Dear readers and lovers of great design,

Today I wish to recall two great names from the industry of design: the first is Gio Ponti, and the second is Sambonet, both Made in Italy.

Gio Ponti (1891-1979) was an influential Italian architect and designer, who made significant contributions to the world of design, including flatware. His designs are known for their modernist approach, blending functionality with elegant, minimalist aesthetics.

One of his most famous flatware design is the FLATWARE cutlery, created for the Italian brand Krupp in 1936. It’s design was marked by modernist clean lines, while its smooth lines were practical and comfortable at use.

In the Sixties, the Sambonet family acquired Krupp brand, and continued the production of Flatware until Nineties, interrupting it for some time, and relaunching the production at the end of 2003 until our days, available in stainless steel, but also in silver-plated finish.

Henge is a relatively young company in the Italian market, who already gained international recognition and love around the world! It was born in the heart of the Veneto lands, embracing a rich heritage of excellent craftsmanship, and the highest expression of Italian know-how.

All objects created by Henge are very distinctive by design and materials, and have a strong personality, adding character to the space and breaking the routine.

One of my favorite chandeliers from the Holland design company MOOOI is the model Heracleum III, part of the Moooi Lighting Collection. It was designed by Bertjan Pot in 2010, an airy LED lamp inspired by the flowering plant of the same name. The white leaves grow from one branch, creating a blossom of branches, making it look naturally. The structure is powered by Electrosandwich, a coating of conductive layers on the branches, creating a clean silhouette.

Edra is an Italian company of Tuscan origins, born in 1987. The nickname has ancient origins and it is quite suggestive. To fully understand the concept that stands behind, we must go back in history and enter the stately home of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Inside those villas, there was a special room called “esedra”, filled with comfortable sittings, a special space dedicated to welcoming guests and having long conversations. By taking the name “Edra”, the Italian company associates its mission with offering the best sittings ever, uniting technology with comfort, and creating elegant and timeless products we can enjoy every day.

Dear readers and design lovers,

Today we will take a closer look at a true ICON among DESIGN OBJECTS, the model Soriana, designed in 1969 by the Italian architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa, is a production 100% Made in Italy by the famous company CASSINA. This sofa received many awards, among whom the prestigious Compasso d’Oro in 1970, being declared “a masterpiece of complexity achieved through simple tools”.

The model Auto-Reverse was designed to be playful, joyful, dynamic, allowing us to change its form and style creating unique avant-garde design style always on trend! It is modern and sophisticated in details, intricated and unusual, but at same time so comfortable and easy at cleaning and maintenance. 

Jupiter (jùpiter) is the result of a visionary design style, the incorporation of new materials, innovative technology, and space aerodynamic shapes! The Italian architect and designer Mauro Lipparini has created many success stories for different brands of international recognition, but this one is SPECIAL! Welcome to Jupiter!

A balanced mix of the fifties modernistic look and Scandinavian design, the armchair Lilo Wing is accommodating and welcoming, offering privacy and comfortability, is an excellent choice for home interiors and public spaces. It was designed by the famous architect and designer of Spanish origins Patricia Urquiola for the prestigious Italian design brand MOROSO. 

A luxurious look for powerful independent women knowing they are valuable!

Sometimes, popular TV series create new trends in fashion and in interior design, becoming a cult, which sometimes may be “a moment of glory”, a fast-burning trend for a season or two, or other times, it can become “timeless” and create history.

It's with great pleasure we can create today's outdoor free-standing intimate places inside the house, near a fireplace, in the winter garden, or the veranda. It’s always so enjoyable and relaxing to take time and simply lay down in a beautiful and cozy armchair, drinking a cup of hot chocolate or freshly brewed coffee, read a book, or meet the sunrises/sunsets.