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The success of the Cappellini stories continues throughout the world and in Cologne, first stage of 2014, displaying the best of the 2013 novelties and some 2014 news. This 130 square meter area reproduces the rooms of a real home, highlighting the possibility to use the products in different contexts, characteristic that has always distinguished […]
The Octa table by Bonaldo has been awarded within the furniture category the prestigious Good Design Award, an international design award which is assigned to the most innovative products in the year. Set up in 1950, the Good Design Award is organised by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in conjunction with the […]
* The second LivingInteriors trade fair continues to impress * 120.000 visitors from 129 countries * Increase in international visitors The successful imm cologne/LivingInteriors 2014 came to an end on Sunday, 19 January 2014. The world’s leading trade fair in Lifestyle and Interior Design attracted around 120.000 visitors (including the estimates for the last day […]
Positive economic statistics and an optimistic business climate in the sector underscore the good atmosphere at the fair Digital textile printing an innovative highlight: growth is just beginning Heimtextil 2014 in Frankfurt am Main, which closed its doors after a four-day run today, represented a successful start to the new furnishing season. “Almost 67,000 visitors […]
Strong international appeal, high degree of decision-making authority among attendees Considerably more buoyant mood in the floor coverings industry Top marks for new “Innovations@DOMOTEX” concept DOMOTEX 2014 – the world’s flagship fair for carpets and floor coverings – came to a highly successful conclusion on Tuesday, January 14, having attracted a total of approximately 45,000 […]
The current trends in the furnishing sector seem contradictory. On the one hand there is a continuing, strong demand for natural materials – and especially for wood: oak and vividly grained varieties supplemented by light woods such as ash or birch. Felt is also in great demand, and leather is enjoying growing popularity as well. […]
Special show presents technologies for intelligent control systems in the energy sector Focus on the interaction of individual components in the smart grid The electricity market in Germany has become more decentralised through the big increase in the use of renewable energies. Smart-grid solutions and a greater storage capacity are essential if a stable supply […]
The winner: Jacqueline Theurer of Stuttgart University of Technology In line with the times: competition draws attention to the principle of the circular economy With the ‘Young Creations Award: Upcycling’, Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main has for the second time presented an award for young people, which focuses on the principle of sustainability. Three young […]
Cattelan Italia presents a collection characterized by the creativity and functionality to create contemporary design products. The products are suitable for all type of houses with precious details of elegance and sophistication. TABLES UNIQUELY SHAPED AND ETERNALLY UNCONVENTIONAL TABLES MADE FROM THE FINEST MATERIALS DOMINO design by Andrea Lucatello, is a table with the base […]
Interior Design Magazine has awarded 2013 Best of Year Awards to both the FOLD and PLUS lighting collections. The annual Best of Year Awards event pays tribute to the industry’s outstanding projects and products across 90 categories. Plus Fold www.vibia.com