Impressions from the Salone del Mobile 2019 – Milan
The Bruno Wickart team has once again brought back many impressions from the Salone del Mobile 2019 – Milano. Below are the new products from our manufacturers:Salone del Mobile 2019 – VITRA innovations
Vitra is showing four scenes during this year’s Salone del Mobile. Equipped with new products by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Antonio Citterio, Konstantin Grcic and Hella Jongerius, they provide insights into four different lifestyles.Vitra Eames Plastic Chairs & Eames Fiberglass ChairsTheChair of a Century
In 2019, Vitra is introducing a new color palette for the Eames shell chairs, combining two product lines that have long belonged together: the Eames Plastic Chairs and the Eames Fiberglass Chairs. Extensive research and analysis processes have resulted in a harmonious palette that emphasizes the connection between the two product groups. The result is a comprehensive collection of colors that emphasize the characteristics of the materials. With the relaunch of the Fiberglass Chairs and the continuation of production of the Plastic Chairs, Vitra now offers more than 100,000 possible combinations.Vitra Eames Plastic Chairs & Eames Fiberglass Chairs – new colors
Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
In collaboration with the Eames family, represented by the Eames Office in Los Angeles, California, Vitra has revised the color palette of the seat shells of the Eames Plastic Chairs as part of extensive research. The new, carefully developed seat shell colors are designed to show off the material to its best advantage in a wide variety of environments. Groups of neutral, medium and bright colors form the palette of 14 contemporary colors for the Eames Plastic Chairs. In addition, the color selection for the Fiberglass Chairs has been expanded to include the three new colors Dark Ochre, Light Ochre and Red.
Eames Fiberglass Armchairs

Eames Plastic Chairs – LAR

Vitra Grand Relax

Vitra Vlinder Sofa

Vitra Bovist – Update

Vitra Eames Segmented Tables Dining

Fritz Hansen
New from Fritz Hansen: Lounge Chair JH97
EMBRACING MODERN LIFE
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the JH97 lounge chair is the perfect balance between past and future. Combining classic craftsmanship techniques with modern innovation design, Fritz Hansen’s Lounge Chair JH97 is a contradiction in terms: classic yet modern, bold yet simple, light yet solid. „We wanted to create a modern lounge chair that was light and sculptural in its expression; combining Fritz Hansen’s know-how with Jaime Hayon’s sculptural design language,“ explains Christian Andresen, Head of Design at Fritz Hansen. The apotheosis of a lounge chair, the new iteration draws inspiration from nature: Inspired by the pelican, which is shaped for flight with long, broad wings, a gently curved body and a distinctive bill, the JH97 lounge chair conveys a similar lightness that their strength. Perfectly proportioned with a solid oak frame and available in natural or stained oak and black ash, the open, low silhouette has a contemporary feel despite its classic origins. Elegant from all angles, the decorative joints with gently rounded edges are assembled by hand in keeping with Danish design and craftsmanship traditions. Generous armrests – wide and flat – embrace and support the body, as does the curved backrest, which is angled in an upright position to ensure comfort even when sitting for long periods. To contribute to a relaxed sitting experience, the cushions are generously sized and upholstered with removable textile or leather covers so that you can easily change their appearance.Shelving: Planer™ Shelving


PLANNER™ PM02 TABLE LIGHT by Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen’s newest member of the Planner™ family is a lamp that is simple and small, but makes a big impression.
Our Planner™ series, consisting of reissued 1950s designs by the late American designer Paul McCobb, gains a new member this season: the Planner™ PM02 table lamp.
The thoughtful, practical design proves how beautiful simplicity can be, emitting indirect light from its hand-blown frosted glass shade to create a warm, atmospheric glow. Restrained in its expression, the luminaire stands on a three-legged base made of shiny brass or matt powder-coated steel, creating an elegant contrast to the tall, cylindrical shade.
ELEGANT ILLUMINATION PLANNER™ PM02 TABLE LAMP
Fritz Hansen’s newest member of the Planner™ family is a lamp that may be simple and small, but makes a big impression. Our Planner™ series, consisting of reissued 1950s designs by the late American designer Paul McCobb, gains a new member this season: the Planner™ PM02 table lamp.
„The Planner™ PM02 table lamp is the careful combination of modern manufacturing and handmade feel that has become a distinctive feature of Paul McCobb’s designs and a hallmark of Fritz Hansen’s craftsmanship,“ says Christian Andresen, Head of Design at Fritz Hansen. „When playing with proportions, the combination of the low base and high shade makes it appear significant despite its modest form.“Ideal for rooms where space is at a premium – or simply to enhance a room with the calming mood of indirect lighting – the discreet Silhouette and compact design of the Planner™ PM02 table lamp beautifully illuminate any environment from desk corners to bedside tables, hallways and counters, in both private and public spaces.
USM Salone del Mobile 2019: Exhibition stand
Let’s make this place together!
Where exactly is the boundary between working and living today? Last year, USM and UNStudio sought and found an answer to this question.
To our surprise, we discovered that very few people want to stick to the separation between living and working areas. We enjoy our work more when we can decide freely and independently where we pursue our professional activities. This creates a third living space between these two areas, which we use together with people we don’t know: Co-working spaces, cafés, hotel lobbies and libraries.
Zanotta
Milano + sofa system

Oliva armchair

Sofa Shiki

ECHINO coffee table

Florin bed

- Henri blue from Prussia-Quadrifoglio 27013 (1);
- Henri Amethyst – Cloverleaf 27057 (2).
GALA bed

Greta bed

GRAPHIUM

Spotty side tables

Armchair: Tusa 2261 A

Armchair Tusa 2261B

ZOOM by MOBIMEX
AVA table from ZOOM by MOBIMEX

Dimensions
- L/D/H: 200 x 90 x 75 cm to 400 x 110 x 75 cm
- Shapes: Rectangular, oval, super ellipse, round, free-form, „Boomerang“
Designer: Iria Degen
BRACE table from ZOOM by MOBIMEX

Design Jehs + Laub, Stuttgart
Dimensions:
- 180 cm to 500 cm
- Ø 130 cm to 200 cm
- Shapes : Rectangular, boat shape, super ellipse, round
USM Salone del Mobile 2019: Exhibition stand
Let’s make this place together!
Where exactly is the boundary between working and living today? Last year, USM and UNStudio sought and found an answer to this question.
To our surprise, we discovered that very few people want to stick to the separation between living and working areas. We enjoy our work more when we can decide freely and independently where we pursue our professional activities. This creates a third living space between these two areas, which we use together with people we don’t know: Co-working spaces, cafés, hotel lobbies and libraries.
USM has created such a third space at this year’s Salone del Mobile and we have invited our visitors to design the space with us.
Salone del Mobile 2019: Let’s make this place together!


LaPalma and the world of the outdoors
At the Salone del Mobile, LaPalma presented a new collection that revolves around the world of the outdoors.

Outdoor chair: IDA

PANCO

WITTMANN: What did we show in Milan

Vuelta FD Chair
Putting the design, comfort and formal independence of an armchair on four legs and turning it into a chair that is both aesthetically and functionally convincing is a high art of design. With Vuelta, Jaime Hayon has created an unmistakable look that – translated into perfect craftsmanship by Wittmann – is unrivaled in terms of desirability. The curiosity, perseverance and experience of the designer and manufacturer have now made it possible to bring the popular attributes of Vuelta to the dining table. Leaning against the typical Vuelta quilting, you sit comfortably on a seat cushion equipped with a pocket spring core.
The curve of the backrest shell slopes gently forwards and becomes an armrest. The Vuelta Dining Chair stands on graceful round tubular legs in black or – very elegant – in satin brass. As both Hayon and Wittmann stand for diversity, the seat shell can also choose another solution for ground contact: Although four feet provide stability, they converge in the middle at a point that allows the seat to swivel. A pleasant effect that brings movement to informal table settings. The metal core of the frame is encased in wood, which – in true Hayon style – can also be painted in any color of the rainbow.
VUELTA FD TABLE
Design: Jaime Hayon
A table that brings people together. Its inviting length and indented table legs allow a large circle of friends to gather around it. There is enough space for everything that should take place on a good table. The table top in thick veneer gives it a classic elegance.
Incidentally, its generous curve on the underside makes the Vuelta Fine Dining Table the perfect partner for the Vuelta Dining Chair, whose slanted armrests – naturally – nestle against the table as if made for it.
ClassiCon in Milano
Aërias Chair and Longer: Color your Life

Aërias Chair
Aërias Lounge Chair

Bow Coffee Table: Black and White

Cassina Milano Design Week 2019
Cassina’s furnishing novelties reflect the continuous evolution of the Made in Meda offer and are presented every year at the international trade fair IMM Cologne and in its own showroom during the Salone del Mobile in Milan, in warm and welcoming spaces in line with the image and atmospheres of the individual brand stores. The new products underline the philosophy of the present and the vision of a company that always looks to the future while keeping an eye on its origins, the authenticity of the projects and the relationship with architecture, establishing a constant dialog between the past, present and future. Cassina’s designer cabinets, chairs, armchairs and sofas are elegant and versatile furniture systems that not only enrich and modernize the iconic pieces from the LC Collection and the I Maestri collection, but also include the modernist forms of the Simon Collezione and the extraordinary expressions of the I Contemporanei collection. Among the most important representatives from the international world of design and architecture are Patricia Urquiola – artistic director of Cassina -, Piero Lissoni, Philippe Starck, Patrick Norguet, Jaime Hayon, Patrick Jouin, Rowan and Erwan Bouroullec and Konstantin Grcic. It is a unique and diverse sequence that emphasizes the fundamental balance between comfort, aesthetics and function as well as the indissoluble interweaving of traditional craftsmanship and technological progress. Designer furniture that stands out and works in the setting either individually or through simple combinations based on different decorative tastes and lifestyles that are constantly evolving.A refined haute couture project characterized by elegant details that refer to high sartorial art. Particular attention has been paid to the stitching around the backrest/armrest, which creates a refined dart from which a zipper extends to the base of the sofa, just like a dress. Its look is further enriched by a grosgrain ribbon profile around the seat cushions, available in black, white, gray and caffelatte. Dress-Up! offers a wide range of elements that can be combined in numerous compositions or used individually. Its geometric lines and asymmetrical elements, such as the integrated chaise lounge, make it unique and versatile. The backrest/armrest with an open tilt emphasizes its inviting shape. The combined poufs, available in two sizes, feature the same grosgrain ribbon detail, as well as a vertical zipper along the side. To complete this living area product family, the sofa can be complemented with a range of side tables and sophisticated cushions that also feature the grosgrain ribbon profile.
Cassina: COTONE SOFA
The Cotone family is extended with a new, inviting sofa characterized by the same special structure made of extruded aluminium. Available in four colors: grey-blue, red, champagne and graphite. The seemingly simple structure with its minimalist appearance conceals an industrially complex internal composition. The soft padding of the cushions, on the other hand, creates a welcoming nest that invites you to relax, while the free combination of the colors of the structure and the wide choice of leather or fabric upholstery allow you to create a contemporary sofa to suit all tastes. Available in the elegant modular version with a low backrest, as well as in a one-, two- and three-seater version with a high, inviting backrest. Thanks to a mechanism in the armrest, the side cushions can be moved, making the sofa even more comfortable. The collection is completed by an armchair with a uniform format that perfectly matches both models.
DE SEDE DS-262

EN SEDE DS-163

DE SEDE DS-319

DE SEDE DS-344

Back to the roots
The DS-344 harks back to the legendary de Sede days. The armchair is exceptionally casually upholstered, embodying a lively leather experience. The edges, on the other hand, have a strict appearance; with a surrounding double seam in a piped look, they ensure visual compactness. With its emotional design, the DS-344 lends the room a prestigious character. Whether in the elegant library, the executive office or the living room, DS-344 makes a clear style statement. The manufacture of the leather armchair requires a great deal of refinement. The uniform leather upholstery and the strict edging require the highest level of craftsmanship – which the de Sede craftsmen demonstrate with their masterful skills. DS-344 is technically based on the already successfully established DS-343 armchair. Like its big brother, the DS-344 is a real balm for the spine. The seat is extended up to the height of the pelvis, so that when you lean back, you only move backwards from pelvic height. This improves posture and prevents the shearing forces that normally occur. An intelligent mechanism ensures that the chair moves automatically with the body. This creates an unprecedented sitting sensation.DE SEDE DS-788

DE SEDE DS-840

Aesthetic compactness
How can you fit maximum functionality into a minimal sofa design? The designer duo GECKELER MICHELS, who are known for their strong awareness of international aesthetics, prove it to us with the DS-840 model. The external dimensions of the DS-840 are compact, which means that the model also fits into smaller rooms. The upholstery, on the other hand, is generous and inviting. It promises not only exceptional seating comfort, but also exclusive aesthetics. Thanks to the very casual leather upholstery, all eyes are on the high-quality de Sede leather – for a pure leather experience. The special feature of the floor-free model lies in its hidden functional options. Using two handles, the armrests can be folded down to a horizontal surface, allowing you to lie or sleep in a wonderfully relaxed position. The soft upholstery of the armrests turns them into comfortable pillows. DS-840 consists of various models, which can be extended to form a family as required. Whether single, two or three-seater, stool or ottoman, the model variants fulfill almost every furnishing wish. As an option, the seat height of the models can be flexibly adjusted using height-adjustable feet.DE SEDE DS-5020

FLOU at this year’s Salone del Mobile 2019
Interior design as a function of light: because light is the key to the interpretation of the Flou innovations for 2019. A light in which white dominates in combination with sparkling splashes of color, resulting in spaces and situations that radiate verve, vitality and cheerfulness.Double bed: KOI
A double bed with clean and essential lines that immediately brings to mind discreet and unostentatious luxury. The rigorous shape of the headboard is framed by the refined metal structure that extends to the floor and forms the bed legs; the vertically quilted, skillfully finished fabric gives the bed an inviting and chic design.
Available as a double bed with a fixed frame, bed base, electrically adjustable frame or with the new „Leonardo“ frame. Fully removable cover in fabric or leather. Details of the headboard in shiny black nickel or matt burnished.
Sofa: MYPLACE
The Myplace sofa fully interprets the designer’s idea: to live with passion. Three different seat depths meet the highest demands in terms of relaxation and comfort. The arrangement can be conventional, i.e. the sofas can be placed against the wall or „fan-shaped“, making them the central focal point of the living room. The freedom of design for the seats, armrests and backrests – twenty elements in total – allows a wide range of configuration options.
The sofa is available with a fully removable fabric or leather cover.
Sofa: BINARIO
Straight 2-seater or 3-seater sofa with an elegant and calming character. The special „double foot“ ensures a certain distance from the floor and softens the otherwise rather sober lines of the sofa. The moderate seat depth and the low height of the backrest indicate a careful study of proportions and guarantee exceptional comfort. The large feather cushions can be positioned as desired, echoing the detail of the protruding stitching around the perimeter of the sofa’s armrests and giving the whole a refined, elegant and distinctive look.
the 2-seater (170×85 cm) or 3-seater (242×85 cm) sofa is available with a fully removable fabric or leather cover. Feet with a matt burnished finish.
Bench seat: NEW BOND
The NEW BOND bench is the ideal complement to the bed of the same name and also displays the same undeniably impeccable sewing skills. The upholstered body is supported by slender, cylindrical metal legs and complemented by cushions finished with accurate, visible stitching. Body and upholstery take up the motif that also characterizes the bed; they are „connected“ by special belts in leather, tone-on-tone or contrasting in colour: a design detail that highlights their sophistication.
Fully removable fabric or leather cover. The belts are made of leather in every version. Metal legs with a matt burnished or shiny black nickel finish.
Cabinet: GUARDAROBA 16.32 PRIVATE
Private is a natural evolution of the Flou closets and impresses with its special project character and striking aesthetics, the innovative way in which the fittings are attached and, above all, the countless configuration options.
Private enables true „cataloging“ and meets the most diverse requirements when it comes to differentiating the wardrobe contents. Two new doors have been added to Private: Pool and Velasca.
The interiors are available in two finishes: Light, to highlight fabrics and colors; Dark, to enhance the tones of garments and accessories. The drawers are characterized by extensive variants with pocket emptiers, boxes or storage trays; the shelves and fronts are in wood or porcelain stoneware in the Concrete and Liquorice finishes or entirely in glass, with or without light, to highlight the contents.
NATEVO CCCUBE: Contenitori
The CCCube modular wall-mounted unit system is the perfect complement to the ideal furnishings for both the living room and the bedroom. Shelves for the day, with hinged door, with drawers or with shelf and drawer can be used individually or freely combined and offer a wide variety of uses. The monolithic and geometric aspect of the elements is illuminated by the light emitted by the LEDs in the side that supports the wall and in the slender but sturdy leg that supports it: An unmistakable aesthetic and functional detail.
Design Matteo Nunziati
With a pleasantly rounded shape, this revolving bookcase has four horizontal shelves and vertical partitions of different depths that adequately store books, vases and decorative objects. The metal and wood structure contains a column with LEDS in the center, which is also illuminated and acts as an axis of rotation. Babel has a seemingly simple but extremely sophisticated line, it is a precious object realized with special processing techniques, avant-garde constructive solutions and measures that guarantee its perfect stability.
Babele: Bookcase

ASHAA: Floor lamp
Capture the scene with the Ashaa floor lamp with a strong furnishing value. The structure, which consists of eight slender rods of curved wood, rises by incorporating and supporting a large crystal sphere in the central part. The wooden strips and the top contain LEDs that interact with the crystal to create magical and surprising lighting effects.
The lamp can be switched on with a foot switch or with Casambi: (intelligent lighting controlled by a smartphone or tablet).
Design Pinuccio Borgonovo
The Briscola chair is designed to adapt to any table and has an undulating and enveloping profile. The comfort of the seat, guaranteed by the base and backrest consisting of a single iced shell, makes it usable in any context. The rounded line, which contrasts with the sharp cuts of the coating, gives the chair a refined look, with clear references to the automotive world. The tailoring details are the rigor of the metal construction.
by Piero Lissoni
Piero Lissoni’s new family of classic-contemporary upholstered furniture, Gould, is inspired by the culture and architecture of the American 1950s. The pieces in the collection focus on ample proportions and deep seating to ensure maximum comfort.
Lissoni’s aim was to simplify the traditional idea of the sofa without sacrificing quality and performance. The collection consists of large, X-large and XX-large sofas. The structural side panels can be upholstered in a range of fabrics or finished in wood, offering a variety of materials for a more dynamic aesthetic.
by Piero Lissoni
KN04 and KN05 are new additions to Lissoni’s K-K collection. KN04 is a compact chair with a fixed, four-legged base and KN05 is a two-seater with the same base. The thin metal structure is reminiscent of an optical weightlessness and complements the larger pieces in the rest of the KN collection.
The distinguishing feature of the two new additions is the shell. Smooth and well-proportioned, the shape of KN04 and KN05 reflects the elegance of Eero Saarinen’s iconic tulip collection.
KN04 and KN05 are both contemporary and highly functional to enhance the overall design of a room without consuming too much of the floor plan. Similar to the rest of the KN collection, the new additions have a durable construction that is suitable for both contract and residential use.
by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
The Smalto collection of enameled steel tables, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, embodies purity of design and graphic simplicity. The table top creates a noticeable thickness with its curved, almost sculptural edge. Barber & Osgerby have further enhanced the visual heft of the piece with a robust support structure that provides exceptional stability, reminiscent of the Brutalist architecture of the space.
The collection includes a round and oval table, both of which are available in a range of colors and are perfect for the life of a room. On the enamel process, Barber and Osgerby said, „Enamel is a really strong material and offers a tactility that can’t be replicated by other finishes. The colors you can achieve through this process have a real depth and vibrancy. “
Briscola : the chair

KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
At the 59th Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Knoll will be presenting new designs by Piero Lissoni and Barber & Osgerby as well as rows and rows of new designs. The installation designed by OMA imitates Marcel Breuer’s original design for the Whitney Museum of American Art. Knoll also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus and presents new collections and iconic products that together emphasize the tradition of modern Knoll.
Gould Sofa

KN04 & KN05 armchair


Smalto
