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Antonio Citterio | Master of Modernism
Designer Focus | Published on December 30, 2011
1950 Meda, Italy: a pioneer in furniture design was born. One of the most under-stated designers in the business today, Citterio continues to design countless objects that most designers could only dream of creating.
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Citterio graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and since 1972 continues to design for most of the leading furniture and accessory manufacturers world-wide, such as B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Iittala, Kartell, and Vitra. B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection is designed and coordinated exclusively by Antonio Citterio.He has also been engaged in architectural works, dealing with construction projects and interiors, both in Italy and abroad. Citterio holds lectures and conferences and his work has been extensively exhibited and published.
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Armchairs: Morgan, Jenny and Margaret
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Holiday Wish List
Staff Picks | Published on December 16, 2011
This year, we have decided to individually select our ideal gifts from our current stock and to share as to why we love these pieces.
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Flo
by Marcello Ziliani for Magis | Selected by Rupert$532.00
I love it because it is the perfect domestic ladder. It folds perfectly flat and compact for storage. When open it has a very handsome secure look and feeling about it. It also has a very unique handle to hold and steady yourself when you are reaching for a high cupboard. This is a great feature for older people or anyone who has a glass of wine while preparing dinner and needs that special serving dish from a top cupboard for instance…? I just can’t decide between which colour I like more either the orange or the anthracite.
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iPhone Pouch
by Isaac Reina | Selected by Thea$189.00
Understated and elegant this Parisian based leather maker creates bags and small leather goods of impeccable quality. He has worked for acclaimed fashion houses such as Hermes, Antonio Miro and collaborated with Martin Margiella. All of the pieces are handcrafted in Paris.
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A Copper Crown for Gastown
Architecture, Inform News | Published on August 11, 2011
Inform is located in the oldest commercial district of Vancouver – Gastown. Circa 1900, Water Street (then called Front Street) was where Vancouver first started to become a city. Many of the building’s facades have been maintained and kept true to the spirit of old Gastown.
Gastown in the early 1900s.
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Spanish Outdoor Luxury | Kettal
Brand Focus | Published on August 2, 2011
In the last ten years Kettal has developed their lifestyle brand into a world-class contemporary line. Acquiring the necessary subsidiaries to produce an eclectic and well-rounded outdoor collection, they have collaborated with some of the industry’s top designers.
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Established in Barcelona in 1964 with a focus on bringing quality outdoor furniture to the market, in 2005 they achieved the ISO 9001 certification in production and management.The Kettal factory(left) is located 65 km south of Barcelona, in the municipality of Bellvei.
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The most current release is the BITTA series(above) by Rodolfo Dordoni. Design as a nest to cradle the user, the weave is built of polyester bands that allow air to circulate through the structure. The name BITTA comes from the Italian word for ‘mooring’.
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IDSwest Media Preview | Showing Great Form
Event, Staff Picks | Published on June 24, 2011
On Tuesday evening, the IDSwest team gave a small taste of what we can expect this year, September 29th through October 2nd. The event was held at the site of architect Michael Katz’ L41 Ultra Compact Home, at BCIT on Great Northern Way.
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Quick Response Codes at Inform
In Store | Published on June 9, 2011
Chances are, you have seen Quick Response(QR) codes in magazines, on posters and flyers. By using a QR scanner on your mobile device, you can quickly navigate to a website, string of text or dial a phone number without entering a single digit or character into your phone or tablet. Since we have an abundance of interesting video content at our disposal, we saw QR codes as an efficient and personal way to allow showroom visitors to easily connect to this content while viewing the related piece of furniture, lighting or accessory first-hand.
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Shopping with Common Cents | Inform Under $100
In Store | Published on May 20, 2011
There is a common misconception that to shop at Inform, you must posses a great deal of wealth. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We carry a vast range of products with all sorts of price points. Our collection is not based on price, luxury or exclusivity; simply put: we carry the best products for your home, from around the globe.
Take for instance the Aalto Votives and Kivis from Iittala(above); both are priced from under $20 yet exemplify great form, function and superb quality in craftsmanship.
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Salone del Mobile 2011
Event, Staff Picks | Published on April 12, 2011
iSaloni in Milan, the worlds biggest exposition for furniture, lighting and accessory manufacturers from around the globe. Every year, some of the Inform staff makes the journey overseas to get a first look at all of the new and upcoming products. Below is the first batch of photos from the fair.
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Featured Products | Unique Lives & Experiences
Event | Published on February 7, 2011
This year, the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts is hosting evenings with some of the most influential women today. Unique Lives & Experiences is a very special, multi-evening lecture series designed to motivate, challenge and enlighten anyone with an open mind and a strong desire to learn from the personal experiences of the distinguished speakers. These delightful evenings also include question and answer periods.
Inform is proud to provide the on stage furnishings for this event. If you are fortunate enough to take part in the first evening and are curious about any of the pieces seen on stage, we have provided you with a quick break-down and brief descriptions. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here to visit the Unique Lives & Experiences website.
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Organic by VitraDesigned by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
The Organic Chair is a comfortable small reading chair and was made in 1940 as a contribution to the New York MoMA’s “Organic Design in Home Furnishings” competition. Formally speaking it was ahead of its time, but owing to the lack of manufacturing techniques, never went into series production. It was not until after 1950 that it became possible to manufacture larger quantities of organically shaped seat shells and market them.
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Hästens | Passion for Beds
Brand Focus | Published on January 10, 2011
Though Hästens has been around since 1852, you may have never heard of them. As Canadians, we have been ignorant to true, divine sleeping comfort – few select retailers in Canada carry the brand and only since 2007.
If you find yourself questioning the value of Hästens and a great night’s sleep, please take note: The Swedish royal palace is outfitted with Hästens, as well as the best hotels around the world. The Hästens store in Beverly Hills is selling vast amounts of Hästens to undisclosed celebrities and those who really appreciate the value of a great night’s sleep. In Scandinavia, Hästens has become a status symbol – you will even see bedroom doors left ajar simply to show off the iconic blue stripes which are unique to the brand.
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