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 Petit Standard chair, a masterpiece by Daniel Rybakken, is the culmination of an eight-year exploration into precision and thoughtful design, blending elegance with functionality in a highly stackable form. Its lightweight frame, crafted from die-cast aluminum and steel tubes, forms a striking three-dimensional triangle, complemented by the natural warmth of oak-veneer seat and backrest. Designed for comfort with a high back and curved seat, and optimized for durability and stacking, it suits corporate, educational, and private environments. The chair features a moulded plywood seat and back with beech inner veneer and oak top and bottom veneer, supported by a powder-coated steel tube base with die-cast aluminum connectors. Available in five seat and back colors and five base finishes, the Petit Standard offers versatility in design. Additionally, a 3D file of the product is available for download, catering to designers and architects. HAY, the Danish interior design company behind this product, is renowned for its contemporary furniture and accessories, embodying modern living with a minimalist aesthetic. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Horsens, Denmark, HAY collaborates with both established and emerging designers to create a diverse and unique collection, making modern design accessible to a broad audience.
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.
The Enfold Sideboard combines industrial materiality with residential references for a new perspective on modern storage. Made from a lacquered steel that gently enfolds its top and bottom in solid oak, the Enfold Sideboard fuses cold and warm materials for a unique expression, paired with the vibrantly modern expression of its ridged steel doors. The flexible design is available in four sizes, which all have adjustable shelves and discreet cable outlets. This offers the opportunity to find just the right fit for your space, function and needs — be it a media console, in the hallway or a tall sideboard for storage.
Being both versatile and functional, the Stacked Storage System can be arranged and rearranged for the exact aesthetic and functional needs of any space. Seen here is a selection of predesigned bookshelf configurations that bring modern storage to any home, workplace or hospitality setting. All modules with backboard can be mounted directly onto the wall.
The Reflect Sideboard is a storage unit with a considerable length that works in both a living room and larger office spaces. With a curved surface in a sturdy frame, the Reflect Sideboard is a modern take on the classic mid-century modern Scandinavian style.
With its simple and refined expression, the Compile Shelving System features clean lines in a solid construction. The lower wall on the back of each shelf gives the Compile Shelving System an understated sense of detailing along with added functionality. Create your own personal Compile Shelving System from its simple components or choose one of the eight pre-arranged solutions.
Winner of the Golden Compass in 1994, the Mobil chest of drawers is presented in a matt version in white, black, green, plum and light blue. The new edition is made of recycled industrial materials, and has the same robust construction and functionality as the original. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with shelves and tops, connected by an aluminium structure. In this new finish, the structure is coloured and the wheels are coloured too, now black instead of grey. This versatile product shouldn’t be restricted to use in the office as it fits perfectly into every room in the home, from the bedroom to the living room and the bathroom too.
The FK63 Bookcase System, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm, embodies Carl Hansen & Søn’s commitment to craftsmanship excellence and timeless design. Devised for maximum flexibility, the different modules can be combined in a multitude of ways to suit every space and need. Visit our customizer to design your own.
The Simplon cabinet, designed by Jasper Morrison, is a sideboard equipped with drawers and hinged doors. The legs are in anodized aluminium, whereas the cabinet is made of poplar plywood lined with aluminium.
From the mind of Isao Hosoe and Lorenzo De Bartolomeis the sideboard Shoji Madia is born, a storage unit on castors or fixed base in different heights and lengths, with square and elegant lines. The structure of the storage unit is in smoked glass, and is provided with sliding door/s available in several mirror finishes. The top back panel door or doors can also be in ceramic available in a range of polished or matt finishes. The drawer units in walnut Canaletto, Siberian Ash or Eucalipto, or matt RAL lacquered are optional.
The bookcase Hemingway with its refined and strong shapes was created by architect Massimo Castagna. It is a bookcase with frame in solid wood, made of uprights and beams, wall or ceiling fixing. The uprights are made lighter by frontal and lateral fissures and are characterised by inserts in polished metal. The horizontal beams physically and visually define the shape and rhythm of this bookcase. The structure supports the shelves and storage units available in different functions and dimensions. The bookcase Hemingway can accommodate horizontal storage units with flap opening and vertical units with hinge door, made of glass and wood. It also has a wooden desk top. The glass shelves and their peculiar side slots, are fixed to the uprights through interlocking pins, each shelf is provided with fall arrest security system. Vertical uprights and horizontal beams in solid wood complete the structure and are available in Siberian Ash or Eucalipto, with inserts and supports in polished chrome or gold. The shelves are in extra clear or smoked glass and the feet are height adjustable. Standard heights are 260 and 300cm, also available in custom size, and Tonelli Design proposes shelves in standard size 60 and 100cm. Storage units with flap opening and hinge door with structure in smoked glass and wooden door. Wooden desk top in 100cm, can be fitted out with cable entry. TV module with open storage unit in wood, size 160cm, to accommodate TVs up to 65 inches.
The bookcase Quiller is made of extra clear bevelled glass and is composed of six shelves closed on the sides. It was designed by designer Uto Balmoral and is perfect to be placed against the wall or free standing in living areas or work spaces. This bookcase is synonymous with lightness and linearity, thanks to the straight shapes and the transparency of the glass, that creates light effects that give brightness to the environment and thus the illusions of greater breadth. It is meant for modern environments and is an excellent match for minimalistic furniture complements.
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