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Milan Salone de Mobile | Day 1 Images
Design Information, Inform News | Published on April 15, 2010
The first shots of the Fiera Milano fair grounds are now online! Above an exploding ‘Kaboom’ light by Ingo Maurer.
Browse through images direct from our web albums.
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka for Kartell, the entire store is a Tokujin installation
New chairs for Montis by our very own Niels Bendtsen (originally released at this years Cologne Fair)
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Initial shot of Milan 2010 – City and Showrooms
Design Information, Inform News | Published on April 14, 2010
above new outdoor NEMO chairs by Fabio Novembre for DriadeWe received our first batch of images from Milan prior to the start of the show. These photos are of events, installations, and showrooms located around Milan.
Not all the brands show right in the Fiera Milano fair grounds. Some of the brand showrooms are almost as large as ours here in Vancouver.
New from B&B Italia, Established & Sons x Venini, and Cassina.
Click on the slideshow to go to see the initial photos
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Live from Milan
Design Information, Inform News | Published on April 13, 2010
The Milan Salone de Mobile starts tomorrow! Inform’s own staff will be sending images directly from the fair for posting on our blog. So stay tuned for some unique and early shots from the fair.
Last years event hosted upwards of 300,ooo visitors, 1300 italian and foreign exhibitors, on more than 140,000 square meters.
Designed by Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas, the Fiera Milano fair grounds has eight massive halls that can be separated for smaller spaces. The 1300m walk is covered with an undulating glass roof structure that reflects the forms of natural landscapes.
Learn more about the event at their official website www.cosmit.it
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Milan – Salone de Mobile 2010 Previews
Design Information, Inform News | Published on April 9, 2010
above the STELLAR chandelier by Tokujin Yoshioka for Swarovski Crystal PalaceThe Salone de Mobile in Milan will be starting on April 14th. With attendance of over 300,000 last year, it is the biggest furniture design gathering of its kind.
I’ve been keeping my eyes on the net in hopes to see some previews and one week to go lots of media seems to be pouring onto the net. Here are some links to some postings around the net.
Wallpaper Magazine – take a look at their Salone highlights list for some insights
Here are some that peaked my interest:
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Introducing D-Line Hardware
In Store, Inform News | Published on March 29, 2010In 1973 D-Lines first product the Ø 14mm U-Shape handle was manufactured and has since been the defining visual language for the rest of their design.
Click here to view and download catalogues
For decades they have been producing precisely machined hardware for both home and contract use. Made from stainless steel the collection consists of a range of door handles, pulls, passage sets, hooks, and a variety of other architectural hardware.
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Shawn Place Works
Brand Focus, Design Information, In Store, Inform News, Staff Picks | Published on March 24, 2010Early last year Shawn Place came to us with a prototype of his rocking chair. With a several more of these prototypes (one currently at my family home) he came to the beautifully proportioned SP210 rocking chair.
The frame is made of rift cut white oak with a soap finish. The seat and back are hand caned by Shawn in his Prince George workshop.
A great piece of Canadian design and craftsmanship. Try it out in store today.
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Design Information, Inform News | Published on March 14, 2010
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Introducing BACCARAT Crystal
In Store, Inform News | Published on March 12, 2010New to the store are the fantastic French crystal makers Baccarat. With a heritage starting in 1764 by permission of King Louis XV, the factories are located in the village of its namesake in Northern France.
The STARCK ZENITH CHANDELIER shown above was originally designed for the Maison de Baccarat, when the company moved its headquarters to Paris. The witty play of light and dark by Philip Starck was so popular that the chandelier was added to the collection.
Collaborations with some great designers has reinvented Baccarat for many contemporary applications. The collection below was designed by Arik Levy the Torch pendant and table lamp, and the Fantome suspension lamp. These designs stay true to the roots of Baccarat but break down their traditional chandeliers to their basic forms.
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Tom Dixon new additions
Design Information, Inform News | Published on March 11, 2010
British lighting and furniture company TOM DIXON launched a new collection entitled INDUSTRY at Super Studio Più as part of Milan Design Week 2010.
Included in this new collection are the PEG stacking chairs shown above, the return of the JACK light, the new VOID light, and an addition to the OFF-CUT series in the form of a bench.
Expect to see new pieces by TOM DIXON at Inform Interiors in the coming months.
VOID Lamps in spun solid copper, brass, or stainless steel
The JACK Lamp, now available in black
The OFF-CUT Bench,sturdy and an efficient use of materialsView and order goods buy Tom Dixon here at www.informshop.com
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informshop.com goes live
Inform News | Published on March 8, 2010Inform Interiors welcomes you to the new online extension of our beautiful showrooms. With Informshop.com we hope to introduce the best products to a wider audience.
Bringing more than 45 years of experience online means that you can be certain of the quality and design authenticity of the pieces selected to go on our online showroom. Read the rest of this entry »
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