Void LED Pendant
tomdixon > Ceiling lamp
Available as a medium or mini pendant, Void is perfect to hang over a dining table or in multiples using a Pendant System. More Information The process of creating Void is complex. Cut from a sheet of pure metal, each light is pressed and spun, then brazed at the end to form a double-walled shade. The high-shine reflectivity achieved with lathing, polishing and caring for base metals is a bold finish that carries across Void.The LED module offers three key benefits - longer life expectancy, energy efficiency and improved performance including dimmability and light control. Our integrated LED module is fully serviceable and replacement components and individual drivers are available if needed.
Mirror Ball LED Range Round Pendant System
tomdixon > Ceiling lamp
Each light is a bold statement in its own right but our lighting often sits best in multiples. Endless reflections, spatial play and graphic arrangements showcase the extraordinary in our range. We have carefully curated a series of pendant systems from our best-selling collections. Each is unique and easy to install with a round or linear ceiling canopy. More Information The LED module offers three key benefits - longer life expectancy, energy efficiency and improved performance including dimmability and light control. Our integrated LED module is fully serviceable and replacement components and individual drivers are available if needed.
Melt Mini LED Smoke Round Pendant System
tomdixon > Ceiling lamp
An extraordinary chandelier featuring five Melt Mini ceiling lights in a modern Smoke finish. Featuring our intergrated LED module, this ceiling light creates a mesmirizing melting hot-blown glass effect when on and a mirror-finish effect when off. Made in Germany using a high tech manufacturing technique to achieve the perfect melted orb. More Information The range is blow moulded and vacuum metalised - techniques we have developed over several years, working with German engineering and manufacturing experts. The LED module offers three key benefits - longer life expectancy, energy efficiency and improved performance including dimmability and light control. Our integrated LED module is fully serviceable and replacement components and individual drivers are available if needed. Melt also comes as a chandelier, table, floor, pendant and surface light. Available in a contemporary Copper, Gold and Chrome finish.
Melt LED Gold Trio Round Pendant System
tomdixon > Ceiling lamp
A round chandelier featuring one Melt and three Melt Mini pendant lights in a modern Gold finish. Featuring our intergrated LED module, this ceiling light creates a mesmirizing melting hot-blown glass effect when on and a mirror-finish effect when off. Made in Germany using a high tech manufacturing technique to achieve the perfect melted orb. More Information The range is blow moulded and vacuum metalised - techniques we have developed over several years, working with German engineering and manufacturing experts. The LED module offers three key benefits - longer life expectancy, energy efficiency and improved performance including dimmability and light control. Our integrated LED module is fully serviceable and replacement components and individual drivers are available if needed. Melt also comes as a chandelier, table, floor, pendant and surface light. Available in a contemporary Copper, Chrome and Smoke finish.
Globe Burst Chandelier Chrome
tomdixon > Ceiling lamp
Globe Burst is an extraordinary large chandelier featuring 12 Globe shades with a gloss black fitting. The chrome shades are designed into a fixed configuration with a single point construction. Featuring our integrated LED module, the spherical orbs are highly mirrored and perfectly reflective during the day, and when switched on reveals a multiplicity of internal reflections. More Information The LED module offers three key benefits - longer life expectancy, energy efficiency and improved performance including dimmability and light control. Our integrated LED module is fully serviceable and replacement components and individual drivers are available if needed. Globe also comes as a Ceiling and Floor Light. Available in a contemporary Copper finish.
Gala
sabaitalia > Sofa
Cristina Celestino designs for Saba the new Gala seating system, thus establishing a collaboration with the company. The project responds to the desire of investigating the sofa as a place and not only as a mere functional product, to the aspiration of dematerializing the very concept of traditional living and to create a sofa with a strong iconographic design component. The “sofa” is a place of exchange, it generates new experiences and it shapes interior spaces. With a subtle reference to the retro-future atmosphere of sofas that inhabited the ‘70s, the new collection explores the flexibility of the upholstered object with a no gender, sculptural and sophisticated volume, which lends itself to interpreting different visions of interiors, from residential to hospitality contexts. The central backbone is a vertical element that draws pleated curves ready to accommodate, both on the front as well as on the back, a seat-pouf element of different depths. The many possible configurations give life to a “hybrid” and flexible sofa with which one can interact. In a collective utopian imagination, the name Gala is associated to the concept of elegance and sophistication, but Gala is also an ornament, a decoration that is created with a rippled textile band and in our case, Gala becomes the structure of the upholstery itself. Gala is also one of the planets in Star Wars and an indirect tribute to the world of stars, to the optimism and the avant-garde that characterized that era.
Kepi
sabaitalia > Sofa
The Kepi sofa’s sober design and vaguely Nordic look are softened by rounded lines that add character and improve comfort. This is the Kepi sofa, featuring complete symmetry with two back cushions and one seat cushion. Its clean design and nonchalant elegance make it perfect for the home and a contract environment. The functional supporting structure is made of tubular stainless steel. Fully removable covers.
Garbí
luceplan > Wall lamp
Applique that seems to take form from the wall itself, in a single solid volume of soft, regular surfaces that meet to create precise edges that become striking graphic signs. When the lamp is turned on, the light of the LED rebounds on the wall, creating a vivid contrast, and then slides inside the opening, illuminating it and delicately forming an arch on the wall.Available in two finishes – aluminium with matte white powder coating in an embossed effect, or with external finish in metallized aluminium – Garbí is a lamp conceived to also function when it is off, because ambient light brings out the solid presence of its gently shaped form.
EQUATORE SMALL
fontanaarte > Table lamp
Equatore is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic lamp with a glass shade. While the traditional abat-jour uses the shade to contain the light source within, in this family of lamps the shade is paradoxically and suggestively empty, with the light being generated by two luminous discs placed inside a central metal band, visible on the shade, that evokes the line of the equator. The light produced by the Leds, thanks to internal screens arranged in layers, is distributed regularly across the surface of the discs, magically illuminating them. The bottom disc directs the light output downward, the upper one illuminates the glass cap for a soft, diffused light. Available in table, floor and ceiling models, in two sizes and two colors: a cooler version in gray with a dark chrome frame, and a warmer version with a transparent dove gray cap and a copper-colored frame.
EQUATORE LARGE
fontanaarte > Ceiling lamp
Equatore is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic lamp with a glass shade. While the traditional abat-jour uses the shade to contain the light source within, in this family of lamps the shade is paradoxically and suggestively empty, with the light being generated by two luminous discs placed inside a central metal band, visible on the shade, that evokes the line of the equator. The light produced by the Leds, thanks to internal screens arranged in layers, is distributed regularly across the surface of the discs, magically illuminating them. The bottom disc directs the light output downward, the upper one illuminates the glass cap for a soft, diffused light. Available in table, floor and ceiling models, in two sizes and two colors: a cooler version in gray with a dark chrome frame, and a warmer version with a transparent dove gray cap and a copper-colored frame.
EQUATORE SMALL
fontanaarte > Ceiling lamp
Equatore is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic lamp with a glass shade. While the traditional abat-jour uses the shade to contain the light source within, in this family of lamps the shade is paradoxically and suggestively empty, with the light being generated by two luminous discs placed inside a central metal band, visible on the shade, that evokes the line of the equator. The light produced by the Leds, thanks to internal screens arranged in layers, is distributed regularly across the surface of the discs, magically illuminating them. The bottom disc directs the light output downward, the upper one illuminates the glass cap for a soft, diffused light. Available in table, floor and ceiling models, in two sizes and two colors: a cooler version in gray with a dark chrome frame, and a warmer version with a transparent dove gray cap and a copper-colored frame.
THEA
fontanaarte > Ceiling lamp
Table, floor, wall, ceiling and pendant, THEA is a family of lamps that covers all types of applications, designed for use both in the domestic environment of the home and in the more public and contract spaces of the hotel, restaurant and work sectors.
LUNAIRE
fontanaarte > Wall lamp
Lunaire is a wall and ceiling lamp with a surprising light effect, reminiscent of the phenomenon produced by eclipses. A smaller front disc containingthe light source is set inside a large concave aluminium diffuser. Lunaire is the perfect lighting solution areas,they residential or contract.
THEA
fontanaarte > Wall lamp
Table, floor, wall, ceiling and pendant, THEA is a family of lamps that covers all types of applications, designed for use both in the domestic environment of the home and in the more public and contract spaces of the hotel, restaurant and work sectors.
LUNAIRE
fontanaarte > Wall lamp
Lunaire is a wall and ceiling lamp with a surprising light effect, reminiscent of the phenomenon produced by eclipses. A smaller front disc containingthe light source is set inside a large concave aluminium diffuser.Two different effects are possible depending on how the small discis positioned with respect to the diffuser: back lighting when the front disc is closed, in other words pushed towards the wall, or from insidethe diffuser when the disc is pulled forward. Simply pulling or pushing the rod on the front of the disc immediately changes the lightingeffect to suit the mood. Thanks to the large diameter of the diffuser, Lunaire is the perfect lighting solution for big areas,they residential or contract.
THEA MEDIUM
fontanaarte > Wall lamp
Table, floor, wall, ceiling and pendant, THEA is a family of lamps that covers all types of applications, designed for use both in the domestic environment of the home and in the more public and contract spaces of the hotel, restaurant and work sectors.
u-light acoustic
axolight > Ceiling lamp
A combination of geometric forms creates a minimalist design. The distinctive trait of U-light is the ring-shaped structure, in which, in one of the two pendant versions, the iconic arc is inserted. Thanks to its important, but at the same time light, volume, U-light can fill the space in a dynamic way, but without burdening it. Minimal design, lighting intensity and visual comfort make U-light a lamp that can ornament different architectural styles, from domestic to contract. Through the installation of an acoustic panel, U-light acoustic has also an Equivalent Sound Absorbing Area up to 3.11, that allows it to reduce the noise as far as 49%. U-light was awarded the “NYCxDESIGN Award 2016”, in the category Lighting, by Interior Design magazine and ICFF.
u-light acoustic
axolight > Ceiling lamp
A combination of geometric forms creates a minimalist design. The distinctive trait of U-light is the ring-shaped structure, in which. Thanks to its important, but at the same time light, volume, U-light can fill the space in a dynamic way, but without burdening it. Minimal design, lighting intensity and visual comfort make U-light a lamp that can ornament different architectural styles, from domestic to contract. Through the installation of an acoustic panel, U-light acoustic has also an Equivalent Sound Absorbing Area up to 3.11, that allows it to reduce the noise as far as 49%.
Doodle freehanddesign.
terzani > Ceiling lamp
We no longer march in a straight line. Our lives are dynamic, intertwining collections of relationships, experiences and journeys. Reflecting the fluidity of our generation, designer Simone Micheli has created a new, contemporary light for Terzani, Doodle. Like us, each Doodle is unique, each pendant is handcrafted by artisans to resemble a randomised path. And, to give us control over the journey we want to take, each led bulb can be placed anywhere on the light, not only reflecting the choices we make in life, but giving Doodle a special flexibility. Available in nickel, black amethyst, gold andcopper plated finishes. Design Simone Micheli. Made in Italy.
Doodle freehanddesign.
terzani > Ceiling lamp
We no longer march in a straight line. Our lives are dynamic, intertwining collections of relationships, experiences and journeys. Reflecting the fluidity of our generation, designer Simone Micheli has created a new, contemporary light for Terzani, Doodle. Like us, each Doodle is unique, each pendant is handcrafted by artisans to resemble a randomised path. And, to give us control over the journey we want to take, each led bulb can be placed anywhere on the light, not only reflecting the choices we make in life, but giving Doodle a special flexibility. Available in nickel, black amethyst, gold andcopper plated finishes. Design Simone Micheli. Made in Italy.
Soul armcahir
turri > Armchair
The armchair of the Soul collection takes up the design of the sofa, with the panel on the back that embraces the seat and the inserts on the armrests. The metal base of the armchair is available in the fixed or swivel version. The leather or fabric upholstery can be used in combination to create elegant contrasts. The Soul armchair is available in different finishes as per our samples book.
Blues sofa
turri > Sofa
Even as a 2 or 3-seater, the Blues sofa is outstanding for its minimalist design and at the same time for the richness of its details : the walnut wood base, linear and uniform is supported by tubular metal legs. Thanks to an ample choice of modules, starting from the central ones up to the end pieces and the chaise longue, including the corner units and the poufs, the modular compositions are several and satisfy most requirements. The Blues sofa is available in different finishes as per sample book.
Vine pouf
turri > Pouf
Pouf from Vine collection has an original design, it is fully covered in leather and fabric, is equipped with a soft seat and a compartment at the base. The back is distinguished by a leather eyelet with a detail in brushed gold metal. It is possible to play both a chromatic and material contrast game to create a unique and original accessory. Vine pouf is available in different coverings included in our collection.
Moragas
santacole > Table lamp
A sturdy wooden cylinder supports a head with three bulbs, surrounded by a generous circular shade. The shade is made from cotton ribbon and has a thread running along the edge, reminiscent of bookbinding, and forming an asymmetry that creates a splendid contrast of light and shadow.
Le Klint 353 Mutatio
leklint > Table lamp
This design inspired by transformation and minimalistic geometry, discreetly has the on/off switch attached to the cord, allowing this beautiful matt black table lamp to stand freely in its cylinder form while engaging it’s user into an experience when the black exterior is lifted to reveal light and a complimentary contrasting glossy white interior.
Grand Carpet
marazzigroup > Floor tile-stone
Project by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel The Grand Carpet project, produced in 6 different modules of 120x240 cm in 6 mm thickness, represents an original approach to large slabs and to porcelain stoneware itself. Grand Carpet is intended for covering horizontal and vertical surfaces, indoors and outdoors, in both residential and contract locations. The line is offered in two extremely sophisticated colour variants: the warm version, Sand, is directly derived from the Salone del Mobile project, while Smoke offers a cooler, very versatile combination of shades.
MouldsMedium Pendant
lasvit > Ceiling lamp
Moulds is a collection of suspended lights, showcasing Czech crystal at its most resilient and lively form. The series captures a specific moment when molten glass resists its expected shape and freely escapes from the mould as a random, amorphous bubble. The energizing effect of this series arises from the contrast of materials, using the traditional craft techniques of blowing crystal glass into a beech form. Integrated LED light sources were set directly within the charred form, creating an impression that the heat and energy of the glassmaker’s kiln remained inside, in historic reference to the art of Czech glassmakers.
Pallana Light
moooi > Ceiling lamp
Practically playful The Pallana Light by IDEO is a suspended lighting fixture that supports you in the balancing act that is daily life. Pallanas mechanically joined classic shapes create a dynamic and adaptable design making it a playful task light. Spin the ring lights to assist you when working eating cooking helping your children with homework or whatever occasion. Pallana Light is available in two muted colours to match any interior style and colour palette. The added softness of the matte textured rings and knitted fabric sets Pallana apart from traditional finish choices. With the dim-to-warm functionality you can control the colour temperature and light intensity simultaneously Pallana brings touch of exuberance to any room while supporting your flow activities and moods throughout the day. 
WALLPROTECTION WA bumper trims in synthetic resin
profilitec > Accessories
WALLPROTECTION WA bumper trims in synthetic resin Synthetic resin corner protection profile, through-coloured to hide the effects of wear and damage. The smooth surface makes it easy to clean and more hygienic than traditional skirtings. Available in colours and a range of dual-coloured options. Together with an aesthetic value the dualcolour effect with a darker colour in the central part improves its resistance to trolleys and stretchers passage. These corner protection profiles can be perfectly co-ordinated with the other profiles in the wallprotection range - wall protection strips (WP) and skirting (WB).
JOINTEC GRL modular structural joints
profilitec > Accessories
JOINTEC GRL modular structural joints Modular structural joints with rotation movement between the metal wings and the synthetic rubber insert. Designed to withstand structural movements of large or compound buildings. They must be installed at the spaces existing between two semi-attached parts making up the same building or between two different spans. They are able to connect these spaces allowing vertical, horizontal and transversal movements, depending on the settlements of the building, be they cyclic or permanent. Within the modules created by the structural joints, however, a further fractionation of the surface with a lattice of fraction joints must always be provided, depending on the type of passage provided on the surface. How to install joints JOINTEC GRL INSTALLATION: • Slide the central metal insert into the side flanges. • Snap the synthetic rubber insert into the profile before aligning and positioning the expansion joint on site. • If necessary, protect the rubber insert with masking tape. • Anchor the side flanges with appropriate screws, 30cm on center, on both sides of the profile. • Lay mortar bed over the side flanges, and install the tiles as normal.
BORDERTEC BD perimeter draining profile for balconies
profilitec > Accessories
BORDERTEC BD perimeter draining profile for balconies BORDERTEC BD perimeter profiles finish terrace edges and allow a perfectly level mortar bed installation. They are available with perforated drainage holes openings (used with DRAINTEC 8 matting) and without holes openings (for a waterproof terrace edge). The tiles can be installed flush against the profile or sit directly on the profile. BORDERTEC BD dry laying The profile is also suitable for dry-laid tile layings on gravel; leave a gap to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the different materials. How to install border profiles for balconies INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: • Position the profile at the required height and anchor it on all sides of the installation as needed. • Cast the mortar bed in the profile frame. • Lay tiles as normal.
SUPACLPP - Perimeter clip
profilitec > Accessories
SUPACLPP - Perimeter clip The SUPACLPP perimeter clip, is applied to the head of the supports that delimit the wall perimeter of the installation. The aim is to create a minimum distance from the wall so that the flooring, once laid, is able to absorb expansion and not create tension in the structure. How to position the clip Always position the clip with the two side hooks upwards. The central slot in the SUPACLPP clip allows interlocking between the tie-bases on the head of the pedestal. The SUPACLPP clip allows you to distance the installation from the wall, absorbing expansion and protecting the tile from possible tensions or breakages.
Esparto Africano
arte-international > Wallcovering
Esparto is a strong fibre made from two species of perennial grasses of North Africa, Spain and Portugal. In woven form it is used for all kinds of crafts, to create both decorative and utilitarian objects. In this instance, it inspired a design in which the rigid shapes contrast beautifully with the randomly organised pattern.
Heron Island Double Dresser
lexington > drawer
Featuring six drawers, the double dresser showcases the collection's signature custom hardware. The artisan pulls look like a single piece from a distance, but are actually separate sections on each drawer front. The contemporary molding surrounding the hardware draws attention to the design by framing it on the piece. The feet and base rail feature a contrasting dark walnut finish.
Alderman Upholstered Side Chair
lexington > Chair
The ideal pairing of comfort with the upholstered back and design in the contemporary style of an X-back lumbar area defines the detailing of the dining chair. You may customize with fabric, leather, and choose a nailhead finish - Old Gold, Pewter, Bronze or keep the standard Natural finish. We chose leather 9472-71 grade 3 for the seat and contrast the back fabric 6588-41 grade 7.
Highview Media Console
lexington > Console
Elegant, attractive, and functional, this console will become the center of attention with its warm mocha brown Walnut veneers. The elongated tab pull sits within the brushed stainless inlays on the two doors and the two full-extension self-closing drawers in the center are easily accessible from underneath. The center area features a glass shelf and there are two wooden shelves behind each door, all shelves are adjustable or removable. The plinth base suggests a sure foundation while the top surface appears to float -- evidence of the blending of contrasting styles.
Lady Galala
martinelliluce > Ceiling lamp
Unleash your creativityModularity, colour, transformation, these are the key words to describe at best this pendant lamp with direct and diffused LED light, for indoor and outdoor use. It takes its name from the area of Mount Galala in Egypt where it was hosted a Contract project. Infact this light was conceived for the project and carries in its DNA the changing conformation of this territory. Lady Galala is an elegant, colourful, modular lamp that changes according to your needs. You can have fun composing and combining the three modules in satin methacrylate in several colours to have a lamp that is always different in your environment.
Pistillo 2294/L/DIM
martinelliluce > Floor lamp
Lines of light rustled by the wind A straight, uniform, essential line that outlines its discreet presence in different environments with a soft light. Several elements placed together vertically, horizontally or in a slanted fashion confer dynamism and motion, like pistils rustled by the wind. Outdoor standing lamp diffuser light, white opal methacrylate, for LED light source, RGB or white. Stainless steel base to fix on the floor with screws Ø 30cm. Complete of electronic driver dimmable inside the body lamp. With remote control. Base Ø 60cm of stainless stell to fix to the base of the lamp to lay on the floor with the possibility to move it (on request), with cable 3 mt and plug.Degree of protection: IP65 device - IP44 plug
Vela 22 21017/DIM
martinelliluce > Ceiling lamp
Light like the windA new version of the Vela lamp, lightweight, dynamic, thin and swivelling, a graphic sign in space. A simple aluminium tube, which rotates by means of a ring-shaped support fixed to the ceiling and which, thanks to its variable positioning, can be easily lowered or raised so as to bring the aluminium cone with direct diffused light to the area to be illuminated. Suspension lamp providing direct diffused light consisting of an aluminium tube painted, swivelling on the central ring support and with variable positioning. Painted aluminium reflector, white polycarbonate diffuser. Integrated LED light source. Integrated driver in the canopy.
Charme 800
flukso > Curtain
Textiles for upholstery and home decoration find in the Charme collection one of the highest points in the luxury market. The Charme fabrics, fully designed and manufactured in Italy, are made from prime yarns skilfully juxtaposed to best render the true Italian tradition of fabrics and decoration. Thanks to strié warps, the designs seem to emerge from the background while the use of thick and opaque viscose yarns contrasting with thin but bright artificial fibres creates a refined interplay of light. The collection comes in four matching designs, all-over flower motifs, stripes and webs, in eight different colours per design. Charme can be matched with Snob, a cotton blend and polyester velvet from the Flukso collection available in 35 different colours.
Jalis
cor > Chair
Cushions are archetypal pieces of seating furniture, especially in Arab countries. With Jalis, they are raised to a European seating level and transformed into chairs. What looks like a cushion with a kink in it is in fact a complexly upholstered, stably built item of seating furniture relative of the eponymous Orient-inspired upholstered Jalis sofa. A pleasing contrast is provided by the seemingly delicate base construction.
Ardoise Ecrù
florim > Floor tile-stone
A timeless material whose authenticity, sensual and elegant, is implemented in modern environments, where precious and recovered elements coexist in perfect harmony. <p>A precise chromatic choice selected 6 neutral and modern shades that cater to the vivid texture, the absolute protagonist of the collection. The delicacy of the colors chosen give the space a strong sense of light that contrasts with the hardness of the stone. The experience of Florim manages to join three dimensional texture and graphic movements in a play of optical effects to make a timeless material modern, giving it new life.</p>
Coretech Brushed Light
florim > Wall tile-stone-brick
<p>Florim’s Coretech collection takes Piasentina stone quarried in the foothills of the Julian Alps and enhances its performance to cater to the needs of contemporary architecture.</p> <p>Piasentina stone is ideally suited to the creation of relief textures and finishes using traditional methods and age-old techniques.<br>Different types of processing give different colours and feels to this natural stone, thus making it possible to put together numerous combinations using the same material. </p> <p>Piasentina stone’s name means “pleasing stone” in Friulian. It has been known since ancient Roman times and it is now highly sought after in architecture in Italy and internationally due to the shades of colour and versatility it can offer indoors and outdoors, on both urban floors and walls.</p> <p><br>It stands out not only due to its distinctive feel but also thanks to its refined <strong>grey tones </strong>with slender white veins and little brownish tinges.</p> <p><br>It is a stone that can conjure up all sorts of emotional responses, making it a popular choice among interior designers and architects across the globe. It has played a central role in numerous constructions over the centuries, including churches, palaces, villas, rural buildings and flooring. It was used by figures such as the Renaissance master Andrea Palladio and Raimondo D’Aronco in the Art Nouveau period and it continues to be employed in 21st century architecture and design.</p>
I Classici Marquinia
florim > Floor tile-stone
<p>"I Classici" is born as a developing container, ready to welcome new inspirations.</p> <p>A bold proposal comes from the ever attentive observance of those who watch the latest trends. <em>I Classici</em> provides great personalization to the space, a play of strong contrasts to create an uncompromising design. The rigid purity of the marble blends with the varnished effect of a modern wood.</p>
Cromatica Gradiente grigio-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».
Cromatica Rosa
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».
Euphoria Wall Light
castrolighting > Wall lamp
“Euphoria” symbolizes a feeling of pure happiness, a contemplative state of joy. Converting this idea into a design, the Euphoria Collection combines an elegant set of brass rings with different metal finish options the front of this wall light. This contrast enhances the magnificence of the design, conferring to the living spaces a unique touch of luxury. Gold-plated brass tubes with different diameters married with premium glass result in a subtle, delicate silhouette of the refined modern wall sconce. The elegant Euphoria wall light features the classic shape – the timeless Castro design touch. Euphoria wall sconce brass rings match different metallic finishes, thus can be bespoken in a wide range of well-aligned yet contrasting brass finishes, combining them in a unique manner to create a signature design. Keeping high standards for quality and visuals, this luxurious wall sconce effortlessly fits in different sublime entryways, lavish hall lobbies, and stylish entrances. VIEW FULL FAMILY
Streamline Wall Light
castrolighting > Wall lamp
Streamline is versatile thanks to its details that will enrich the décor of a wide range of interior design styles. The shining gold plated finish confers an extraordinary beauty to the brass, enhancing its value as a noble material. The fluid shades from the piece contrast with the geometric forms, playing nicely with abstract art. This piece was conceived to be distinctive and stand out for its design, becoming the perfect fit for curated interiors that combine a diversity of styles. This elegant wall light features long gold plated brass tubes that give the design a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by its distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline wall sconce desirable. #alenaproject VIEW FULL FAMILY #seasideliving
Reform Bench
fritzhansen > Bench
Reform series is known for its classic yet modern look – made in a combination of aluminium and untreated teak. Designed in collaboration with Swedish designer Louise Hederström. The Reform Bench brings together industrial and natural elements in a classical design where small details such as the visual fittings on the sides stand out. The bench carries a simple but contrasting style which makes it highly compatible with other outdoor furniture in various materials and settings. The Hunter Green and Anthracite Black versions feature a fixed, untreated teak seat. The Silver White version in 100% aluminium has a dual function as a plant display table at the flip of the seat.
Reform Table
fritzhansen > Table
Reform series is known for its classic yet modern look – made in a combination of aluminium and untreated teak. Designed in collaboration with Swedish designer Louise Hederström. The Reform table brings together industrial and natural elements in a classical design where small details such as the visual fittings on the sides stand out. The table carries a simple but contrasting style which makes it highly compatible with other outdoor furniture in various materials and settings. Available in Hunter Green and Anthracite Black.