Design Highlights from Salone del Mobile 2018, from Classic to Cutting-Edge

ByVera Dordick| Published on2018年4月25日

Thousands of designers and buyers descended on Milan last week for米兰的手机2018, which presented all the trends in furniture and lighting. Kitchen design was highlighted inEuroCucina，此版本的特殊焦点区域。代表33个外国的约有1,841个参展商参加了650名不同的设计师。

Decorating a console by Poliform salone del mobile 2018

的给我ncluded the style categories Classic: Tradition in the Future, Design and xLux, along with the International Bathroom Exhibition. Homedit’sStefan Gheorghe搜寻了一英亩的设计，并选择了这些亮点：

Fiam Italy Cini Boeri Orange Ghost Chair — Fiam has transformed a fragile material into a sturdy, design-forward chair.

就像灰姑娘的水晶鞋,这个杯子chair by armchair that comes in a variety of colors, as well as a clear version.

Mirrorsare an awesome design accessory — but flat screen televisions, not so much. That is untilPhilippe Starckdeveloped this design for Fiam, which is theCaadre TV装饰镜,一个完整的电视。What looks like a simple wall mirror actually has 5 mm-thick semi-reflective glass that disguises the eyesore that is a blank television screen.

ThisTokio sofaby Arflex is casual, soft and inviting, without being too slouchy. The modular style is versatile and soft, but still very stylish. Raised slightly off the floor, the short legs give enough height to make it just float over the surface. The design was inspired by the city of the same name, using the older spelling.

This floor-to-ceiling free-standing bookcase, called “Albero,” was designed in the 1950’s. Revived by Poltrona Frau, the Frattini-designed structure is made from solid Canaletto walnut veneer. It features special rack and pinion joints and shelves made from MDF with Canaletto veneer. Metal accents highlight the structure, which swivels.

Poltrona Frau’sOthellotable marries processed wood with stone or glass. Designed by Roberto Lazzeroni, it features solid ash supports and a mocha or wenge stain. The geometric top is made of fine Fior di Pesco marble or Calacatta Oro marble. In both cases, the underside of the top is reinforced with a technical mesh for durability.

More elegant than a typical wall mirror, these two rectangular framedGigasmirrors have a Pelle Frau leather finish that surrounds the glass. They can be attached to the wall or, as shown here, leaned against the, to be fixed to a wall or indeed set on the ground and leaned against the wall because it has hinged metal legs.

In addition to new designs, Knoll presented some iconic designs, including theBarcelona chairthat was created byLudwig Mies van der Rohe. It is a wonderful expression of the designer’s maxim of “less is more,” and is a “tribute to the marriage of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship.” The second chair is also iconic — theWomb ChairbyEero Saarinen, who made it at the request of Florence Knoll for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows – something she could really curl up in.”

Another iconic piece is fromVitraand is the fiberglass chair byCharles and Ray Eames. The chair features a seat shell molded for the human shape and comes with a variety of bases. It became well-known because the material had previously been used only for military applications. The one-piece construction was very popular and admired.

The two Eames also created thisDCW (Dining Chair Wood), reminiscent of the couple’s early experimentation with molding plywood into complex shapes. The wholly wood chair is still very popular today for its comfort and style.

The organically shaped Venus lounge chair from Ora Ito and marble specialistCitcois an asymmetrical celebration of space. Citco digitally sculpts biomorphic and polished curves into the marble, that makes the material appear to precariously float from one side to the other. Only eight copies were made in different types of marble.

The lateZaha Hadid, architectural and design superstar, created in 2006 theSeamless collection, which features fluid shapes and free, organic forms like these. The balance between furniture and space in these pieces, with their unusual silhouettes, is particularly striking and demonstrative of her design brilliance.

这个毛茸茸和时尚的二人组是Guelfo系列的一部分拉波·西亚蒂（Lapo Ciatti）. Thewingback chairand pouf were created in 2015 lending a fresh style to the 18th century French archetype. The Guelfo Fur version came about in 2017. It is, without a doubt, a modern and stylish option.

These tables are theAmaca Collectionby Calvi & Brambilla for Toncelli Design. The collection features extra clear glass frames highlighted by a shelf made from leather or fabric. Metal supports of various finishes highlight the pieces, adding a glamorous touch. Toncelli also presented theCan Can, a dining table designed by Mario Milana. A glass or ceramic top sits atop wooden legs that are attached with metal joints. The legs are also available in 40mm glass or, in canaletto walnut, as shown. It’s a novel design with a very modern aesthetic.

Modularis becoming the name of the game and Lago’s design is right on trend. Your living room can be most functional but still show your personality and be comfortable. Theshelving unitscan be rearranged and tailored to a household’s needs, in a manner that is light and elegant — as well as modern. Display a collection, books, or a television…whatever you want.

Natuzzi’sAgronomist Collection includes sofas, armchairs and other pieces designed by icon Marcel Wanders. They are inspired by Puglia’s landscapes, architecture and lifestyle. The rich palette of wood and leather evokes feelings of organic, outdoor elements the convey a sense of casual elegance. They are perfect for a casual but refined and comfortable family room.

This leather Cocoon armchair by Danielli forFragis stylish and classic with an edgy note. The armed lounge chair (which also comes with a pouf) has solid walnut base and legs and padded cushions that are upholstered withgenuine leather. The structure of the chair is also available in an aluminum version, which can also be upholstered with saddle leather. These features make it very durable and the style is good for a masculine space too.

TheAlella table, designed by Lluís Clotet for BD Art Editions, quickly morphs from an understated, modestly sized table to a large, artful masterpiece. When closed, the inlays offer a hint to the graphic design that spans the stained, ok veneer table top inside. This is a Limited Edition of eight, along with two artist proofs and two prototypes.

Designer Jeremy Scott of Moschino relaunched the brand’s well-known bear design as a table lamp forKartell. Scott said that is indicative of the playful style that links the two companies. Made of Polietilene, the modestly sized lamps are a glowing bit of kitsch to enliven any room.

The same material that forms the hard shell of a suitcase was transformed into these stylish chairs byKonstantin Grcicfor Plank. Called CUP, they are light, flexible and strong, having been made through an innovative process that uses thin vacuum- formed plastic sheets. It indeed looks like a cup, sitting in its frame.

armchairs, and tables presented an air of quiet sophistication. From wide benches that are ideal for entertaining to a wall unit that includes a stylish workspace, all the furnishings present a pleasing aesthetic.

Very eye-catching, these Haumeaglass-topped tablesfromGalotti&Radicefeature a base that is just a bit off-center, adding anunexpected design element. The base that stretches from the floor extends above the glass, with a ring that sits above the surface, making it feel like it is visual portal down into the column.

There’s nothing like aluxury bedroom, and these examples fromMisura Emme只是我们的风格。低调通过高质量的材料实现的富裕，并在中立的调色板中表达，使这些卧室平静而舒适。所使用的各种纹理也为中性房间增添了很多兴趣。

一见钟情this marvelous table, but you’ll fall for it even faster when you find the center is actually a built-in lazy Susan. The Lem Con Lazy Susan byReflexis the most stylish way to have this convenience, not sacrificing any visual appeal. While it comes in different materials like glass, the marble version is particularly appealing, especially with its portly metal legs.

Speaking ofmarble, we noticed thatGiorgettiincluded some very stylish marble accents in their furnishings this year. From the more expected uses like acredenza top, to more unexpected ones such as an armrest on an expansive lounge as backing for a valet/dresser combo, they are artful uses of this stone.

Poradais a purveyor of occasional furniture created in collaboration with international designers across the globe. The pieces displayed felt stylishly comfortable, particularly as there were many rounded corners and a lack of severe angles throughout the collections. From tables to lighting and chairs, all featured alluring contours.

For a more glamorous style of room, we turn toEichholz, which presented unique luxury pieces that range in flavor from softly traditional to a harder modern look.Tufted sofaspaired with plenty of gleaming tables and accessories and shiny, mirror-covered pieces or those finished with plenty of chrome — all are dynamic and attractive.

Making furniture since 1962,Cleiis known for its resourceful designs thatmake spaces multifunctional. the company presented several model residences, highlighting how its transformational furniture designs multiply the uses of the space. These are perfect forsmall homes，以及那些有足够的空间但想从中获得最大用途的人。