Modern Sofas – Designer Italian Leather Sofas

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Below is a video of our favorite designer modern sofas from renowned Italian furniture manufacturers.  Featuring sofas from Gamma Arredamenti, Incanto and Polaris.

IMM Cologne 2010 Furniture Design Trends – What’s Out?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

As the authority on latest fads in modern furniture design, last month’s IMM Cologne also delineated a few contemporary furniture trends that are on their way out of consumer’s homes either because of changing domestic necessities or in lieu of up and coming trends that replace them with more attractive dispositions.  Primarily driven by the global financial crisis, the change in trends is meant to make the home more sufficient, its furniture better utilized and the living space maximized.

Small dining tables were functional when not used as often, now are being replaced with modern extension dining tables that give more freedom and capacity to entertain at home.  With a wide variety of easily maneuverable, ergonomic modern extension tables, dining at home has become conventional.  Manufacturers like Tonin Casa, Cattelan Italia, and Bontempi Casa offer a great selection of extension dining tables with glass or wood tops.

Queens Extension Dining Table by Tonin Casa

Queens Extension Dining Table by Tonin Casa

Sofa, loveseat & chair sets used to be the norm when setting up living room or family décor, however, with increasing selection of sectionals, chaise lounges and accent chairs, living spaces acquired a sense of efficiency and space maximization where more people can sit comfortably using less furniture pieces.  See Gamma leather furniture as well as Incanto leather collection for ideas on how to maximize your seating arrangements.

Paramount Sectional Sofa by Gamma International

Paramount Sectional Sofa by Gamma International

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Round Modern Sectional Sofas

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Although not as often used in modern living room spaces and consequently hard to find, modern sectionals with round and rounded forms do exist.  As a matter of fact, not only are they out there, they are extremely comfortable, customizable, full of design ingenuity, functionality and have superb Italian quality.  So if your space requires a round seating composition or if you are looking for a seating composition that is anything but linear, here are some examples from top Italian furniture manufacturers that will meet and exceed expectations.

Simboli i421 by Incanto

Simboli i421 by Incanto

Simboli i421 by Incanto

Simboli i462 by Incanto

Simboli i462 by Incanto

Simboli i462 by Incanto

Manhattan by Polaris

Manhattan by Polaris

Manhattan by Polaris

Suite by Contempo

Suite by Contempo

Suite by Contempo

Carrera by BBB Emmebonacina

Carrera by BBB Emmebonacina

Carrera by BBB Emmebonacina

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Italian Leather Sofas

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Modern Italian leather sofas and sectionals – what you need to know about them.

Philosophy Italian Leather Sofa by Polaris

Philosophy Italian Leather Sofa by Polaris

Those who have high standards when it comes to living room furniture design, quality and comfort, will agree that leather modern furniture, in particular modern leather sofas and sectionals made in Italy, far exceed all expectations and in fact help reiterate the importance of their “Italian” origins.  However, very often, the word “Italian” in the same sentence with living room furniture can bring negative connotations mainly related to the large ticket price tied to anything Italian, especially modern Italian leather sofas or sectionals. Read More

2009 Top 5 Design Trends

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Top 5 Design Trends from the 2009 Milan International Furniture Fair

i Saloni Milan International Furniture Fair 2009

i Saloni Milan International Furniture Fair 2009

Every year the Milan Furniture Fair or Salone Internazionale del Mobile as it is known in Italy pays tribute to the most exciting modern furniture designs and designers from around the world. Famous designers among which are Ron Arad, Philipe Starck, Karim Rashid, Patricia Urquiola and Read More