Tradition and evolution overlap in the work of Exteta. Founded in 2006 within the cultural region of Brianza, Exteta embodies the Made in Italy ethos that marries fine craft and technological innovation. Purposefully blurring the boundaries—between old and new, indoor and outdoor—has become the company’s defining approach. In 2020 they announced their new design philosophy:…
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Glass comes from the elements. Fine particles of sand are put to fire, spun and blown within the flame to create ethereal, otherworldly orbs. The visual simplicity and gentle ease of a piece of glass bely the processes that made it: the heat, intensity, specialization, and time. These aspects are what make handblown glass such…
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In the world of Italian furniture there is no material more luxurious than leather, and no one who knows leather better than Baxter. Founded in 1990 by uncle-nephew pair Luigi and Paolo Bestetti, Baxter has been using traditional tanning methods to unconventional ends for over 30 years. What’s made Baxter’s work stand out from the…
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At its most basic, furniture is made to support gatherings large or small. One very large gathering, anticipated by furniture designers, dealers, and industry professionals worldwide, is Salone del Mobile, which has convened annually in Milan, Italy since 1961 — with the exception of the last two years, due to COVID-19. Attending what is regarded…
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Over four hundred thousand design aficionados will arrive in Milan next week for the 60th edition of Salone del Mobile. Joining the throng will be Studio Como Design Director and native Milanese, Laura Folgoni. Here are Laura’s recommendations for exploring her beloved city from restaurants and bars to sights and shops. Image of 10 Corso…
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Ever wonder what catches a Studio Como design consultant’s eye on a market tour? In mid-March, our sales team traveled to New York to visit Cassina, Poliform, Baxter, Moooi, and Apparatus. The four consultants returned home with a wellspring of impressions to share about new products and trends, as well as furthered knowledge about pieces…
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Like a piece of architecture, a high-quality sofa offers both structure and inspiration to its space. It simultaneously anchors and uplifts, marrying form and function with unwavering ease. This is the twofold promise upheld and celebrated by the Connery sofa, designed by Milan-based architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, and available now through Studio…
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With the reissue of his 1970s Camaleonda Sofa, designer Mario Bellini has dutifully preserved the elements of this contemporary classic and brought it back to the design world with elegance. Making a comeback after 50 years, Camaleonda transcends five decades as a design icon. Designer Mario Bellini’s work is characterized by bringing together design and…
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The Daniels seating system has redesigned classic living areas and interrupted what the design world considers curvature. With brand new compositions, this arrangement has dynamic energy promoting a strong visual impact and a sense of continuity. Where curvature meets linear composition, this seating system promotes both maximum comfort and untouched modularity. With a seamless combination of…
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