In celebration of another extraordinary year in Italian design, these are some of the most exciting introductions that caught our eye. Resonating with joyful color, distinctive shapes and wild imagination, every one of them is unmistakably and wonderfully — Italian.
Matrice bookcase by Dimorestudio for FENDI Casa
Almendra Organic pendant light by Patricia Urquiola for Flos
TUFFO sheet set by Verderoccia
Vallonné suspension lamp by Luca Nichetto for Barovier&Toso
“The hallmarks of Italian design are classicism, innovation and emotion. There is a long tradition in Italy of blending old and new materials and techniques with a passion for the home. The resulting products are novel in their application of materials, classic in their proportion and form and always infused with joy.” – Andrew Uihlein, President, Casa Branca
CLUB cabinet by Armani/Casa
Dessert plates by Casa Branca
Grifo cabinet by Elena Salmistraro for altreforme
Dharma table by Studiopepe for Baxter
Zoide seat by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Paola Lenti
MIYA table by Elena Salmistraro for Cappellini
Vanessa wallpaper by Elena Borghi for C&C Milano
“When designers grow up in the birthplace of the Renaissance and have Caravaggio, Michelangelo and the Colosseum at their fingertips and as their ancestry, they are subconsciously pushed to think forward (the best in classicism has already been achieved). Their design instinct is to innovate and create modern – in a way that distinctly contrasts their ancient architectural and artistic surroundings.” – Michael Cox, Principal, Foley&Cox
Borealis screen by Roberto Lazzeroni for Giorgetti
Pebble Rubble sofa by Front for Moroso
Fall/Winter 2022 collection bed linens by Frette
Almeria baskets by Pinetti
Planck tables by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia
Adam sofa by Marcel Wanders studio for Natuzzi
CTline by Victor Vasilev for Boffi
“Italy is one of the great countries for production: there is no country in the world that has such an impressive amount of distinguished brands within the design sector. Design professionals come from all over the world to learn and to contribute to our ecosystem, which fosters a beautiful and constantly evolving hub of creativity that is unparalleled.” – Patrizia Moroso, Art Director, Moroso
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