Italy is the leading furniture exporter; the second largest furniture manufacturer in the world and Italian design has a clear role as a global trendsetter. The Italians have dominated design since the mid-Forties, from the most avant grade piece of furniture, to cars. In a period described by many as a Modern Renaissance, the Italians created the idea that good design should permeate consumer products at all levels of society.
The first decades of the 20th century saw the futurism of Italians as freedom of expression. The 30s and the 40s witnessed the Changes in style of a nation living under a fascist regime. The 50s brought awards and recognition. The 60s saw the exuberance of forms and colors in plastic. The 70s had Great recognition for aesthetics and technology. The 80s Post-modern contemporary classical style and new colorings. The 90s saw the Influence and clash of Italian design in daily life.
Milan was the veritable hothouse of design. From Mario Bottas highly individualistic sculptural form in steel to Achille Castigliones juxtaposing all kinds of incongruous materials and Ettore Sottsass is Memphis collection the place is amuck with revolutionary creations.
What is it about Italian design? The most mundane objects of daily life are transformed into more beautiful and stylish pieces of art. Playful irreverence to styles of the past is characteristic of Italian designs. A culture dominated by beauty and creativity expressed in exquisite designs and reproductions. See the marvel at Spacify. The lines of Italian furniture that Spacify has are comprehensive and aesthetically transcendental.
Trade Shows for Modern Furniture and Italian Furniture:
ICFF : The ICFF show highlights new and emerging trends in Italian design and provides varied scope for designers. Forms influenced by 1960s and 70s furniture are known to be popular as well. A parallel trend of Ultra minimalist designs following a European trend of the last 15 years has been noticed in the last ICFF show. Apart from a alleger talent pool being showcased this show displays incredible designs in blow molding, foam injection molding, Interlocking forms and more.
MILAN : An annual showcasing of the Passion and professionalism, of the Italian furniture industry. From high profile designers to party circuits all were enthralled by the choice of materials and themes. Custom-design and eclectic sum up the new spirit in Italian interior design. From armchairs and couches to wardrobes and beds the lines are hugely impressive and infuse our daily lives.
Salone del Mobile : A six-day extravaganza open to public for a day this annual event is open to members of the trade only. The products on display are also catalogued for convenience. This high profile event is a trademark of the Italian spirit of design and craftsmanship covering everything from Beds and Dining rooms to living rooms and Upholstered furniture.
Valencia Fair : The International furniture Fair of Valencia is a professional trade event. The specialty of the show being its categorized into sectors of Classical furniture, Modern Furniture, European, Avante-grade and more to optimize the experience. It is the worlds only space exclusively dedicated to brilliant display of fine designs and artistic discipline. With over a hundred countries participating it also showcases the cDIM International furniture Awards for talented designers.
100 Percent Design Show : This is an annual forum to change the way people experience designs around them. Around for over a decade this fair nurtures upcoming designers and innovators whilst providing them a platform to showcase their creations. From latest furniture trends to wall coverings and accessories, its all here at this UK event. Its a perfect springboard for launching and profiling niche creations. Apart from furniture this extravaganza heralds the worthy with the 100% Design Bursary Award.
The International Furniture Fair - IMM Cologne : A marked event in the calendar of furniture fairs and fine art fairs. From top quality furniture designs to home environ worlds, it all amalgamates at this fair. Dominating worldwide trends and relevant tendencies in the area of interior design, this event covers an entire spectrum in furniture and creative design. The COLOGNE FINE ART premiering in February 2006 will be focusing on fine and applied art. From antiquity to present day art displays this event will be a connoisseurs delight.
Some of the well known designers:
A few of the famous designs you should be looking out for are by Ron Arad, GuglielmoBerchicci, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames, Marcel Breuer, Mies Van der Rohe and more.These designs are available with manufactures like B and b Italia, Cattelan Italia, FlexForm, Flou Kristalia, Sovet etc. For easier access and dynamic range come to Spacify, an all in one store.
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