowned European designers who teamed up with leading Italian manufacturers en route to create spectacular modern furniture pieces with timelessness and innovation as their defining miens.

Marie Antoinette by Sam Baron for Casamania

Marie Antoinette by Sam Baron for Casamania

Marie Antoinette by Sam Baron for Casamania

Marie Antoinette by Sam Baron for Casamania

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