Salone del Mobile 2016: Design Anteprime from DimoreStudio to Cassina
The 2016 Salone del Mobile in Milan showcased numerous new design introductions. DimoreStudio unveiled the Paralleli collection for Golran, featuring carpets that merge baroque elements with minimalism. Hagit Pincovici introduced the Metaphysics and Eclipse collections, crafted in collaboration with artisans from Brianza, highlighting brass frameworks. Under the direction of Patricia Urquiola, Cassina reinterpreted the 1935 Utrecht armchair using Boxblocks Jacquard fabric. Inspired by designs from the 1950s to 1970s, Bethan Wood created a fresh hand-engraved pattern for Bitossi Ceramiche. Additionally, Karimoku New Standard broadened its offerings with Scholten & Baijings, utilizing sustainable hardwoods. Thonet brought back Bauhaus classics in seven shades, while Logotel's "Poetry – 21 words for…" exhibition featured 21 designers, and Samy Rio showcased Bamboo. Lagoon introduced the zigozago seat, drawing inspiration from leaf veins.
Key facts
- DimoreStudio launched Paralleli collection for Golran at Salone del Mobile 2016.
- Hagit Pincovici presented Metaphysics and Eclipse collections made with Brianza artisans.
- Cassina revisited Utrecht armchair with Boxblocks fabric by Bertjan Pot under Patricia Urquiola.
- Bethan Wood created new pattern for Bitossi Ceramiche inspired by 1950s-70s and African motifs.
- Karimoku New Standard added pieces by Scholten & Baijings using sustainable hardwoods.
- Thonet revived Bauhaus tubular steel chairs in seven colors based on Itten's theory.
- Logotel's exhibition 'Poetry – 21 words for…' featured Samy Rio's Bamboo study.
- Lagoon debuted at Salone with Baldessari e Baldessari's zigozago seat.
Entities
Artists
- DimoreStudio
- Hagit Pincovici
- Bertjan Pot
- Patricia Urquiola
- Bethan Wood
- Laura Wood
- Scholten & Baijings
- Mart Stam
- Mies van der Rohe
- Samy Rio
- Baldessari e Baldessari
- Susanna Legrenzi
- Stefano Maffei
- Sebastiano Tonelli
Institutions
- Golran
- Cassina
- Bitossi Ceramiche
- Karimoku New Standard
- Thonet
- Logotel
- Lagoon
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Brianza
- Zona Lambrate
- Taiwan