Architectural Digest Italia's I love Italia selection
The editors of the Architectural Digest Italia magazine have selected their favorite products spotted during the Digital Days I love Italia.
MILANO/horizontal radiator
A source of heat with an unmistakable personality which was born to remain in the limelight at all times. Its iconic, sinuously plastic shape is so versatile that it can blend in with its surroundings with nonchalance. This is Milano, a memorable model, which today has been turned upside down to become horizontal, for wall-mounted or floor-standing installation. The intriguing new look of this radiator body makes it possible to explore new positionings which were unthinkable up until now. In front of a floor-to-ceiling window, or under a window, Milano settles naturally near an opening.
Anna G. Galla Placidia - Alessandro M. Galla Placidia - Alessi 100 Values Collection
New clothes for the most famous pair of corkscrews in Italian design. The attraction of the lights, colours and mosaic vaults of the small mausoleum in Ravenna dedicated to the Roman empress Galla Placidia has inspired Alessandro Mendini to create an iridescent play of shapes and colours, striking for the rigour of its geometries in contrast to its vivid and dreamy hues. In this unprecedented application, the precious dress inspired by expressive art enhances the soft and delicate design of the two corkscrews.
ELICA - TABLE LAMP
Table lamp with adjustable direct light, structure in white lacquered aluminium. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary Elica is available in the new brilliant black color version. LED light source integrated. Electronic driver on the plug. The movement creates light, by rotating the arm ELICA does not lift from the surface but lights on and off, there are no switches that can alterate the harmony of its form, it is an helix of pure light as a fun game takes flight to the imagination and fantasy. Awards: -Compasso d'oro 2011 -Red Dot Design Award 2011 -iF GOLD Award 2010
DU.O
Two discs play along with the size of the cylinder that holds them together, bringing them closer together or further apart. A tabletop which deceives the eye as it appears to be balancing on a base that supports it with strength. A combination of elements that gives birth to an unusual side table and a modern dining table of refined beauty. Design by Verter Turroni
Cannolè Three seats sofa
The Cannolè seating system by Anton Cristell and Emanuel Gargano has a fully welded structure made up of internally and externally galvanized steel tubes. Seat composed of a galvanized rod grid welded on a rod frame. The legs are made of tubular steel. MIG welding, degreasing and cataphoresis pre-treatment and finishing with thermosetting polyester powders. The collection consists of: Corner module sofa, linear module sofa, pouf, lounge chair and low table.
Poldina
Poldina is a collection of rechargeable battery-powered cordless luminaires, consisting of table lamps, floor lamps, lamp with peg, suspension lamp and wall lamps. A "touch" control on the head allows switching on/off, dimming, and selecting the color temperature of the light. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (except gold, silver, and copper finishes). An electronic control system monitors the remaining autonomy and ensures a constant luminous flux until the battery runs out. The table and floor models are equipped with contact charging base; while the other models came with USB
