15 Italian factories at IMM Cologne: It's worth seeing!
Jan 24, 2018
We are all particularly fond of New Year's traditions. And for designers, architects and interior designers, it is a tradition to visit themed fairs every year, the first of which are already taking place in January. We are talking, of course, about the Cologne-based Imm Cologne Forum and the Paris version of – Maison & Objet.
Both – the largest furniture trade fairs on an international level, showcase the season's new products and future developments. However, it is often difficult to set the right accents and, bypassing the many debutants, to see the most worthwhile stands. That is why we have compiled the most interesting Italian manufacturers' displays at IMM Cologne for you. The best of the season – in one piece: check it out!
1. Cassina The 90th anniversary of the Fauteuil Grand Confort collection, once designed with the help of the great Le Corbusier, is an occasion to reinterpret a classic. The current collection bears the name LC3 and Cassina is the official manufacturer of this original collection, under licence from the Le Corbusier Foundation.
2. The Baxter stand looks both elegant and brutal. The results of the experimentation with leather are framed by accessories in brass and porcelain.
3. Riva 1920, which prides itself on luxury solid wood furniture, continues to develop the range launched in Milan last year. The collection “Authentic Living” was created in collaboration with car manufacturer Lamborghini and designer Karim Rashid. This time, the stylish collection has been expanded to include the new finishes of Total Black and Mystic Black. Total Black and Mystic Black.
4. Molteni&C|Dada present new furnishings signed by Roldofo Dordoni. The Euston poufs are particularly noteworthy; the model is incredibly functional, take a look:
5. Pedrali The stand was designed by Milan-based Calvi Brambilla with the idea of embodying the 1950s atmosphere. This time the stand was designed by Milan-based Calvi Brambilla, whose idea was to embody the atmosphere of the 1950s.
6. Flexform The exhibition space has been set up, with a picturesque conservatory at its centre and several halls with various collections around it. The new items include, for example, these leather armchairs.
7. Italian brand stand Saba and sofa from the New York collection. The collection was designed by designer Sergio Bicego back in 2013, but this is the first time the model has been offered in such an incredible shade.
8. Bonaldo has introduced the new Origami Octagonal table model. The author – designer Gino Carollo – was inspired by the skills of oriental craftsmen and, in particular, the art of origami. The novelty is made in the now-popular white marble and is also available in a console version.
9. The stand B&B Italia justifies its status as one of the world leaders in the development of cutting-edge furniture. As innovators and perfectionists, it was the company's employees who once pioneered the use of polyurethane padding in upholstered furniture and were the first to raise a sofa above the floor on sophisticated legs. What the company has in store for today's customers was on this stand in Cologne:
10. Living Divani, is known to produce more than just sofas, although they are very good at the latter! For example, two new products designed for the outdoors were also worth a look at at the exhibition in Cologne. They are the ultra-light Flow rocking chair and the Daydream sofa from Italian-Japanese duo Noa Ikeuchi and Tommaso Nani.
11. Kartell invited all guests in Cologne to its flagship showroom, as it was here that the ironic new products from designer Fabio Novembre were unveiled. The EUR chair, Lantern lamps and cylindrical nightstands with Componibili Smile drawers were on show.
12. Moroso The new Ikebana fabric, which looks incredibly fresh and is already available to order. The new fabric, Ikebana, looks incredibly fresh and is already available to order.
13. Gervasoni 1882 The Inout collection, with its rich emerald colour palette, is fascinating: bravo! Inout collection in a rich emerald colour scheme is simply fascinating: bravo!
14. Tonin Casa is distinguished by its conciseness and restraint, which make the pieces so striking in contemporary interiors. Writing and coffee tables on original legs, chests of drawers, wardrobes, mirrors of incredible beauty - at the Tonin Casa stand you could find everything and more!
15. The current 50s and 60s – style is undoubtedly Porada's trademark, which it has proven once again with the presentation of The Seventeen collection in Cologne.
New Studio – representative of Italian factories Pedrali, Flexform, Saba, Cassina, Riva 1920, Molteni&C|Dada, Baxter, Bonaldo, B&B Italia, Living Divani, Kartell, Gervasoni 1882, Moroso, Tonin Casa and Porada in Minsk. Hurry to the showroom at Nemiga 12 for the novelties! We are waiting for you!