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.
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**GAMMA** is a round outdoor table characterized by its rigorous, minimalist design, which highlights the natural beauty of its customizable top materials. Featuring slender steel legs connected by a cross structure and a circular top, it comes in two sizes and offers a variety of premium material options, including white Carrara marble, Farsena stone, Luna stone, stoneware, or teak-wood slats—allowing for unique and sophisticated combinations. With its clean lines and timeless elegance, GAMMA delivers a perfect blend of functionality and versatility for modern outdoor living. A downloadable 3D file of the product is available for further customization and planning.
**Supplier Overview:** RODA, a globally recognized Italian brand, specializes in high-end outdoor furniture, combining innovative design with sustainable craftsmanship. For more details, visit [www.rodaonline.com](http://www.rodaonline.com).
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The **Trio** is a versatile corner sectional fabric sofa designed for effortless customization, featuring three core elements—a seating unit, backrest, and corner piece—that can be rearranged in endless configurations to suit any space or need. Remove the corner piece for a sleek recamier, eliminate both the corner and backrest to create a spacious sofa-bed, or add stools to form a luxurious lounging area perfect for relaxation. Built on a modular system with each component measuring one meter in length and depth, the Trio combines simplicity with superior comfort, thanks to its high-quality materials, expert craftsmanship, and intelligent internal construction, including a sturdy slatted frame. The concealed welting allows for easy removal and cleaning of the upholstery. A downloadable 3D file of the product is available for detailed preview and planning.
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**COR**, a renowned German furniture brand since 1954, is celebrated for its premium seating solutions that merge timeless design, exceptional comfort, and sustainable craftsmanship.
The Fiber Chair brings a new perspective to the iconic shell chair through its innovative composite of 100% recycled plastic and wood fibers. The wood fibers blend into the surface for a matte finish, adding a soft, inviting touch. The Fiber Chair is designed with friendly, embracing curves that provide extensive comfort to its user while taking up little space in the room.
The Fiber Chair brings a new perspective to the iconic shell chair through its innovative composite of 100% recycled plastic and wood fibers. The wood fibers blend into the surface for a matte finish, adding a soft, inviting touch. The Fiber Chair is designed with friendly, embracing curves that provide extensive comfort to its user while taking up little space in the room.
The Fiber Chair brings a new perspective to the iconic shell chair through its innovative composite of 100% recycled plastic and wood fibers. The wood fibers blend into the surface for a matte finish, adding a soft, inviting touch. The Fiber Chair is designed with friendly, embracing curves that provide extensive comfort to its user while taking up little space in the room.
Loft Counter Stool combines Scandinavian design traditions with industrial references for a bar stool with full seat and back along with a small footprint. As with its chair counterpart, the Loft Counter Stool exemplifies simple, honest design through its clean lines and maximum comfort.
With its small curved back and long elegant legs, the Visu Counter Stool is a perfect accompaniment for any kitchen counter or restaurant bar. Made from form pressed oak, the gentle silhouette of the chair contrasts with the texture of the wood for a toned-down Scandinavian aesthetic.
With its curved backrest that folds elegantly around its back legs and ties the design together, the Cover Counter Stool challenges the possibilities of veneer through a forward-thinking approach, echoing the ideas of Scandinavian design. The design is lightweight and features a tall, enveloping back for extensive comfort that allows one to be seated in its seat for hours on end, be it for a dinner, a drink or even working at a counter desk. The Cover Series without upholstery is EU Ecolabel Certified. By carrying the EU Ecolabel Certification, the product is guaranteed to have a reduced environmental impact throughout the total lifecycle of the product from raw material to disposal.
A stool made from recycled material for maximum sustainability. A.I. STOOL LIGHT is sustainable in materials and production process and is the result of thorough optimisation: three models can be made from the same mould, meaning that even industrial manufacturing can adopt a green approach.
Attila, Napoleon and Saint-Esprit are three table-stools, three charismatic characters that stand out for their originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables conceived to furnish any and every setting with a friendly and humorous touch, but also with particular consideration for practicality: the gnomes' hat is flat and round, ideal for use as an occasional table or stool.
Attila, Napoleon and Saint-Esprit are three table-stools, three charismatic characters that stand out for their originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables conceived to furnish any and every setting with a friendly and humorous touch, but also with
Contemporary aesthetics and a tradition for quality craftsmanship meet on the versatile and comfortable Embrace Bar Stool, designed for Carl Hansen & Søn by EOOS.
Contemporary aesthetics and a tradition for quality craftsmanship meet on the versatile and comfortable Embrace Bar Stool, designed for Carl Hansen & Søn by EOOS.
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