POLTRONA FRAU | A modern sense for elegance
Poltrona Frau continues its project of defining contemporary elegance. An elegance made of details, of attention both to materials and – above all – to the end user. The Happy Jack (on cover) sofa by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba goes in this direction: a modular system which, thanks to a cushioning that is particularly welcoming even in its appearance, never too taut, manages to offer a high level of comfort in spite of its compact dimensions. Two other projects this year are the Nice armchair and the Homey table, both designed by GamFratesi. Nice (upholstered in fabric or leather) is compact and soft; the base, in die-cast aluminium, fits under the seat in a visually light manner. The Homey table also has aluminium legs, here crossed by a vertical ripple that becomes an essential decorative motif. For the top, wood or a selection of marbles.
POLIFORM | Architecture for the living room
Joining forces again for new 2022 designs, the collaboration between Poliform and Jean-Marie Massaud is about a shared vision of common intentions, a combined effort in total harmonious sync. These two pieces for the living room emerged from a collaborative aesthetic design in keeping with contemporary trends. Marked by absolute comfort and architectural suggestion, they respond to the ever-present need for relaxation and increasing demand for versatility in furnishings. This Brera sofa features horizontal, clean lines and can create different configurations (from the classic linear to a curved one for larger spaces and lounge areas). Its cushions bring the technology of sleep into the living room and combine with sartorial leather details, all underscored by a new selection of fabrics.
LIVING DIVANI | New contemporary forms
A company that makes its collections evolve and even its idea of the home, while still respecting the traditions and styles of the brand. Living Divani, with its new developments for 2022, offers an updated vision of the contemporary world, where the domestic environment becomes a space of gathering and sharing, including adaptation to new habits. Comfort yields to functional quality, and the aesthetic puts an accent on versatility. This design philosophy can be observed in the new Extrasoft containers by Piero Lissoni, a perfect completion of the relaxing modular design of the sofa of the same name, which made its debut in 2008; the contrasting cabinets add an extremely practical touch to the system and a forceful rhythm (composed of wooden modules in 2 heights and 3 sizes). Likewise, the new proposal by the studio Shibuleru responds to a new idea of normality: Aero D is a desk for the home-office. An expansion of the Aero family, it conserves the same distinctive concept: progressive subtraction of form to reach the essence. The parallel tops establish a dialogue with the structure in a game of alignments that suggest different and personalized uses and possibilities.
FLEXFORM | E-power
For Flexform, the one with Antonio Citterio is an extraordinary collaboration that has lasted almost fifty years. A personality of great depth – architect, director, designer – he has a total vision of design, capable of embracing the small and large scale. This new project of his has a name, Eliseo, that brings to mind mythology. And its main points all begin with the letter E: elegance, ergonomics, balance. The structure is a double shell in rigid and moulded polyurethane, the cushions are in goose down. The base can be in several wood finishes or with a swivel base in die-cast aluminium. “With this family of seats,” explains the architect, “we continue the tradition begun with Feel Good first and then with Guscio and Guscioalto: armchairs that convey the perception of high quality craftsmanship”.
MERIDIANI | Dynamic balance
René, designed by Andrea Parisio, is more than a sofa. It is a seating system made up of many elements that can be freely composed. The modules are cozy and comfortable, characterized by rounded seats and backs, and are designed to be used in linear or corner compositions. They are joined by semicircular, trapezoidal, round or rectangular poufs that can accommodate trays available in a variety of finishes, from wood to plated steel. And the combinatorial possibilities increase by leaps and bounds, allowing you to play with the combination of shapes and materials. A project designed to be totally customizable. Tailored to the personality of those who will choose it.
MARA | Work/station
Ergonomics and technology, Icon (design Marcello Ziliani) is the perfect chair for working at home or in the office. Rigorous and careful research, innovative and advanced production technologies: Mara, leading company in the office world, is a hothouse of ideas. And of products. Icon, the latest addition, is a collection of upholstered chairs, which was previewed in Paris at Workspace Expo and arrives at the Milan Design Week. A mix of research, originality and innovation resulting from the union of design and functionality and the perfect understanding between the company and the designer. Comfortable and welcoming, it is composed of a seat and backrest in soft polyurethane foam characterised by enveloping shapes and geometric lines with a strong stylistic sign that conceal unprecedented technical solutions made in Mara. Available in various models including the version with a five-spoke base and synchronised mechanism, integrated into the seat, which allows the backrest to be adjusted for optimal posture. Sturdy and with removable covers, designed to be long-lasting and to suit any context of use: from the office to hospitality and the home.
Twils | A user’s manual: free composition
Under the supervision of Matteo Ragni, art director of Twils, T-Pad is a series of upholstered furnishings in constant evolution and transformation, giving rise to various configurations. Thanks to modules that are easy to attach or separate with immediate, natural gestures, without the use of bolts or complex systems, as well as three different armrests, a pentagonal element and a drop-shaped peninsula, T-Pad can change its look, generating always novel domestic landscapes. The panorama of configurations is total: for small or large changes, in contract projects or in the home.
