Finale Milano!

Here is the final set of my favourite picks from the Milan furniture fair. I hope you have enjoyed looking at them. The weather was horrible, but the energy was amazing, so I had a really good time. That's the thing about us creative people, we don't easily get defeated. Right?

This exhibition was by Fabrica students. An interesting take on ceramics don't you think?

I like the combination of metal with ceramic.

Cute set, can't help wondering what they would look like in a variety of colours.

Interesting seating plan. Reminds of one of Starck's designs.

Not too sure what this one is, a cake stand maybe....mmm....am craving cupcakes!

I have no clue what the spider-web on the wall is about, I suppose it makes for an interesting backdrop. Those wooden seats are rather lovely! It won't suit my current decor, but there's no harm in planning for the future.

With only a day to see everything, I felt like I still missed out on a lot of the good stuff. If anyone has pictures to share from this event, please feel free to forward it to me. Am still hungry for more!

More Milano goodies

Am back with more Milano goodies!

This is by Georg Bechter, a German architect. Not too sure how comfortable it is to sit on, but I love the visual display.

 

I could do with this hammock right now. I would probably layer it with lots of comfy pillows though.

I thought the black one looked interesting, am not sure if it's uniqueness comes across well on the photo.

These cups are as cute as a button (every pun intended), don't you think?

In the right living room, those swirly wooden tables would look amazing!

You know what they say, the future is bright, the future is orange!

These are great, very original too!

Guys I know that posting these without referencing the designers is quite silly, and I apologise again. I have learnt a huge lesson, and I promise that it won't happen again. The only other option is not to post them at all, but I just wanted to show everyone a piece of the Milan furniture fair.

Stay tuned for more Milano good stuff!

Milano Milano!

I finally made it to the Salone Internazionale del Mobile on Saturday, and boy was I blown away.

I have been to Milan many times before, but this was my first time to the furniture show. I felt like a kid in a candy store, what the chocolate factory was to Charlie, the Milan furniture fair was to me.

There were plenty to see, events took place at almost every street corner, the only problem was deciding what to see. Luckily, my flat mate and I had been informed earlier during brunch with a friend of a friend, where the best places where. 

Over the next couple of days I'll be sharing some of my favourite pieces from the show. 

Unfortunately, I don't have the names of all the designers, I should have planned better, I know

I had to literally stop, as I walked past this booth. It is the work of Ivy Chuang, a San Fransisco based designer. 

Isn't this chair gorgeous, am absolutely besotted by the print. I met the studio's marketing manager Barbara Dravec, she's such a lovely lady, and also gave me a hug at the end of our chat....the warmth of Americans never ceases to surprise me. Anyway, their studio Knoend focuses greatly on eco-design. These chairs were reclaimed, and upholstered with organic cotton denim. The prints that am crazy about, were inspired by Ms Chuang's muticutural background. Born to Taiwanese parents, raised in Taiwan, Japan and the US, she has traveled to over 30 countries. Check out her website, for more of the good stuff!

This cute table is by Ivo Leemans. The legs are joint together to support the table through the two holes. Yes ladies and gentlemen, no glues used!

These adorable little chairs looked too good to sit on, so I had to ask before sitting (to avoid any embarrassments).

....so she stood on it to prove it to me.

Stay tuned for more Milano adventures!