Italian design always seems to stimulate my imagination on possibilities for decorating my home. Natuzzi is a household name that many of us are familiar with. Their history goes back over a hundred years where they have established a reputation as one of the top leather furniture producers in the world. There are other products that Natuzzi manufacturers that often stay under our radar as are attention is typically drawn to their fantastic sectionals. Take for instance the coffee tables in this image. The vanilla color matches the sectional perfectly. I enjoy the contrast between the shine of the tables versus the flat color of the leather. The bookshelf, rug, and sideboard blend in perfectly with these pieces. I imagine this room without the accent tables and after seeing this picture, think that there would be a void in the room.
The great furniture designs keep coming from Italy with help from French designer Ito Morabito who has teamed up with Frighetto to bring us the Aryton modern platform bed. It has been described as "streamlined, sexy, and slightly space age" but of coarse art and fine furniture are subjective. Recently I have seen a lot more platform beds adopt the wider exposed rail design but the way these transition into the multi-level floating night stands is what make this platform bed so special. Ora-ito is an up and coming label from the young French designer who has given a "less is more" approach to an impressively mature collection of products including lamps from Artemide and the Evolution Chair from Zonotta. The Aryton bed is indicative of the brilliant collection by Frighetto who is no stranger to cutting edge Italian furniture.
Featured here is the Pas Si Classique, a sofa from Ligne Roset. Founded in 1860 in Montagnieu, France, Ligne Roset has developed into one of the foremost contemporary furniture makers. Nothing but elegance exudes this timeless piece. Small features such as the curved back pillows on the end and the many rounded corners shape this sofa into an architectural masterpiece for any living room. This sofa features a deep seat with large cushions for the back, allowing you to sit in many different positions for increased functionality. There are many choices of upholstery from fabric to leather available. The Pas Si Classique was designed by Pascal Morgue.
Posted by John, in Sofas.
Judging from the look of the Manhattan sofa from BPA International it would fit quit well in a New York loft, but its length makes me think of "Long Island." I have always had a fault in needing symmetry but the one arm and extended pseudo table offer such a well balanced versatility it has made me abandon my thought process. Designer Carlo Pozzi gave the Manhattan generous seating and the option to integrate the seating system with hub tops and storage units along the back. This sofa series includes modular sectional pieces that allow your requirements to be fulfilled just as Carlo Pozzi fulfilled his own requirements of comfort and style. BPA International has a strict dedication to cutting edge design and quality that is more than meets the eye. Their product line specializes in sofas, sectionals, and chairs with a modern Italian look.
Posted by Will, in Sofas.
Be careful adding the ultra modern Superego Buffet / Server to your current furniture lineup unless it can hold it own against this well named piece. Marco Acerbis designed this ultra modern beauty for the Acerbis International collection which as you can see is very clean and free from distractive hardware or a multiple drawer configuration. The two large pullout and sliding doors reveal ample storage and small drawers perfect for flatware. I really like the white and metal two tone concept and large radius corners that round out the smooth modern style. Marco Acerbis is a well accomplished designer for his relative short career and his interests cover a wide range of subjects from architecture to product design, and interior design to graphic art. Marco designs furniture and lighting products for Fontana Arte, Colombo Design, Alias, and Acerbis International and all of his works are stunning to say the least.
