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Last 2nd of December in Rome, has been opened the White Gallery, an impressive lifestyle store dedicated to Fashion, Food, Design, Art and Fragrances. To decorate it Andromeda has created the Fluxus: a wavering Murano glass sculpture. |
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Kashmir by Cinova Claesson Koivisto Rune Kashmir is a bed characterized by a rigorous and essential design from the squared lines and the bed base. The structure, that could be disassembled, is made in multilayer panels. The padding is made of C.F.C. free non-deformable polyurethane foam and fiber 100% polyester. Structural fix bed base in wood, slatted beech wood with back stiffness regulation. It is also equipped by feet in polypropylene that allow to change the height. Completely removable covers except for leather version. Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Cinova. |
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Samoa by Nube Italia Mario Ferrarini Samoa is an armchair designed by Mario Ferrarini for Nube Italia. With internal metal frame covered by shape-retaining polyurethane foam with differentiated density. Not removable cover available in fabric or leather. Sizes: L. cm 70 x W. cm 100 x H. cm 87.... |
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Out/In by Driade Spa Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet Out/In by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet for Driade is an armchair. Monobloc in polyethylene with anodised aluminium tubular elements in silver colour. White or black anthracite colour or metalized silver grey painted. Indoor and outdoor use. W. 103 D. 76 H. 82; seat H. 44.... |
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Sumo by Baleri Italia Xavier Lust Sumo is a new family of upholstered seats designed by Xavier Lust for Baleri, defined by volumes and lines that follow an extremely original formal language: playful and sensual but at the same time precise and composed. The voluptuos and welcoming roundness of the seats evoke the power, balance, serenity and the 'force tranquille' of a Sumo wrestler. The fusion of a sphere and a cube. The base a... |
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A-Maze by Baleri Italia Oia Progetti Designed by Oia for Baleri, A-Maze is the result of a specific research aimed at developing an embroidered flexible fabric that could be applied to the Baleri Italia product collection or used for decorative panels and other applications of interior design. The embroidery is applied by special machines in an industrial process and while it enhances the aesthetic quality of the fabric surface of a... |
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Club by Zanotta Prospero Rasulo Armchair and sofa for outdoors and indoors use. Steel internal structure painted for outdooruse. Weave in PVC thread with nylon internal reinforcement, in the shade of brown. Upon request a little seat cushion upholstered with polyurethane/Dacron Du Pont is available.Designed by Prospero Rasulo for Zanotta.... |
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Aguapè by Edra Fernando Campana, Humberto Campana The armchair “Aguapé” designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra is a water-lily. Its thick laser-cut leather petals (in either natural, white, pink or soft green) spring naturally from stem-like chair legs. |
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Getsuen by Edra Masanori Umeda This lily armchair, designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, is the result of high technology combined with expert crafting, its attractive shape concealing an elaborate moulded steel frame. The filling is in flexible and breathable polyurethane foam and the castors, like rollerblade wheels, are in fluorescent green PLT. The upholstery is in velvet in the colours available in the fabric... |
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Mermaid by Driade Tokujin Yoshioka Tokujin Yoshioka interprets the archetype of the classic armchair for Driade Store. Mermaid is realised in polyethylene by the rotational technique. Fluid and plastic in form, the seat seems a light expression of the design philosophy of the Japanese designer, in search of a coherent fusion between function and emotion.International Furniture Exhibition 2008, Milan.... |
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2009 was a solid year for Pacific Green. Our ranges of home
If you’re shopping for modern and contemporary furniture this summer, keep an eye on these hot furniture trends:
Eco-friendly furniture
The news regarding climate change has had a strong influence on many people, including furniture designers, and reminded all of us of the importance of protecting the environment. These same people have started making environmentally-conscious choices when furnishing their homes or offices. This modern eco-friendly movement has inspired such a large number of innovative designers to use sustainable materials and methods in their designs.
Don’t think that eco-friendly furniture is not well designed or cheaper than normal furniture. The green furniture pieces carried by Furniture by Duval all feature not only sustainable materials, but also unique design and high-end construction.
Modular furniture and multifunctional furniture
Due to the shrinking of our living areas, the demand of multifunctional and modular furniture has been increasing. Furniture now tends to come in smaller sizes and must be more flexible to customize for certain occasions or for the living space. While sofa beds are not new, they have become even more popular recently. It’s just so convenient to have one when you have a small apartment and you often have friends stay over. Or for another example, look at the wall unit where you have all-in-one: a TV solution, a book shelf and a glass cabinet!
Bright colors
When you think about summer, you think about sunshine and bright colors. Don’t think these kinds of colors are just for children’s rooms. You can also use these colors for your bedroom or living room. Using bright colors for your interior furniture is a way to bring the summer breeze into your home. Specifically, choosing one bright accent piece such as a bed, ottoman, or a wardrobe could become a fresh touch for a neutral color room. This summer, bright colors such as pink, yellow and green make a comeback.
Furniture by Duval carries the latest in modern furniture, European furniture, and eco friendly, sustainable furniture. To learn more about modern furniture trends, visit us at our Manhattan showroom located at 11 Fulton St. in New York City.
Cacccaro, has inrodused absolutely amasing bedroom collection, during Milan 2001 Salone De Mobili. By far one of my favorte collections. Very clean, very organic look. Please enjoy this video
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Eco Loft Campaign Makes New York City Debut at The Visionaire,
The Nation’s Greenest Residential High-Rise
- Eco Loft Campaign shows living green can be luxurious -
NEW YORK (April 17, 2009) - The Eco Loft Campaign has chosen The Visionaire condominium in lower Manhattan to host a series of events spearheaded by lifestyle branding firm TEN|82. The Eco Loft Campaign expresses the progressive sensibility to “go green” without losing your luxury lifestyle. The Visionaire, located at 70 Little West St., is designed to be the nation’s greenest residential high-rise and is set to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest level of certification, Platinum LEED®, this month, making it the perfect location for the Eco Loft Campaign.
The campaign started successfully in Los Angeles and is also planned to take place in Chicago, Atlanta and Miami in the upcoming months.
“The Eco Loft Campaign is on a mission to prove that Americans can go green without the stigma of being granola or boring, a stereotype that has been carried among Americans for too long,” said Gregory Lowe, CEO of TEN|82. “With a new outlook toward going green, TEN|82 hopes to expose America and the world to a progressive green lifestyle through the campaign.”
The first of the two events is titled Blank Canvas and will be held from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in a $5.32 million, 3,655-square-foot four-bedroom/four-bath home at The Visionaire, with tours provided to a fully furnished three-bedroom model. Award-winning designer Cheryl Eisen is using the blank canvas of The Visionaire three-bedroom model residence to design a progressive, eco-friendly home with eco-luxury furniture from the Duval Group. Duval Furniture is made from reclaimed wood, with a percentage of sales going towards environmental protection. In addition to The Visionaire, the event is sponsored in part by Earth Share of New York, Duval Furniture, NYC Green Car, The Muse New York Hotel, 360 Vodka, Go Green Displays and LoftLife Magazine.
“We are excited to be a part of the Eco Loft campaign because at The Visionaire we share a similar message that living green does not mean you have to sacrifice high-end design and livability,” said Russell Albanese, president of The Albanese Organization. “At The Visionaire, our homes offer high-end finishes and the latest in sustainable technologies.”
The second event, titled Liquid, will take place from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009 and will highlight the importance of clean drinking water for the environment. Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama’s stylist and reality television host Johnny Wright, Liquid will showcase ways to live a greener lifestyle. Additional sponsors for the second event include Charity Water and BIOTA Rocky Mountain Spring Water.
Car service for special guests to and from the events is being provided by NYC Green Car (www.nycgreencar.com). NYC Green Car is New York City's premier upmarket hybrid and alternative fuel black-car service. The company's fleet consists of full-size cars and SUVs including Toyota Camry hybrids, Lexus model sedans and SUVs, and six- and seven- passenger Flex Fuel SUVs.
Unique Salt artwork created by world-renowned artist Bettina Werner will be showcased in the loft. Also known as "The Queen of Salt," who was born in Milan in 1965. Her moniker refers to her pioneering use of salt in paintings, sculptures and installations with her invention of a textured colorized salt technique, developed in the early 1980s. She was the first artist to exclusively utilize salt as an artistic medium and is now approaching 25 years with her innovative form. Werner's artwork has been exhibited in the Whitney Museum, the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, the Detroit Institute of Art, Portofino Museum, Triennale Museum and Las Vegas Art Museum.
For more information, visit http://www.bettina-werner.com/press.html.
The Visionaire is the third green Battery Park City development from The Albanese Organization and architect Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clark Pelli Architects. The sustainable interiors at The Visionaire include kitchens that showcase river-washed absolute granite countertops, art glass backsplashes and rift-cut oak wood flooring. Master baths feature rich limestone floors and countertops, glass mosaic tiled walls, Waterworks deep soaking tubs with limestone decks and separate glass-enclosed showers for a personal spa-like sanctuary. The building’s amenities include two rooftop gardens; fitness center and spa; an indoor pool and Jacuzzi; a screening lounge with fireplace and dining area; and a children’s playroom with a 12-foot salt water reef aquarium.
The Visionaire is ready for immediate occupancy and offers homes ranging from studio to three-bedroom residences starting from $680,000.The Marketing Directors, Inc. is the exclusive sales and marketing agent of The Visionaire. For more information visit www.thevisionaire.com.
About LoftLife Magazine
LoftLife believes that, in the words of urbanist Jane Jacobs, "in order for a society to flourish, there must be a flourishing city at its core." The desire for open space, good design, and adaptive reuse combined with the cultural and community benefits of living in the city are the main reasons readers choose a lifestyle of loft living. LoftLife magazine is a guide to this brave new world. Beginning in May 2008, LoftLife magazine has appeared as a quarterly — its website will be updated daily — featuring original photography and writing. LoftLife is published as part of a $10 billion media family which includes Metro, the world's largest daily circulation newspaper globally. Additionally, this group owns The Black Book, a 30-year-old source book featuring the work of top photographers and illustrators. For more information, please visit loftlifemag.com.
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