In <em>Chimera,</em> Elena Salmistraro merges rigour with self-expression, in a graphic grammar laden with symbolic meaning. <em>Empatia </em>speaks to the emotions with graphics that interpret, through a highly individual abstract code, the stage make-up of a clown, with the aid of superimposed geometric forms and images. <em>Radici </em>is a tribal statement, a tribute to primitive ritual custom, evoked by the interplay between a sequence of triangles and rectangles and a set of figurative fragments. <em>Ritmo</em> is inspired by fabrics, suggesting the rhythmic alternation of woven yarns through a largely linear pattern. In <em>Colore, </em>the upheaval of a background of small isolated spots generated by a parametric digital program is combined with densely packed repeated forms. "The Chimera collection is rather like a book with four different chapters: I set out to differentiate these graphic motifs to create four totally different stories."<br></br>Elena Salmistraro It all starts with drawing. A <em>passion</em> for drawing. An <em>obsession</em> with drawing. Drawings like spider-webs, obsessively filling spaces, in a kind of manual choreography or gymnastics, a continuous flow. Elena Salmistraro draws all the time. She draws everywhere. Mostly on loose sheets or random surfaces. First and foremost with pen and pencil. Her drawings only acquire colour at a later stage. Often - just like Alessandro Mendini used to do - she draws "monsters": fascinating yet disturbing, subversive forms. The denser, more contorted the shape, the more obvious its underlying truth. For Elena, drawing is an intimate act. It is relaxing. And therapeutic. With an unrivalled communicative strength. Because drawing gives shape to ideas: you both give form to the world and reveal yourself. This passion, combined with natural graphic talent, has guided Elena Salmistraro in her project for Cedit: an experimental series of ceramic slabs produced using a high-definition 3D decorative technique. The explicit aim is to transform surfaces beyond their original flatness so that a new, visual and tactile, three-dimensional personality emerges, sweeping aside the coldness and uniformity that ceramic objects often inevitably convey.Elena Salmistraro has always viewed ceramics as a democratic material, in view of their accessibility, and the infinite potentials for shaping matter that they provide. She began working and experimenting with ceramics very early in her career, just after she graduated from the Milan Politecnico in 2008. She came into contact with small artistic craft firms specialising in smallproduction lots, and cut her teeth on projects that demanded the hand-processing of every detail, and finishes of high artistic value, for the high end of the market. The large corporations and galleries came later, but here again Elena kept faith with her desire to make mass-produced pieces unique, and to combine artistic value with specifically industrial characteristics. The monkey-shaped <em>Primates</em> vases reflect this method and intention, aiming to excite, surprise and charm. Antiminimalist and hyper-figurative, playful, ironic and a rich image-maker, often drawing on anthropology and magic, over the years Salmistraro has built up her own fantastic universe, inhabited by ceramic bestiaries, painted jungles and a cabinet like a one-eyed cyclops , always finding inspiration and inputs in nature and always aiming to reveal the extraordinary in the everyday. Given this background, it was almost inevitable she would work with Cedit: constantly seeking new talents and new approaches, as well as designs that break down the boundaries of ceramics and release them into the realm of art and innovation, the Modena company has recognised Elena Salmistraro as a leading contemporary creative spirit and involved her in a project intended to experiment with fresh ideas in materials and synaesthetics.Salmistraro's collection for Cedit is entitled <em>Chimera</em> and consists of large ceramic slabs, which can be enjoyed not only visually, through their patterns and colours, but also on a tactile level. Like the chimera in the "grotesque" tradition, monstrous in the etymological sense of the word with its merging of hybrid animal and vegetable shapes, the Cedit project attempts to originate a synaesthetic form of ceramics, through a three-dimensional development that exactly reproduces the texture of leathers and fabrics, creating an absolutely new kind of layered effect, with a tactile awareness that recalls the passion of grand master Ettore Sottsass for "surfaces that talk". And the surfaces of the slabs Salmistraro has created really seem to talk: in <em>Empatia </em>clown faces add theatricality to the cold gleam of marbles, interspersed with references to Art Déco graphics; <em>Radici</em> uses the textures of leathers and hide as if to re-establish a link between ceramics and other materials at the origins of human activity and creativity; in <em>Ritmo</em> the texture of cloth dialogues with pottery, almost in homage to the tactile rationalism of warp and weft, of which Bauhaus pioneer Anni Albers was one of the most expressive past interpreters ; finally, <em>Colore</em> has a spotted base generated by computer to underline the contrast between analogue and digital, the graphic sign and the matter into which it is impressed. It is an aesthetic of superimposition and mixing, and especially of synaesthesia: as in her drawings, in the <em>Chimera </em>slabs Elena Salmistraro's art is one of movement and acceleration. A process not of representation but of exploration. Of the world and of oneself. Almost a kind of Zen, for distancing oneself from the world to understand it more fully. In every sense.
The Tatami collection embodies the essence of open-air living, featuring a uniquely woven shell that ensures comfort and promotes relaxation. Crafted using gas-assisted injection moulding with glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene, this chair combines durability with modern design. A 3D file of the product is available for download, allowing for seamless integration into design projects. Manufactured by Pedrali, a prestigious Italian furniture brand established in 1963, the company is celebrated for its contemporary, high-quality designs that blend functionality with timeless aesthetics, catering to both commercial and residential spaces worldwide.
Wrap is a soft Lounge Chair with a blanket-like textile wrapped around its shell, allowing a deep sense of comfort with a strong sense of character. While its design is guided by the search for ultimate comfort, its generous shape is supported by a light steel frame creating a contrasting image of airy lightness. The draped upholstery is a result of extensive research and development as well as craftsmanship and knowhow. The Wrap Lounge Chair is simple, yet refined, combining a sense of ease with a strong design language.
Designed with extensive comfort and a modern expression through the vibrant lines and folds of its back and armrests along with an embracing seat, the Doze Lounge Chair join together the ideas of Scandinavian design with the lines of 1970's furniture for a contemporary perspective on the archetypal lounge chair. Use the Doze Lounge Chair on its own or with the Doze Ottoman.
The Outline Series adds new perspectives to the classic Scandinavian design sofas of the 1960's, marrying the ideals of simplicity and function into one. With the design taking its name from its strong outline of a sofa, the Outline Series is clean and elegant on the outside with a deep seat and soft cushioning on its inside. The Outline Series has an expression that is at once elegant yet timeless, elevated by its lines referencing architectural shapes alongside its curved armrests, giving the design a distinct appearance across various sizes and variants. The Outline Series also includes Studio versions of the Sofa and Chair, being compact versions with slimmed-down proportions for smaller spaces within the home, hotel rooms, work settings and more. The Outline Studio Sofa and Chair have a smaller depth of 76 cm / 29.9”.
The Outline Studio Series adds new perspectives to the classic Scandinavian design sofas of the 1960's, designed in slimmed-down proportions for smaller spaces such as apartments, hotel rooms, workplaces and more. With the design taking its name from its strong outline of a sofa, the Outline Series is clean and elegant on the outside with a deep seat and soft cushioning on its inside. The Outline Series has an expression that is at once elegant yet timeless, elevated by its lines referencing architectural shapes alongside its curved armrests, giving the design a distinct appearance across various sizes and variants.
It all started with a single detail: the way in which the generously proportioned seat cushion contrasts against the frame. Designers Florian Kallus and Sebastian Schneider, of Studio KaschKasch, decided that this should be the basis of their first lounge chair for Leolux. The result combines simplicity with versatility and relaxed comfort. Welcome to Kudo!
The Mimas armchair will put a smile on your face, for two reasons. Firstly because with a little imagination it reminds you of a smile, and secondly because it’s so comfortable and comes with so many practical options.
Throughout its long design history, Leolux built unique collections, year after year. The Anton armchair, named after one of the founders of Leolux, is loosely based on that storied legacy. The design is a reference to the past, to the artisanally crafted, top-quality products that earned Leolux its reputation.
For the Leolux Cream swivel armchair, Studio Truly Truly has combined the loveliest natural materials to create an armchair with unprecedented comfort and elegance. The wooden shell in curved walnut or oak takes centre stage, covered with soft fabric or leather upholstery. The aluminium swivel base gives you even more options to personalise Cream, which can be finished in any colour for the ideal look.
Gerard Vollenbrock ontwierp Scylla met herinneringen aan ‘De Stijl’. Hij voorzag het ontwerp van een schitterend buisframe dat helemaal achter de rug doorloopt en stoere beklede armsteunen. Het zijn de kleine details en de perfectionistische afwerking die zorgen dat dit ontwerp ook na vele jaren gemakkelijk elke toets doorstaat.
This is Lloyd. A beacon of design. Sturdy and yet so inviting. With supple, almost nonchalant upholstery and traditional detailing, like decorative piping that highlights the powerful shape. Lloyd merges two different worlds – the Leolux commitment to comfort, cast in Gino Carollo's distinctive Italian design.
Kikko will surprise you at first glance. Is it a chaise longue? Yes, but this multifunctional piece offers even more possibilities. By slightly lifting the back, it turns 90 degrees left or right. This turns the chaise longue into a comfortable seat with an extra seat next to it.
This design is a reference to the past, inspired by luxury 19th-century hotel interiors. You can see Edward van Vliet's classic style in the armchair and chaise longue. He combines a touch of nostalgia with contemporary comfort, charming curves and elegant details.
The comfort of an embrace: the K-WAIT upholstered collection by Rodolfo Dordoni plays with the contrast between the formal simplicity of rigorous volumes and soft, rounded lines. The division between habitat and contract solutions is increasingly blurred in this collection too. The keyword is versatility. The wide range of delightful upholstery includes warm velvety fabrics, bouclé and other fabrics that, though plainer, always stand out for their striking weave. All fabrics are certified for contract use.
Bubble Club is the industrial sofa in which rotational moulding technology has enabled Kartell to mass produce. A large two-seater sofa, characterised by the soft line of the armrests which contrast with the more rational line of the backrest; an essentia
Enzo is an armchair with a very modern and classic Scandinavian design. Here, focus is on simplicity, clean lines, and natural materials. The armchair has an wooden frame, loose soft cushions, and paper cord as an extra design wise detail.
Judi is a cool lounge chair inspired by the early James Bond movies. The chair is named after actor Judi Dench, who plays M. Judi is a glamorous and cool chair with fine, round shapes. The empty space in the backrest makes the design less bombastic and even more elegant.
Oscar is a small and light armchair with attractive curves and contrasts. The shell is wide and framed by the dark piping that set off the simple design of the chair. A cool chair with a rather elegant masculine look.
With Otis the idea was to scale down the look of an old-school armchair to accommodate the small living tendency. This chair fulfills the need for a soft and embracing chair. With its round shape and low height, it looks welcoming and super cute.
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