Not only objects
In this world, which has by now become so complex and variegated, where productivity seems to set the pace and rhythm of existence, the definition of identity, self-assertion, the need for security, all contribute to produce a state of tension which ne …
The importance of pleasure a dialogue with Ernesto Neto
“Circleprototemple….!“. Plywood, polyamide tulle, foam, cotton corduroy, elastic cord, samba drum, drumstick, 285 x 310ø Installation view at The Edges of the World Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, 19 June-5 September 2010. © Ernesto Neto 2010. Pho …
L’ozio è il principio di tutti i vizi e il coronamento di tutte le virtù.
18 designers for relax Vico Magistretti Francesco Binfaré Nipa Doshi & Jonathan Levien Bauke Knottnerus Patricia Urquiola Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Karim Rashid Catherine Le Téo & Thierry Blet Mirko Tattarini Monti Stephan Ulrich Fabio Lenci …
louisiana
Soft and sinuous lines characterize Lousiana, the armchair with pouf designed by Vico Magistretti, built around a steel structure padded by expanded polyurethane foam. Versatility and a wide range of versions make it possible to create a fresh and iron …
flap gold edition
Edra celebrates two very special anniversaries in 2010. The first brings us back to 10 years ago, to the year 2000 which saw the launch of ‘Flap‘, a sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré that revolutionized the scenario of upholstered furniture. The secon …
principessa
After having presented the famous Charpoy collection, a contemporary version of the Indian day bed, Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien continue their collaboration with Moroso by presenting “Principessa” in 2008. This is an evolution based on the same them …
Phat Knits
Rotterdam based designer Bauke Knottnerus approaches design on a macro level using large threads to create large scale knitted objects. With these gigantic yarns, you can create/knit long objects that are actually made using giant knitting needles. The …
bend-sofa
Patricia Urquiola’s has designed a surprising series of seats that transforms the tradition concept of the sofa. She has entitled the product bend-sofa due to its curvaceous albeit monolithic form. It gives the appearance of being manually moulded from …
ploum
“We attempted to make a very comfortable contemporary settee. Ploum is a vast shape offering a soft, welcoming surface on which the whole body can rest. Its seat is relatively low, it seems organic. Perhaps the use of a stretchy fabric is a symbolic p …
koop
The Koop chair is the new armchair designed by Karim Rashid in collaboration with the old and prestigious Finnish design brand Martela. The ovoid shape of the outer structure forms a kind of embracing shell that contains the soft upholstered seat. The …