PS Picks at Salone del Mobile ‘22
A delightful week and behind every designer’s dream lies the Salone del Mobile that happens in Milan every year bringing in together some of the world’s finest creators in the field of furniture, lighting, kitchens and so on.
Peek through some of our favourites from this year that various designers and brands from across the globe had showcased. Starting with,
Poliform
Timeless and elegant are what Poliform used to describe themselves, like invisible yarn binding together a space it lies in. With the design philosophy of geometric lines, inspired by architecture, nature and organic shapes lie their perfectly refined materials and details. The products always have a high aesthetic and functional quality, designed to ensure maximum reliability over time and space.
UBE
These gorgeous ultra chic stools are an element of rupture, a work of art serving the functionality of the living area. Inspired by the seed of the coco de mer, a tropical fruit with an evocative and sensual shape, the stool has a distinctive concave shape, forming a comfortable cradle to sit on. Radical also in its development, it is made from a block of solid wood, in a classic black elm finish.
Baxter
KERAMIKÉ
The saturated and glazed surfaces of Keramiké arise from the image of a naked sculptural landscape, that features reliefs, terrains and paths. A sculptural terrain, like Alberto Burri’s “Cretto di Gibellina”, or a Middle Eastern medina. The tops are shiny but furrowed with soft and harmonious shapes, which blend in with the space they are made for and become a vital part of.
The material used is fine porcelain stoneware, a hard, non-absorbent substance which makes it a highly durable piece as well.
Mogg
THE SELFIE MIRRORS
An amalgamation on art and functionality, these mirrors, cast in brass and glass emphasizes on the illusory dimension of the mirror through a series of hands positioned on the edge of the mirrors creating different possible configurations. The intricacy of design in a human hand with all its lines and curves and then to be cast in brass truly makes this one a striking piece.
Roda
PILLOW
These outdoor lights have a soothing and ambient effect in any area to lounge or host in. With its visibly low height and a combination of natural teak and Canatex which works as a highly durable and weatherproof material, these lights act as a fluid source of amping up or toning down a space.
By Kamy
FAUNO MIX DO
Handcrafted in wool, inspired from the beautiful kaleidoscope colours of Brazilian culture and heritage, the Fauno Mix Do collection of rugs from the brand by Kamy exude just that. Several animal figures, such as fish, snakes, and flying insects, are used to create the pieces “Do Mar” (From the sea), “Do Chão” (From the earth), and “Do Ar” (From the air) respectively. These pieces have achieved a faithful translation of the original drawing, made digitally by the artist, who investigated many sources and animal records to gather a varied repertoire of figures.
Zanotta
KARELIA
Made entirely of polueurathene foam, this armchair exudes a very retro, pop culture vibe and is a piece of art by itself. It surprisingly also was extremely comfortable to sit on, designed ergonomically, in its beautiful hues and nonconformist forms, it is definitely a piece that caught our design eye!
Pent
LOVA
These luxury kettlebells from the house of Pent are a revolutionary design invention in the world of sports equipment. With its perfect angles, curves and exclusive stainless steel finish, the oiled walnut and leather provide a firm grip and is very hygienic, with no harmful substances being passed on to the user when they perspire. Presented as a set of 7, this kit gives a great visual effect and is ergonomically optimised. Another added benefit of the Pent bespoke products are that they are customisable in a large range of ash and walnut wood as well as various hues of leather.
Dante Goods & Bads
SERPENTINE
The Serpentine, true to its name is a fluidic and endless piece which are the perfect adjectives to describe this dreamy sofa by Dante Goods and Bads. A fully upholstered piece that looks more like a large sculpture than a comfortable sofa which it completely was. Leave it to the virtuosos of furniture design, the Germans themselves to master the art of ergonomically designed minimal pieces.
Fos Ceramiche
PORIFERA
Nature inspired, lighting and wall installation that comes from the magnificent and endless underwater world inhabited by organic forms and translucent character, that comprise of corals, jellyfish and urchins which quite coincidentally also reveal their bioluminescence at nightfall. A piece that beautifully combines lighting and wall decor are these porcelain plates in various diameters and heights, that create overlapping patterns and natural geometries suitable for a statement wall or even ceiling.
Wrapping up all these beautiful pieces of design, we cannot go away without giving a few special mentions to some of our favorites, namely Meridiani which as a whole was nothing short of spectacularly designed pieces ranging from seating to storage in the most beautiful forms and lines. A brand that mirrored a beautiful synergy of elegant modernism and dynamic comfort through its timeless pieces.
Moving onto Guadarte, the style of this brand was a modern interpretation of alluring antiques that emulated a rich, contemporary ideology.
Wrought iron, lighting, upholstery, paintings, mosaics and play with other materials was a characteristic that definitely caught our eye.
And last but definitely not the least, Eichholtz. The pieces here all had made a radical talking point for themselves. With its Dutch origin, the versatility of this company lies in a style created ranging from high-contrast glamour, restrained minimalism as well as traditional touches.
Until next time!