Capri Umbrella Foot

Capri Umbrella Foot

fritzhansen > Styling

Capri Umbrella Foot is a functional and long-lasting piece for umbrellas made of steel and concrete. The natural and robust materials will stand firm year after year, while the design allows rain to drain off easily. Solid and stable, the Capri Umbrella Foot 50 kg fits with our umbrella sizes 270x270, Ø300, 300x300, Ø330 and 330x330. The conoid shape of the foot allows rain to drain off and the robust materials stand strong year after year, despite wind and weather. This size comes with wheels and handles to make it easy to move around. This product is handmade and therefore the colour shades may vary.

stitch grey

stitch grey

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

Superblocks

Superblocks

minotti > Cabinet

Superblocks is the design by Marcio Kogan / studio mk27 inspired by the rationalism of lines, shapes, proportions and materials typical of the Brazilian studio’s work.  It is conceived as a true piece of architecture, with the storage element in wood or glossy lacquer, available in different finishes, resting on polished Brandy metal blades. A furnishing piece that is not only decorative, but also functional, designed to blend into different types of environments also thanks to configurations and accessories that adapt to multiple and specific functions. For example, in the living and dining versions it can accommodate a brushed marble element with a strong identity, designed for storing objects. Another interesting accessory is the refined black saddle-hide cutlery tray, ideal for dining areas. On the other hand, in the configuration designed for the night area, Superblocks presents an elegant jewellery drawer with a screened glass top.  The extreme simplicity of its design is enhanced by the richness of its details, for a rigorous style that dialogues perfectly with all the shapes in the Minotti collection, from the more linear and clear-cut to the softer, most sinuous ones.

Play Graphite

Play Graphite

refin-ceramic > Floor tile-stone

A design toolA cloud of colours targeted to design: the collection plays on a scale of solid colours to interpret architecture with large backgrounds, highlighting geometries or creating uniformity between surfaces. Play consists of 6 carefully selected matt colours: a range of neutral tones from very light to very dark with warm and cold shades. The perfectly solid colours are achieved through a special production process, the ‘solid colour tile’, which we have developed to create completely homogeneous coloured surfaces without any graphic or pattern effect. We offer mainly large sizes (up to 120×278 in White) to respond effectively to all project requirements, both for floor and wall tiles. Play guarantees the possibility of large single-colour surfaces with harmonious visual results and high technical performance also for outdoor wall tiles. The volumes are amplified by the choice of a “total colour” for floors, walls and ceiling: the result is a homogeneous envelope that conveys a strong impact.

Cromatica Cenere

Cromatica Cenere

florim > Synthetic Floor

A lexicon of colour shades for mixing. A large size and its submultiples. «This work represents a reflection on colour, and above all a proposal on how to transfer the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a project produced on a large scale.» Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin Studio Formafantasma base their work in the design world on a strong vocation for research. Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi view every project as an opportunity for study and the acquisition of new knowledge, and their love of speculation establishes a dialectic rapport with the situations offered by each new client. Whether it involves a material, a type or a production method, the first phase of their design process is the mapping of what the specific case places at their disposal. With Cedit, an analysis of the company's past and present was central to the inputs. Inevitably, since "Looking back to look forward" has been the design duo's mission statement for years. In this case, in particular, the company's history was a real treasure trove, a fine blend of memory and technology: on the one hand, the excellence of production technologies now extended with the added potential arising from the engineering of large-sized ceramic tiles, and on the other a wealth of experience build up with great designers of the past, from Zanuso to Noorda, through to <strong>Ettore Sottsass</strong>. Andrea and Simone decided to focus on Sottsass - who started designing for Cedit back in the late Seventies - and made an in-depth study of one of the colour charts he developed towards the end of the Nineties. A spread of colours which gave its name to the "41 Colors" collection, included in the catalogue of the period as a real alphabet for what has proved to be a lasting design language. Colour was much more than just a compulsory step in the dialogue between designer and producer, since Sottsass had already discovered the power of the mystery intrinsic to this universe of invention.<br /><br />With Cedit the master-designer, a long-established lover of ceramics and their crafted unpredictability, found a way of transferring his personal feeling for colour to a wide audience, through industrial mass production. And this assumption is another factor Formafantasma have inherited, interpreting it today with new, even more efficient technical resources just as capable of expressing the secrets of colour. «The concept of colour "in isolation" - Sottsass explained in a 1992 text - classified colour, Pantone, as they call it now, "scientific" colour, is something I still refuse to accept. (...) Colours, the idea of colour, are always intangible, they slip slowly away like words, that run through your fingers, like poetry, which you can never keep hold of, like a good story.» And Formafantasma seem to have chosen that distinction between colour "in isolation" and "intangible" yet ever-present colour as the basis of their work. However, their approach draws on their unique vocation for research and the technical resources of the third millennium. «This work - they explain to us - is a reflection on colour, and above all on <strong>how to bring the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a large-scale project</strong>.» The designers look at large, monochrome slabs and turn to the engineers for details of their secrets, their processing stages, the phases in their production. They appreciate that the colour of ceramic material, its ineffable secret, can still be present in the series and large tile sizes in which Cedit leads the way. They understand that this is, in itself, an expressive power which does not need channelling into forms, motifs and signs. But above all, they treat the surface as a large canvas on which they spread pure colour, which tends to be uniform but in fact is never really a "scientific", totally monochrome hue: it is not a Pantone. And this is the source of the fundamental insight, which only children of the transition from the analogue to the digital era could achieve, the reward for those who draw on the past to look to the future.<br /><br />The designers cut the slab into lots of regular pieces, not necessarily of the same size. They restore its identity as a "tile", a familiar name with something ancient about it, but which stands for a module, a unit of measurement, a building block. There is nothing nostalgic about this - on the contrary, the vision is completely new, and the portions of slab created can be reassembled with no restrictions, breaking down the unity of the whole and reviving its essence starting from its structure. As the cards in the pack are shuffled, what emerges is not a figure or motif but the representation of colour itself and its physical nature. It is live matter, born from the meeting of vibrating forces, the mixing of ever-varying percentages of the basic ingredients. And Formafantasma present us with the corpuscular, fragmented essence of these small frames of space and crystallised time, which reveal the code and formula of their composition. So Cromatica is a collection made up of six colours which actually have an infinite number of declinations and compositional possibilities. It is a "discrete" combination in the mathematical sense of the term, capable of generating multiple, variable subsets. At the same time, each slab can be used in its entirety, leaving the impression of analogue continuity unchanged. But what really amazes is the comparison and dialogue between the two approaches: a stroke of genius, laying clear the mysterious appeal the artificial reproduction of colour has always held for mankind. Because, as Sottsass said, «colours are language, a powerful, magical, intangible, flexible, continuous material, in which existence is made manifest, the existence that lives in time and space».

ReForm Flux light brown

ReForm Flux light brown

ege > Carpet

Flux is produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring.

plissé beige

plissé beige

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Vanilla

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Vanilla

petitefriture > Styling

In creating the Donut collection, designer Pia Chevalier drew her inspiration from the world of baking. The ceramic artist designs her espresso like pastries, where the cup handles mimic doughnut pastry, and the enamel finish renders a sugar-glazed coating look. The production techniques deployed are such that the shape and thickness of the cups are unique every time. The colour names echo the variety of flavours doughnuts come in: Lemon, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, and Pistachio. Espresso cups are sold in pairs. The Donut collection’s strong personality stems from the design’s oversized handle. An original array of colours make the Donut cups perfect for gifting. Made in Portugal.  Read more

Dylan Low

Dylan Low

minotti > Sofa

The timeless, multifaceted stylistic language of the distinguished yet cosy Dylan modular seating system is also expressed in the Dylan Low version.  With a more classic and traditional identity, raised 7,5 cm off the ground, this version effortlessly interprets a timeless taste. It is capable of expressing multiple aesthetic and compositional languages, fitting with ease into environments with different uses. With its sophisticated wealth of subtle, but important details, such as the stitching and the curved silhouette of the backrest and armrest, Dylan Low stands out for its ability to make a discreet yet strong impact. 

ReForm Flux black

ReForm Flux black

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Flux is a collection of carpet tiles produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring. The backing of the Flux tiles is produced from used water bottles that are recycled into our patented and long lasting Ecotrust felt backing.

KINOKO - Fabric small sofa _ Zilio A&C

KINOKO - Fabric small sofa _ Zilio A&C

Zilio A&C > Sofa

Zilio A&C Kinoko Sofa – A Smart, Versatile Seating Solution for Contract & Residential Spaces Introduction to the Kinoko Sofa The Kinoko Sofa, designed by Mentsen in 2020, is an elegant two-seater that expands on the Kinoko armchair collection, first launched by Zilio A&C in 2019. Inspired by Japanese minimalism with a touch of architectural boldness, this sofa combines a strong structural frame with soft, inviting upholstery, making it a perfect fit for hospitality, commercial, and residential interiors. With its contrasting visual elements—a robust ash wood base and plush upholstered seat—the Kinoko Sofa delivers both style and functionality, bringing warmth and sophistication to lounges, hotel lobbies, private offices, and living rooms. Design & Key Features A fusion of bold structure and soft curves, balancing architectural strength with organic comfort. Wide armrests that double as functional surfaces for books, drinks, or small decorative items. Crafted with a solid ash base, offering both durability and aesthetic warmth. Initially available in ash wood, with a steel frame version to be introduced later. Designed for both contract and residential use, ensuring versatility across various environments. Dimensions & Specifications Width: 1670 mm Depth: 805 mm Height: 740 mm Seat Material: Upholstered with high-quality textile, non-removable cover Base Material: Solid ash wood (natural or stained) Material & Finish Options The Kinoko Sofa is designed with premium materials that enhance both its aesthetic appeal and long-term durability: Base Finishes: Natural Ash – A light, organic wood finish for a Scandinavian-inspired look. Stained Ash – A darker, richer tone for a more classic or moody aesthetic. Upholstery: Plush, high-quality textile upholstery, adding a layer of softness and warmth. Non-removable cover for a streamlined, tailored look. Where to Use the Kinoko Sofa? The Kinoko Sofa’s refined yet cozy design makes it suitable for a wide range of settings, including: Hospitality & Lounge Areas – Ideal for hotel lobbies, airport lounges, and executive waiting areas. Commercial Spaces & Offices – Provides a comfortable yet structured seating option for private offices, coworking spaces, and breakout areas. Residential Interiors – A compact yet stylish sofa for modern apartments and homes. Retail & Boutique Showrooms – Adds a touch of sophistication while maintaining a welcoming ambiance. Alternative Options For designers looking for similarly structured yet soft seating, consider: Andreu World Dado Sofa – A modular alternative with a contemporary look. Muuto Outline Sofa – A sleek, Scandinavian-style option with a minimal frame. HAY Arbour Sofa – A refined, eco-friendly choice with deep seating.

Noa Midnight black oak With wheels

Noa Midnight black oak With wheels

auping > Bed frame

The Noa bed is a true Scandinavian design with its simple shape, clever details and natural materials. This variation in Midnight black oak and Noa wheels is a real eye-catcher of the bedroom. The clean finish and natural materials exude tranquillity. The Auping Noa stands for peace, comfort and security. Thanks to the use of natural materials and the classic look of the bed, it fits any bedroom. The Auping Noa bed was designed by Danish designer Eva Harlou. The bed exudes tranquillity through its classic Scandanavian design, which easily fits into any bedroom.  Thanks to the use of extremely strong beech wood, the bed will also last a long time.    Want to discover more about the Noa? Take a look at the look book page View the Noa   The Noa is available with all our mattresses, change your choice in the configurator. Need help making a choice? In the configurator, go to the mattress selector for advice. Our collection consists of 5 beds that you can put together entirely as you wish. Choose your own colours, materials and accessories. In total, there are 2.8 billion possibilities in our online configurator. Looking for inspiration for your own bedroom or want to know more about our beds? Then take a look at the online lookbooks.  

AX - Stackable ash stool _ Zilio A&C

AX - Stackable ash stool _ Zilio A&C

Zilio A&C > Stool

# **AX Stool by Zilio A&C – A Minimalist Yet Expressive Stackable Seating Solution** ## **A Sculptural Tribute to Woodworking** The **AX Stool**, designed by **Alessandro Stabile** for **Zilio A&C**, captures a poetic moment in woodworking—the instant a log is split by an axe. This strikingly sculptural and minimalist stool is a **temporal crystallization of a gesture**, embodying a raw yet refined aesthetic. The unique **split design**, more than just a visual statement, also serves as a practical grip, allowing for **easy movement and stacking**. ## **A Versatile Stool for Contract and Residential Use** With its **clean geometry and strong graphic presence**, the AX Stool seamlessly fits into a variety of settings, from **domestic interiors to commercial and hospitality projects**. Whether placed in a **modern dining space, a contemporary café, a lively bar, or a creative office**, AX introduces a sense of spontaneity and flexibility. Its stackable nature makes it an excellent **on-the-go seating solution for exhibition spaces, bookstores, libraries, and event areas**, allowing for easy reconfiguration as needed. ## **Material and Finishes: Natural Warmth with a Pop of Colour** Crafted from **ash plywood**, the AX Stool balances durability with lightweight functionality. Its **organic materiality** adds warmth to interiors, while its **five available shades** cater to diverse aesthetics: - **Natural Ash** – A timeless, neutral option that highlights the beauty of wood grain. - **Black** – A sophisticated, modern finish for sleek contemporary interiors. - **Blue, Green, and Red** – Bold, playful choices that introduce a dynamic, pop-art touch. The variety of colour options makes AX adaptable to **Scandinavian, Japandi, minimalist, and contemporary spaces**, while the striking form ensures a statement presence. ## **Stackable, Lightweight, and Highly Functional** One of AX’s standout features is its **easy stackability**, a crucial element for contract environments where efficient storage and adaptability are key. This makes it an ideal choice for: - **Restaurants & Bars** – A stylish, informal seating solution that’s easy to rearrange. - **Exhibition & Cultural Spaces** – Perfect for **talks, discussions, and pop-up installations**. - **Libraries & Bookstores** – A functional seating option for **readers and visitors**. - **Home Interiors** – As an **occasional seat, a bedside table, or a minimalist decorative element**. ## **Designed for the Contemporary User** Alessandro Stabile’s design philosophy ensures that **AX is not just a stool, but a design statement**—a refined and **playful object** that fits both modern living spaces and professional environments. **Made in Italy**, it showcases a **balance of craftsmanship and industrial design**, resulting in a piece that is both expressive and practical. ### **Why Choose the AX Stool?** ✔ **Unique sculptural form** inspired by the act of wood splitting. ✔ **Stackable and lightweight** for maximum flexibility. ✔ **Versatile** – perfect for **hospitality, working spaces, and residential use**. ✔ **Crafted from ash plywood** – durable, sustainable, and tactile. ✔ **Available in five colours** – from timeless neutrals to bold statement shades. For interior designers and architects looking for **a functional yet artful seating solution**, the **AX Stool** is a perfect choice. Its ability to blend **graphic purity with flexibility** makes it a must-have for **modern contract and residential spaces**. 📥 **2D & 3D files available for download** for easy specification in interior projects. 🔗 **Discover more at [Zilio A&C](https://www.zilioaldo.it/it/collezione/ax)**.

Como SC53

Como SC53

&tradition > Table lamp

Match lighting to mood with Como SC53, a portable table lamp from Space Copenhagen. Crafted from anodized aluminium, Como’s sturdy base tapers up towards a softly curved, mushroom-shaped shade. This battery-powered lamp can operate for eleven hours at the highest setting, with an extra battery option that allows additional operating. It is easily recharged with a magnetic USB cable or a charging tray. As of Spring 2022, you can now find the Como lamp in two new and contemporary finishes: Stone Blue and Red Brown.

Mobil 1 drawer with feet

Mobil 1 drawer with feet

kartell > drawer

Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers, featuring between two and six drawers, and be fitted with comfortable handles. It can be set on castors or fixed feet and this makes Mobil suitable for use in different contexts: from the bedroom to the living room, bathroom or study, and in the office as a desk drawer unit for storing stationery and documents.

ReForm Flux purple

ReForm Flux purple

ege > Carpet

Flux is produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring.

KushiMobile

KushiMobile

kdln > Table lamp

The metal, rigid, cold and material rod is opposed to the velvety softness of the curves of the etched diffuser, coexisting in the same space, in continuous and mutual relationship, to create a collection of lamps formally very simple, but with a strong personality.

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Lemon

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Lemon

petitefriture > Styling

In creating the Donut collection, designer Pia Chevalier drew her inspiration from the world of baking. The ceramic artist designs her espresso like pastries, where the cup handles mimic doughnut pastry, and the enamel finish renders a sugar-glazed coating look. The production techniques deployed are such that the shape and thickness of the cups are unique every time. The colour names echo the variety of flavours doughnuts come in: Lemon, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, and Pistachio. Espresso cups are sold in pairs. The Donut collection’s strong personality stems from the design’s oversized handle. An original array of colours make the Donut cups perfect for gifting. Made in Portugal.  Read more

Labics Pendant

Labics Pendant

castrolighting > Ceiling lamp

Encouraged by the powerful Labics Structures that are well-known as an installation consisting of 50 architectural models realized by the studio Labics between 2014 and 2015. This Collection takes inspiration from the abstracted architectural installations of models, which were constructed from an abstract matrix. The Labics Collection allows to express yourself through the lighting aesthetics and decorate boldly. Dynamic lines create an organic movement of subtle brass tubes as straight as arrows, completing the handmade suspension with glass. Assembled over several brass tubes, they have a daring angularity that’s tempered by their masculine matt finish coupled with glass. As the encouragement came from the architecture of buildings, the iconic collection recreated graphic pattern’s ideas on the chandelier. The Collection's highlight? For the determined and adventurous customers, as it gives an impression of brave, strong and unique motives of geometrical silhouettes in the space. These futuristic lighting fixtures symbolically portray the development of modern design and city architecture. The outstanding lighting design can be applied to any interior from modern classic style to contemporary, or mid-century modern. Feel the dynamism of this suspension as the simple geometry of the brass elements complements the refinement of the interior and permits to explore a new kind of energy and charisma. VIEW FULL FAMILY

ReForm Flux yellow

ReForm Flux yellow

ege > Carpet

Flux is produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring.

ReForm Flux charcoal

ReForm Flux charcoal

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Flux is a collection of carpet tiles produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring. The backing of the Flux tiles is produced from used water bottles that are recycled into our patented and long lasting Ecotrust felt backing.

UPON - Stackable wood veneer chair with integrated cushion _ Zilio A&C

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UPON - Stackable wood veneer chair with integrated cushion _ Zilio A&C

Zilio A&C > Chair

Upon Chair by Zilio A&C – A Minimalist and Ingenious Stacking Chair for Versatile Spaces A Pure, Expressive Design with a Hidden Innovation Designed by Sylvain Willenz for Zilio A&C, the Upon Chair is a study in understated elegance and intelligent engineering. What makes Upon truly unique is its seamless backrest connection—as if by magic, the form-pressed veneer backrest sits on the contrasting metal frame with no visible fixings, thanks to a hidden internal joint. This precision-engineered detail not only enhances the chair’s aesthetic purity but also ensures it is lightweight, strong, and stackable, making it ideal for both commercial and residential interiors. Versatile for Home, Hospitality & Office Settings With its clean lines, refined proportions, and practical stackability, Upon adapts effortlessly to a variety of spaces: Cafés & Restaurants – A stylish, durable chair that allows for easy stacking and storage. Workspaces & Offices – A minimal yet comfortable seating solution for meeting rooms and collaborative spaces. Modern Dining Rooms – A sculptural, contemporary chair that complements Scandinavian and Japandi aesthetics. Hotel & Hospitality Projects – Perfect for lobbies, conference areas, and guest spaces. The upcoming armchair version and optional upholstered seat further expand Upon’s possibilities, allowing designers to customize it for enhanced comfort and style. Materiality: A Balance of Strength & Lightness Upon is designed with a mix of materials that emphasize both functionality and refined aesthetics: Form-Pressed Veneer Backrest – Tapers to just 6mm at the edges, offering a light, floating appearance while maintaining strength. Contrasting Metal Frame – Ensures structural durability while keeping the chair light and visually effortless. Optional Upholstered Seat – Adds extra comfort, making it suitable for longer seating durations in work and hospitality environments. Dimensions & Stackability Upon’s compact yet ergonomic proportions make it a functional choice for both small and large spaces: Width: 500 mm Depth: 505 mm Height: 785 mm Its stackable design allows for efficient storage, making it an excellent solution for flexible and adaptable environments. Why Choose the Upon Chair? ✔ Innovative design – Hidden joint creates a seamless, floating backrest effect. ✔ Lightweight & stackable – Ideal for contract and hospitality use. ✔ Minimal yet strong – A refined balance of form, function, and durability. ✔ Versatile for multiple settings – From homes and cafés to offices and hotels. ✔ Optional upholstery & armchair version – Customizable for enhanced comfort. A Contemporary Seating Solution for Modern Interiors With its elegant simplicity, functional stackability, and precise craftsmanship, Upon by Zilio A&C is a timeless seating solution that brings sophistication to any setting. Whether used as a stylish dining chair, a practical workspace seat, or a sleek hospitality solution, Upon merges technical innovation with design purity. 📥 2D & 3D files available for download for seamless integration into interior projects. 🔗 Discover more at Zilio A&C. Search ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.

ReForm Flux dark grass

ReForm Flux dark grass

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Flux is a collection of carpet tiles produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring. The backing of the Flux tiles is produced from used water bottles that are recycled into our patented and long lasting Ecotrust felt backing.

NASKA LARGE

NASKA LARGE

fontanaarte > Table lamp

The Naska family of lamps is a classic from 1933. Simple and functional, with a revolving, adjustable arm, it is available in three different versions – table, floor and wall. More than any other lamp, Naska expresses an unmistakable identity through its archetypal form. It is the desk lamp par excellence, the original ancestor of every lamp with a spring-balanced arm. A timeless object, suitable for both domestic spaces and those dedicated to work.

Élémentaire Chair

Élémentaire Chair

hay > Chair

With lmentaire Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec set out to create a chair that is both aesthetically and physically balanced with a sustainable profile. lmentaire uses 100% recycled polypropylene and the latest technology to create an eco-friendly chair that is robust enough to be a long-lasting object while still appearing delicate. Precise proportions and a clear profile give lmentaire a charm that allows it to stand out on its own or look strong in a group. Designed for everyday life lmentaire fulfils basic needs in a balance of beauty and strength. Locally produced in Denmark its durability and resilience make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

ReForm Flux grey

ReForm Flux grey

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Flux is a collection of carpet tiles produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring. The backing of the Flux tiles is produced from used water bottles that are recycled into our patented and long lasting Ecotrust felt backing.

velvet grey

velvet grey

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

Lawson "Dining"

Lawson "Dining"

minotti > Chair

With the fluid line of its shapes and the equilibrium of its soft volumes, the Lawson seating system explores different types of chairs, offering innovative solutions that push out the traditional style boundaries, ranging from small lounge armchairs to the larger easy chair, and even sofas.    The design features a look based on the juxtaposition of materials: on one side there is leather, which follows the curve of the enveloping backrest, in turn becoming an armrest and on the other side there is the fabric of the cushions, with its haute couture feel.   The many different layouts of the system, with its interesting range of alternating depths, mean it is perfect for creating both small, intimate spaces, as well as arrangements featuring several elements, all fit to occupy larger spaces with grace.  With its natural elegance, Lawson is ideal for residential interiors, but also reveals a strong vocation for the hospitality sector, thanks to its versatile modularity. Sofas and armchairs sit on metal feet with a chrome or polished Pewter finish, a jewel-detail that adds a touch of sophistication to the piece. The wide variety of elements in the Lawson family also includes an armchair with legs in Moka-coloured ash wood or covered in leather, a detail that also characterises the lounge armchair and dining chair. Each piece can be used in a wide range of potential combinations of materials and colours. And while the impression made by Lawson oozes with Seventies style if the arrangement includes pieces with black leather, structured fabric upholstering and feet with a chrome finish, instead, a more decorative spirit shines through if the option chosen features velvet and chenille.

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marazzi group > Wall tile-stone-brick

Subway Tiles The unique appeal of subway tiles or metro tiles, which clad the underground railways of large cities throughout the 20th century, lives again in this wall tile collection with all the distinctive beauty of traditional ceramic coverings. Just one, small size 7.5 x15 cm with a vast assortment of colours, with the neutral shades and ever-popular white, grey and beige accompanied by strong, bright colours including blue, red and yellow. The collection has two surfaces – glossy and satin – and a lux diamond structure.

BLEND tile by Douglas & Jones

BLEND tile by Douglas & Jones

pietboon > Floor tile-stone

BLEND Tile is a large format tile series. The two different color shades in this series fit in seamlessly with Piet Boon’s characteristic color palette. The BLEND Tile is a timeless wall and floor tile, which ensures an elegant end result on any surface. The tiles have a minimum thickness of 6 mm. Ultra-thin, but as strong as stone. The BLEND Tile naturally offers the proven practical properties of ceramics.

stitch green

stitch green

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

HAY Colour Crate

HAY Colour Crate

hay > Cabinet

HAY Colour Crate is a series of colourful storage boxes with a distinctive perforated design. Made from 100% recycled post-consumer plastic waste in a variety of different colours and sizes the crates can be stacked on top of one another in different size combinations. The multifunctional crates are suitable for storing and organising a wide range of items on shelves tables or inside cupboards.

Serpentine Light

Serpentine Light

moooi > Ceiling lamp

Serpentine Light by Front is an airy suspension lamp created with elaborate twists and turns. The lighting design originated from twisting and turning a piece of paper. By playing with the tension and natural flowdiscovering the limits of the different shapes paper could adopt. The dark lines create the effect of an endless upwards spiral. The flow and curve of the almost translucent material is very natural and diffuses the light evenly. The designs strong character and illusion of perpetual movement makes it the perfect lamp to hang above your dining table in your hallway or above your desk in your office. The lightweight material and perpetual movement make the Serpentine Light an elegant suspension light that keeps you guessing.

Play Grey

Play Grey

refin-ceramic > Floor tile-stone

A design toolA cloud of colours targeted to design: the collection plays on a scale of solid colours to interpret architecture with large backgrounds, highlighting geometries or creating uniformity between surfaces. Play consists of 6 carefully selected matt colours: a range of neutral tones from very light to very dark with warm and cold shades. The perfectly solid colours are achieved through a special production process, the ‘solid colour tile’, which we have developed to create completely homogeneous coloured surfaces without any graphic or pattern effect. We offer mainly large sizes (up to 120×278 in White) to respond effectively to all project requirements, both for floor and wall tiles. Play guarantees the possibility of large single-colour surfaces with harmonious visual results and high technical performance also for outdoor wall tiles. The volumes are amplified by the choice of a “total colour” for floors, walls and ceiling: the result is a homogeneous envelope that conveys a strong impact.

Cromatica Verde

Cromatica Verde

florim > Wall Paint

A lexicon of colour shades for mixing. A large size and its submultiples. «This work represents a reflection on colour, and above all a proposal on how to transfer the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a project produced on a large scale.» Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin Studio Formafantasma base their work in the design world on a strong vocation for research. Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi view every project as an opportunity for study and the acquisition of new knowledge, and their love of speculation establishes a dialectic rapport with the situations offered by each new client. Whether it involves a material, a type or a production method, the first phase of their design process is the mapping of what the specific case places at their disposal. With Cedit, an analysis of the company's past and present was central to the inputs. Inevitably, since "Looking back to look forward" has been the design duo's mission statement for years. In this case, in particular, the company's history was a real treasure trove, a fine blend of memory and technology: on the one hand, the excellence of production technologies now extended with the added potential arising from the engineering of large-sized ceramic tiles, and on the other a wealth of experience build up with great designers of the past, from Zanuso to Noorda, through to <strong>Ettore Sottsass</strong>. Andrea and Simone decided to focus on Sottsass - who started designing for Cedit back in the late Seventies - and made an in-depth study of one of the colour charts he developed towards the end of the Nineties. A spread of colours which gave its name to the "41 Colors" collection, included in the catalogue of the period as a real alphabet for what has proved to be a lasting design language. Colour was much more than just a compulsory step in the dialogue between designer and producer, since Sottsass had already discovered the power of the mystery intrinsic to this universe of invention.<br /><br />With Cedit the master-designer, a long-established lover of ceramics and their crafted unpredictability, found a way of transferring his personal feeling for colour to a wide audience, through industrial mass production. And this assumption is another factor Formafantasma have inherited, interpreting it today with new, even more efficient technical resources just as capable of expressing the secrets of colour. «The concept of colour "in isolation" - Sottsass explained in a 1992 text - classified colour, Pantone, as they call it now, "scientific" colour, is something I still refuse to accept. (...) Colours, the idea of colour, are always intangible, they slip slowly away like words, that run through your fingers, like poetry, which you can never keep hold of, like a good story.» And Formafantasma seem to have chosen that distinction between colour "in isolation" and "intangible" yet ever-present colour as the basis of their work. However, their approach draws on their unique vocation for research and the technical resources of the third millennium. «This work - they explain to us - is a reflection on colour, and above all on <strong>how to bring the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a large-scale project</strong>.» The designers look at large, monochrome slabs and turn to the engineers for details of their secrets, their processing stages, the phases in their production. They appreciate that the colour of ceramic material, its ineffable secret, can still be present in the series and large tile sizes in which Cedit leads the way. They understand that this is, in itself, an expressive power which does not need channelling into forms, motifs and signs. But above all, they treat the surface as a large canvas on which they spread pure colour, which tends to be uniform but in fact is never really a "scientific", totally monochrome hue: it is not a Pantone. And this is the source of the fundamental insight, which only children of the transition from the analogue to the digital era could achieve, the reward for those who draw on the past to look to the future.<br /><br />The designers cut the slab into lots of regular pieces, not necessarily of the same size. They restore its identity as a "tile", a familiar name with something ancient about it, but which stands for a module, a unit of measurement, a building block. There is nothing nostalgic about this - on the contrary, the vision is completely new, and the portions of slab created can be reassembled with no restrictions, breaking down the unity of the whole and reviving its essence starting from its structure. As the cards in the pack are shuffled, what emerges is not a figure or motif but the representation of colour itself and its physical nature. It is live matter, born from the meeting of vibrating forces, the mixing of ever-varying percentages of the basic ingredients. And Formafantasma present us with the corpuscular, fragmented essence of these small frames of space and crystallised time, which reveal the code and formula of their composition. So Cromatica is a collection made up of six colours which actually have an infinite number of declinations and compositional possibilities. It is a "discrete" combination in the mathematical sense of the term, capable of generating multiple, variable subsets. At the same time, each slab can be used in its entirety, leaving the impression of analogue continuity unchanged. But what really amazes is the comparison and dialogue between the two approaches: a stroke of genius, laying clear the mysterious appeal the artificial reproduction of colour has always held for mankind. Because, as Sottsass said, «colours are language, a powerful, magical, intangible, flexible, continuous material, in which existence is made manifest, the existence that lives in time and space».

Panorama Carole Baijings - Evening / Part 1

Panorama Carole Baijings - Evening / Part 1

petitefriture > Wallpaper

Carole Baijings reinvents the French stripe with transforming colors, creating a dynamic landscape in her wallpapers and panoramics. Within her range of wallpaper and panoramic designs, each vertical stripe embodies a color that morphs, while viewed collectively, the stripes unveil a moving landscape. The vivid hues of the panoramic design evoke nature, offering a striking depth. As Carole Baijings explains, "similar to a painting, the perspective shifts with distance." The fluorescent accents, her distinctive hallmark, captivate the gaze and surprise, reminiscent of the freshness of spring flowers or the brightness of sunbeams. Wallpaper Panorama Morning - Part 2 Wallpaper Panorama Morning - Part 3 Read more

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Lemon

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Lemon

petitefriture > Styling

In creating the Donut collection, designer Pia Chevalier drew her inspiration from the world of baking. The ceramic artist designs her espresso like pastries, where the cup handles mimic doughnut pastry, and the enamel finish renders a sugar-glazed coating look. The production techniques deployed are such that the shape and thickness of the cups are unique every time. The colour names echo the variety of flavours doughnuts come in: Lemon, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, and Pistachio. Espresso cups are sold in pairs. The Donut collection’s strong personality stems from the design’s oversized handle. An original array of colours make the Donut cups perfect for gifting. Made in Portugal.  Read more

Mobil 6 drawers with wheels

Mobil 6 drawers with wheels

kartell > drawer

Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers, featuring between two and six drawers, and be fitted with comfortable handles. It can be set on castors or fixed feet and this makes Mobil suitable for use in different contexts: from the bedroom to the living room, bathroom or study, and in the office as a desk drawer unit for storing stationery and documents.

NASKA LARGE

NASKA LARGE

fontanaarte > Wall lamp

The Naska family of lamps is a classic from 1933. Simple and functional, with a revolving, adjustable arm, it is available in three different versions – table, floor and wall. More than any other lamp, Naska expresses an unmistakable identity through its archetypal form. It is the desk lamp par excellence, the original ancestor of every lamp with a spring-balanced arm. A timeless object, suitable for both domestic spaces and those dedicated to work.

Noa Soft white oak With solid headboard and legs

Noa Soft white oak With solid headboard and legs

auping > Bed frame

The Noa bed is a true Scandinavian design with its simple shape, clever details and natural materials. This variation in Soft white oak with a solid headboard is a real eye-catcher of the bedroom. The clean finish and natural materials exude tranquillity. The Auping Noa stands for peace, comfort and security. Thanks to the use of natural materials and the classic look of the bed, it fits any bedroom. The Auping Noa bed was designed by Danish designer Eva Harlou. The bed exudes tranquillity through its classic Scandanavian design, which easily fits into any bedroom.  Thanks to the use of extremely strong beech wood, the bed will also last a long time.    Want to discover more about the Noa? Take a look at the look book page View the Noa   Need help making a choice? In the configurator, go to the mattress selector for advice. Our collection consists of 5 beds that you can put together entirely as you wish. Choose your own colours, materials and accessories. In total, there are 2.8 billion possibilities in our online configurator. Looking for inspiration for your own bedroom or want to know more about our beds? Then take a look at the online lookbooks.

Planner™ Tables

Planner™ Tables

fritzhansen > Side table

The Planner™ coffee tables are part of a relaunched Fritz Hansen collection by Paul McCobb, a legendary designer known for creating slender designs where form follows function. Featuring a structured marble surface and a powder-coated steel base, the coffee table is an illustration of raw, tactile simplicity. With a strong linear framework and a bold, geometric shape, the rectangular Planner Table MC310 has a sleek, contemporary character that complements a wide range of interior styles

Zenith Suspension

Zenith Suspension

castrolighting > Ceiling lamp

The stunning natural beauty of Zenith Suspension is born from the intense shining star constellations presented in the celestial sphere. The name itself represents the peak of life where one becomes serene with its self-being. Falling in love with this stars-like piece, the Castro design team conceived this modern futuristic chandelier to be the center focal point in every wide room living area. Highlighting the natural shape of a group of stars forming this minimalistic but strong-will suspension. This handmade fixture is all made in brass with a mixture of black nickel and gold finishes. Take in the gracious sight of the star constellations at home with this celestial-inspired innovative fixture. Use it to create beautiful sceneries for residential or commercial interior design projects.

patchwork black

patchwork black

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

ReForm Flux dark green

ReForm Flux dark green

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Flux is a collection of carpet tiles produced from regenerated materials that allows you to implement sustainable and modern design in the office environment. The colour palette reminds of the transformation from dry to wet. Concrete, stone, sand and asphalt all change when a rain shower or a wave touch them. The sun and the wind bring them back to their original colour and in between these two extremes lie a countless amount of tones and shades. Flux is produced from regenerated and regenerable yarn regenerated from among others used fishing nets that are reborn as a strong and hardwearing textile flooring. The backing of the Flux tiles is produced from used water bottles that are recycled into our patented and long lasting Ecotrust felt backing.

ReForm Memory dark blue

ReForm Memory dark blue

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. The marriage of a complex structured multi-level loop and digital colouration gives the Memory Ecotrust collection a unique expression. Memory Ecotrust comprises three designs, each in 9 architectural colours. The colour palette is structured around light, medium and dark tones, which can be used in combination to reflect the social aspect of the office space. Play with tonal range and accent colour to create neighborhoods, way-finding etc. Designed by Carol Appleton. The carpet tiles consist of Ecotrust felt backings and tile faces. The Ecotrust felt backings are produced from recycled water bottles. An innovative production technique turns bottles into a soft yet strong PET felt material that is long lasting and has great acoustic performance. At Ege Carpets we use regenerated and regenerable yarns produced from used fishing nets. Once the fishing nets are collected and cleaned, they are physically and chemically broken down and reborn as strong and hardwearing yarns for carpets.

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Blueberry

Donut Set of 2 espresso - Blueberry

petitefriture > Styling

In creating the Donut collection, designer Pia Chevalier drew her inspiration from the world of baking. The ceramic artist designs her espresso like pastries, where the cup handles mimic doughnut pastry, and the enamel finish renders a sugar-glazed coating look. The production techniques deployed are such that the shape and thickness of the cups are unique every time. The colour names echo the variety of flavours doughnuts come in: Lemon, Vanilla, Cherry, Blueberry, Bubble Gum, and Pistachio. Espresso cups are sold in pairs. The Donut collection’s strong personality stems from the design’s oversized handle. An original array of colours make the Donut cups perfect for gifting. Made in Portugal.  Read more

Calabash™

Calabash™

fritzhansen > Ceiling lamp

Calabash™ pendants are inspired by the simple and harmonious form of the calabash pumpkin. Made of aluminium and finished with chrome or textured coating, Calabash pendants are an example of authentic craftsmanship. Turned on or left off, its distinct design has strong presence by combining convex and concave shapes – mirroring the room or manifesting that reflection with sculptural quality.

Mobil 2 drawers with feet

Mobil 2 drawers with feet

kartell > drawer

Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers, featuring between two and six drawers, and be fitted with comfortable handles. It can be set on castors or fixed feet and this makes Mobil suitable for use in different contexts: from the bedroom to the living room, bathroom or study, and in the office as a desk drawer unit for storing stationery and documents.

velvet bloom blue

velvet bloom blue

ege > Carpet

Available in 48x48 cm, 96x96 cm and 24x96 cm. Composed of the 3 design themes Minimal, Reflex and Heritage, Rawline Scala Ecotrust pays a tribute to universal fashion textures and details: The basic and linear look of denim, the classic stitch of a gentleman’s suit, folded and pleated fabrics reflecting light and dark. Featuring these elements in three different scales from small to medium and large, the tiles collection brings the flat woven design expression to a new level. Rawline Scala Ecotrust urges to explore space with subtle and artistic patterns that can be mixed and matched but also stand beautifully alone. Rawline Scala Ecotrust is made from regenerated and regenerable yarns consisting of abandoned fishing nets and other waste materials. Comes with Ege Carpets' patented and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Ecotrust backing based on used water bottles that are transformed to a soft yet strong PET felt with excellent acoustic advantages.

Cromatica Opale

Cromatica Opale

florim > Wall Paint

A lexicon of colour shades for mixing. A large size and its submultiples. «This work represents a reflection on colour, and above all a proposal on how to transfer the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a project produced on a large scale.» Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin Studio Formafantasma base their work in the design world on a strong vocation for research. Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi view every project as an opportunity for study and the acquisition of new knowledge, and their love of speculation establishes a dialectic rapport with the situations offered by each new client. Whether it involves a material, a type or a production method, the first phase of their design process is the mapping of what the specific case places at their disposal. With Cedit, an analysis of the company's past and present was central to the inputs. Inevitably, since "Looking back to look forward" has been the design duo's mission statement for years. In this case, in particular, the company's history was a real treasure trove, a fine blend of memory and technology: on the one hand, the excellence of production technologies now extended with the added potential arising from the engineering of large-sized ceramic tiles, and on the other a wealth of experience build up with great designers of the past, from Zanuso to Noorda, through to <strong>Ettore Sottsass</strong>. Andrea and Simone decided to focus on Sottsass - who started designing for Cedit back in the late Seventies - and made an in-depth study of one of the colour charts he developed towards the end of the Nineties. A spread of colours which gave its name to the "41 Colors" collection, included in the catalogue of the period as a real alphabet for what has proved to be a lasting design language. Colour was much more than just a compulsory step in the dialogue between designer and producer, since Sottsass had already discovered the power of the mystery intrinsic to this universe of invention.<br /><br />With Cedit the master-designer, a long-established lover of ceramics and their crafted unpredictability, found a way of transferring his personal feeling for colour to a wide audience, through industrial mass production. And this assumption is another factor Formafantasma have inherited, interpreting it today with new, even more efficient technical resources just as capable of expressing the secrets of colour. «The concept of colour "in isolation" - Sottsass explained in a 1992 text - classified colour, Pantone, as they call it now, "scientific" colour, is something I still refuse to accept. (...) Colours, the idea of colour, are always intangible, they slip slowly away like words, that run through your fingers, like poetry, which you can never keep hold of, like a good story.» And Formafantasma seem to have chosen that distinction between colour "in isolation" and "intangible" yet ever-present colour as the basis of their work. However, their approach draws on their unique vocation for research and the technical resources of the third millennium. «This work - they explain to us - is a reflection on colour, and above all on <strong>how to bring the multiplicity of shades typical of a hand-crafted piece into a large-scale project</strong>.» The designers look at large, monochrome slabs and turn to the engineers for details of their secrets, their processing stages, the phases in their production. They appreciate that the colour of ceramic material, its ineffable secret, can still be present in the series and large tile sizes in which Cedit leads the way. They understand that this is, in itself, an expressive power which does not need channelling into forms, motifs and signs. But above all, they treat the surface as a large canvas on which they spread pure colour, which tends to be uniform but in fact is never really a "scientific", totally monochrome hue: it is not a Pantone. And this is the source of the fundamental insight, which only children of the transition from the analogue to the digital era could achieve, the reward for those who draw on the past to look to the future.<br /><br />The designers cut the slab into lots of regular pieces, not necessarily of the same size. They restore its identity as a "tile", a familiar name with something ancient about it, but which stands for a module, a unit of measurement, a building block. There is nothing nostalgic about this - on the contrary, the vision is completely new, and the portions of slab created can be reassembled with no restrictions, breaking down the unity of the whole and reviving its essence starting from its structure. As the cards in the pack are shuffled, what emerges is not a figure or motif but the representation of colour itself and its physical nature. It is live matter, born from the meeting of vibrating forces, the mixing of ever-varying percentages of the basic ingredients. And Formafantasma present us with the corpuscular, fragmented essence of these small frames of space and crystallised time, which reveal the code and formula of their composition. So Cromatica is a collection made up of six colours which actually have an infinite number of declinations and compositional possibilities. It is a "discrete" combination in the mathematical sense of the term, capable of generating multiple, variable subsets. At the same time, each slab can be used in its entirety, leaving the impression of analogue continuity unchanged. But what really amazes is the comparison and dialogue between the two approaches: a stroke of genius, laying clear the mysterious appeal the artificial reproduction of colour has always held for mankind. Because, as Sottsass said, «colours are language, a powerful, magical, intangible, flexible, continuous material, in which existence is made manifest, the existence that lives in time and space».