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 70/70 Table is designed with a simple expression, paired with subtle, understated details that reveal themselves upon closer inspection. Adding character to the design, the details of the 70/70 Table include the triangular shape of its base for a modern expression and the slanted edges of the table top. Available in a variety of sizes and finishes, the 70/70 Table is an ideal match for any dining area, home office, workplace or hospitality area.
The Workshop Table joins together the ideals of Scandinavian craftsmanship and subtle detailing for a deliberately simple and archetypal expression. With its tabletop in either oak veneer or linoleum harmoniously carving itself into the solid oak frame, the Workshop Table brings a refined and understated appearance to any setting.
The Base Table references the heritage of Scandinavian design through its simple frame and subtle details. With its design harking back to the essence of a table, the Base Table features a veneer edge for a touch of Scandinavian materiality, paired with the elegant shapes of its table top and frame. Use the design in any home, workplace, educational institution or hospitality space for notes of Scandinavian simplicity.
The Base High Table references the heritage of Scandinavian design through its simple frame and subtle details. With its design harking back to the essence of a table, the Base High Table comes with either a veneer edge for a touch of Scandinavian materiality or an edge in ABS for a monochrome appearance, paired with the elegant shapes of its table top and frame. Use the design in any workplace, educational institution or hospitality space for notes of Scandinavian simplicity.
The Linear System Table is a simple yet refined table with subtle details and references to the Scandinavian design heritage. Its legs are cut into half-circles and joined with the table for a light expression while the slender overhang at both ends of the table makes for a refined expression. The Linear System Table is available as a freestanding table to be used on its own, as predesigned configurations or as Middle and End Modules that can be configured to the exact needs of your space.
Simple and elegant lines, joined by the functionality of castors. Frame is made from extruded aluminum, painted with an acrylic paint initially developed for outdoor interiors and building facades. Organize and manage cords and wires with our Cable Management. Our Power Outlet can be added to the Base Table. Made-to-order: Laminate with ABS or plywood edge in black or white. Linoleum with plywood edge in black. Nanolaminate finish in either black or white. Bases available in Black or White with matching castors.
Studio Truly Truly has designed a wonderfully luxurious dining table to join the Toveri family by Leolux. Just like the coffee tables, the Toveri dining table is an interplay of soft shapes and hard materials, shadows and curves.
Leolux was looking for something new, a table that adds a pop of colour to the interior. Bondi is the perfect answer. Its unusual organic leaf shape is the first thing to stand out, with space for at least five users.
Columna is a table built on pure form, with the base and table top connected by a straight column. The only playful element Hugo de Ruiter allowed is the way the column links to the base: like an ancient marble column.
VISCOUNT OF WOOD tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable living area in which wood plays a central role thanks to its lightweight properties. These large items of furniture feature top-quality materials and advanced manufacturing technology. The square and rectangular versions with four legs come in five sizes (100x100, 145x80, 160x90, 190x90 and 240x100) and three top finishes: light ash with two darker shades, flamed walnut and a third, characterised by thin strips of different tones of dark wood. The legs are in chrome or black.
A family of tables ideal for the home and office. The light steel structure is made particular by the use of the cross element that joins the legs on each of the four sides, supporting the top. The collection comprises square, oval and round versions.
Available in three sizes, the larger, six or eight-person Pavilion table is ideal for an office meeting room or dining space while the smaller, four-person version is a perfect addition to the home. The table can be matched with the Pavilion desk to provide a cohesive design experience, and cable management can be easily inserted into the table due to the location of the stretcher.
Available in three sizes, the larger, six or eight-person Pavilion table is ideal for an office meeting room or dining space while the smaller, four-person version is a perfect addition to the home. The table can be matched with the Pavilion desk to provide a cohesive design experience, and cable management can be easily inserted into the table due to the location of the stretcher.
Inspired by the Scandinavian heritage of design and furniture craftmanship, In Between is a result of Sami Kallio’s solid grounding in traditional wood- working techniques and his eye for ingenious detail. It started with a single chair which later resulted in a series of furniture including both tables and bar stools. Get this In Between dining table in three different variants.
Børge Mogensen designed the BM1160 Hunting Table for the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1950. The table combines excellent woodwork with elegant metal brace bars, creating a bold and organic whole.
The CH002 is the smaller of two dining tables that Hans J. Wegner created in 1982. The table expresses Wegner’s functional design philosophy through an appealing solution for modern interiors. The CH002 is crafted to fit smaller spaces, and can be extended easily with two accompanying leaves.
At 90 x 138 cm, the CH006 is a longer version of the CH002 dining table, designed in 1982. The table, with solid extension frames and built-in grip for the two hinged extension leaves with rounded edges, illustrates Hans J. Wegner’s visionary approach to functional design. The CH006 table is versatile and can be adapted to smaller gatherings as well as larger dinner parties.
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