We exist in light. Light serves a vital need, but we also crave its emotionality. Light makes the world visible and affects us in ways far beyond granting us sight—offering moments of encouragement or spiritual insight, invigorating the body and mind, or altering the ambiance in an unexpected, welcome way. Light’s intangible effects are the…
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Denmark is at the center of Scandinavian furniture design, and for three days every June, Copenhagen becomes the center of the center. Since 2013, the 3daysofdesign festival has drawn an ever-increasing number of attendees from across the globe to convene in the city bustling with bicycles and boats. This year, Studio Como design director Laura…
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Studio Como design director Laura Folgoni and consultant Gariela Peña are back from their annual trip to Milan for the renowned international furniture fair, Salone del Mobile. And, to use a cliche: they are feeling the love. “We began our trip at Minotti,” says Laura. “They not only showed us the new pieces, but had…
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The allure of furniture design lies in its ability to continually transform the same basic shapes—lines, rectangles, circles—into freshly expressed forms. And the transformation doesn’t end with the piece itself. Once brought into a room, new furniture alters a space in several ways, from look-and-feel to purpose and function. This spring, Studio Como welcomes an…
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Studio Como is setting its sights on spring with new additions to the Denver showroom from B&B Italia and its sister company, Maxalto. Seven new pieces join the floor, a few of which are also freshly released by their brands. There’s nothing that can replace seeing and feeling these high-quality Italian furnishings in person, and…
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Furniture design is always a celebration of community, and there’s no better time to be reminded of that then on the cusp of opening a showroom. The newest outpost for all things Studio Como can be found on the southern edge of downtown Salt Lake City, where the showroom will be opening its doors to…
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The international furniture exhibition Salone del Mobile is an annual, not-to-be-missed showcase of world-class design. It took place at the end of April in Milan, Italy, where Studio Como design director Laura Folgoni and consultant Will Funk were busy meeting and reconnecting with manufacturers, attending previews, and diligently making notes for those of us back…
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Shi-Chieh Lu brings East to West in Ming’s Heart Armchair, a piece of subtle geometry and enduring presence for Poltrona Frau. What makes a tradition endure in furniture for over 600 years? Architect and designer Shi-Chieh Lu, who operates CJ Studio in Taiwan, believes that simple forms are “full of energy and potential.” It’s a…
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The legacy of Italian-made furniture is unmatched, and there is no better city to see its best-ofs than in Milan. Which is why Studio Como sent its team of design consultants there this November. In addition to sightseeing at Piazza Duomo and the Sforzesco Castle, eating risotto and buffalo mozzarella pizza, drinking spritzes and canarinos,…
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