News 2013 – All by design

All by design. There is uncertainty about the direction that B&B Italy has given to his collection 2013: design is the protagonist. Are proposals that involve all areas domestic: the living area, the sleeping area, l’outdoor. An amplitude of 360 °, which reaffirms the vocation company to identify needs and behaviors that seek answer in the domestic.

The dialogue with its designers of choice, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, is now marked by a loyalty that allows insights constant and frequent exchanges creative. With other authors,
Gabriele and Oscar Buratti, Paolo Piva, Edward Barber Jay Osgerby e, atelier oi, that in the recent past have worked with B&B Italy, the 2013 marks a new stage in a process that looks to the future.

NIGHT AREA
The most significant novelty have been developed in the sleeping area, with a new system of cabinets and a collection of four beds.

BACKSTAGE by Antonio Citterio
It 'a cabinet system that has the ambition to entirely rethink the issue of containment, the distribution of the interior spaces and the relationship bedroom / closet. Without hesitation, we can say that the solutions reached exceed the existing typologies, bring a new look on a theme already widely explored and are rich in detail sophisticated.

The innovative element, amending use and perception of the traditional containment system, is the leaf falling of large size. Borrowed from contemporary architectural language that sees in a surface-to-ceiling door that disappears into the wall that houses and, when it is open, is able to create large and continuous communications between the spaces, Backstage of the door allows you to "enter" in the closet, making it fully accessible, up to assimilate to a walk-in closet.

Conceived in three widths (cm 75,5, cm 87,5, cm 100) the door opens with a movement that is partially re-enter and offers both the elegance of the important dimensions, both the opportunity to also be placed in spaces not excessively deep. The new scan of the facade causes, where before you had to open four doors to have available the contents of a closet cm wide 150/175/200, today with the opening of only two interior doors opens and becomes easily workable.

The interior space is due to the reallocation mechanism falling, with exploitation and rationalization of the entire area with shelves, Porta laugh abiti, chest of drawers (which can be placed on the floor storage trays) and grill for shirts. You add the equipment placed on the leaf: tanks rack, mirror, rastrelliera portacravatte, portacinture and jewelery boxes.

Low-consumption LED luminaires, that light up with the opening of the doors, are placed on the shelves, at the base and on the ceiling: a scenic presence that has the function to increase the visibility of all the zones. The wood finishes, leather and metal and details of how to define a refined product Backstage, reserved for the discerning guest who appreciates the high quality. The doors are provided for wood sucupira, or lacquered finish with silky (or after the satin lacquer) or fabric melamined.

The interior features leather shelves and trays, drawers painted bronzed nickel, surfaces of the leather structure melamine or melamine sucupira. An important detail is represented by the handles, placed on the front so as to fit together. There are two variations to choose, l’una sporgente, the other reentrant, in both skin ( dark brown or colonial) or nickel-bronze.

Two depths of the system: cm 65 and cm 85. If you want to get a tailor-made solution, is possible to provide a compartment closed by a traditional, positioned at one of the two ends.

All features and equipment of the cabinets are transferable Backstage in creating closet, which can be fitted inside them also of a completely closed volume for storing the heads fuoristagione.

BED PAPILIO by Naoto Fukasawa

The shape of the homonymous famous armchair, with whom he debuted a large family of sessions, now becomes head of the bed. Slightly reduced the taper that characterizes, recovery in the mainstream. Its strength remains unchanged: expresses simplicity and aesthetics resolved with harshness of signs. The mattress is almost flush with the perimeter confirms these characteristics.

LETTO HUSK di Patricia Urquiola

Research on softness and comfort is the same from which came the now famous chair with which he originated the series. Soft and geometric, simple and complex, especially welcoming: a head strongly characterized, in un’unica misura (cm 230), punctuated by the play of seams, welcomes the boxspring.

Il Tavolino HUSK, to use at the bedside ( but not only), has support in die on which rests a tray with new copper finish.
BED ERIK by Antonio Citterio

It has the authority of leather beds that exude elegance even in the presence of a minimal design. The tested (hanging on the wall at different heights) consists of two panels, of which the upper one has a slight inclination and brings a decorative element that dissolves the essential. It 'a circular embroidery lace repeated four times, variations in the color of dye or contrast, which is accompanied by a stitch sewing rides along the upper perimeter of the cylinder head. They are decorations that reflect the tradition that once made famous for Cantu lace handmade, when "bisetta" was the name of the dialect lace echoed by Erik.

BED ALYS by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti

A sheet of leather "pinched" in two places at the base: This gives rise to the trend and the natural inclination of the head of Alys. The Tumblers come back to deal with a material that had already dealt with the chair Doyl when they explored the theme of the padded leather made more comfortable than the traditional.

Alys To draw a head shaped cozy and protective, the effective use of shapes that goes with perimeters particularly reduced in thickness, marked by a seam that
along. The floor of the bed can be suspended from the ground at two different heights, thanks to two sets of legs included (h. 5cm to 15cm). The base is deliberately low to suggest an effect of suspension and
Fantastic location, floating mattress.

SERVICE ELEMENT NUT Studio Kairos
New elements of service to the sleeping area, characterized by facades contrasting solid portions divided drawers and blank portions with open shelves. The alternation can be emphasized by the contrasting color satin and polished. The lower depth than other household items allows use as a nightstand next to the bed.
Mattresses

It is worth dwelling on the completeness of that B&B Italy dedicated to the sleeping area. The choice of mattresses favored extraordinary quality and high level of comfort. The beds carry the traditional orthopedic mattresses with height 20cm, as well as new with height 30cm. These last in the two variants with a top layer in water gel, highly breathable and environmentally friendly, or with pocket springs (that is enclosed in cotton bags) that adapt to even slight movements of the body.

Read, therefore, not only the expression of an accurate design and formally interesting but also super comfortable, ergonomically equipped to ensure a healthy sleep.

 

LIVING AREA

Pouf HIVE di studio Oi

A project that looks at the piece of furniture with particular grace and poetry, an object which had a vocation accessory reveals a remarkable complexity and identifies a very original solution. A pouf per sedersi, accompanied by smaller tables that are beside: a flower and its leaves. It has a green vocation because it arises from the assembly of small petals skin, cuttings processing. The ottoman hexagonal, has a base in chromed tubular steel uprights with black leather trim, while the small tables with which it is composed are born from a folded sheet of metal painted matt nickel-plated bronze. Shiny and not, three-dimensionality and linearity, dexterity and geometry: atelier oï has accustomed us to a seeming simplicity.

TABLE TOBI-ISHI of Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

Numerous reports by the critics and the media who have rated it with great interest and awarded. Today, the table-Tobi Ishi reveals a new identity after being presented before concrete, then in London and New York in two contrasting marbles, Carrara bianco e nero Marquinia. Here is lacquered in two colors of very different: in Candy Red decidedly lively and Smoke Blue, more quiet and thoughtful. Changeable in its various finishes, Tobi-Ishi reaffirms the lacquer almost mirrored his source of inspiration Eastern. Forms appear softer, the key turned on makes eccentric, the blue sophisticated, without compromising its iconic character.

TABLE THE TABLE Monica Armani
Tables of different sizes, dal pure design and rigorous, approach the new plans in natural oak, gray,
black and fumigated structure in chromed steel. Plans remain in back-painted glass extra light
white or marble STATUARIETTO. The formal simplicity, the attention to detail and the different proposals
of finishes, these pieces are flexible to use and suitable for many different environments.
ELEMENTS OF SERVICE AREA by Paolo Piva
Accompanies the return of Andy and enriches the conversation area with the dual role of presenting low table and sitting. A portion is made with soft to sit graphic spirit with the support surface and the void volumes: a project that summarizes formal simplicity and multiplicity of functions.

The structure is in chromed metal, or black chrome plated bronze; plans are satin and polished.
SOFA ANDY '13 by Paolo Piva

After ten years of his appearance, the sofa Andy, become a classic in the years 2000, welcomes new measures that do not affect his willingness to turn from sofa to chaise-longue. Now the depths are four, variables for the backrest angle and for the advancement of the sessions. In terms of its aesthetic aspect is softer and the modified base with a tubular polished chrome or black chrome. The complete a new terminal element that makes it more ductile. It 'important to note that the formal characteristics (advance + sitting flat) Andy '13 turns into a confortable bed with a depth of 100cm, which today is done by simply pushing the back. If it is turbulent in the session, depth becomes well-117cm. Additional comfort features are derived from new pillows with a rear roller that acts as a back support and headrest.

 

GRANDE PAPILIO ABACA said Naoto Fukasawa

Became an icon due to its design and sculptural organic, the Grande Papilio armchair comes in a completely new. L’intreccio naturale in abaca, for both fixed or swivel seat for the ottoman, helps to focus on the details, even the least perceptible, and to emphasize the balance of forms from the sinuous curves of the back to the slight taper of the structure.

 

OUTDOOR

SEATING MYRTLE by Antonio Citterio

Birth of a classic: with this cue debuts the new outdoor collection that expresses the elegance stable and recognizable by its author. A cot with manually adjustable backrest and a folding chair are the beginning of a series, intended to enrich, that combines network and metal. The first develops from a bridge in cast aluminum: where a sign count the proportions and thicknesses. In replacement of the wheels has two small rollers discrete, allowing the sliding, placed on one of the two crosspieces.

The folding chair revises the vocabulary of classical type as a director, with fine detail. Two colors, white and dove gray, both for the network and for metal parts. For furniture with single color or contrasting profiles.

SEDUTE PAPILIO OUTDOOR di Naoto Fukasawa

Entrance into the outdoor collection of family Papilio by Naoto Fukasawa that keeps the plasticity of the indoor version, but with a lighter thanks to the materials.

Grande Papilio, Small and Mini Papilio Papilio, all three dimensions recur with that character that identifies and single material with woven polyethylene anthracite that adapts perfectly to the characteristics forms. The ottoman follows, of course, Grande Papilio interweaving polyethylene.

SEDUTE CANASTA ’13 di Patricia Urquiola

Canasta '13 wears a new yarn polyethylene dove gray melange with a fine texture with a natural, which makes it lighter, transparent and light thanks to a weave that facilitates the passage of light. New fabrics for sofas, armchairs, chairs, accompanied by tables, in harmony with the new shades.

TAVOLINO AWA di Naoto Fukasawa e TAVOLO LINK di Jakob Wagner

The table Awa, disegnato da Naoto Fukasawa, and the dining table links which bears the signature of Jakob Wagner, extend outside their use thanks to a new formulation of Cristalplant ®.

MAXALTO

Beauty is not a matter of time, is quite a common thread that binds experiences that happen at different times and distant places. This is confirmed by the philosophy of Maxalto Collection, coordinated by Antonio Citterio, that since its debut takes a look at the past without any rhetoric, on the contrary, capable of a very contemporary design approach. The stylistic consistency is its distinctive, thanks to which the inclusion of new songs in harmony with those already present and expands the range of choices.

It 's the case of the new chair Fulgens, who has the vocation of the piece, able to stay close to a traditional sofa or, on the contrary, to one of the latest generation. In one measure and one finishing, lacquer "shellac" in black, has qualities that express excellent craftsmanship. Stylistically evokes the classic Thonet not without quotes Eastern, confirmed by the silky touch of wood. The shell sedutaschienale, externally lacquered like structure, is internally upholstered or leather or fabric.

It belongs to the family Phoebus wing chair with armrest, headrest and ottoman that welcomes those who want a moment of pure relaxation. Complete a series of sessions already rich in alternatives, with high backs and low, more or less enveloping.

Even in this new type finds the hallmark of needlework, and the finish of the legs occurs in both single-material variant which cased chrome plated or painted bronze.

The tables Recipio and Pathos arise mainly with the function of supporting the beds, but they have a versatility that makes them happily placeable in different areas of the house.

Complements Recipio are distinguished by a trestle structure on which rest lacquered tops shaped like a tray.

For tables Pathos, instead, recovery is the characteristic structure with X-junction with floors in different materials such as copper, reserved to that located at the bottom.

The news about the materials recorded the introduction of copper, metal traces; wood Sucupira, among the woods; the Verde Guatemala, between the marbles.

If expands, also, the range of fabrics for the upholstery with new plots and new colors.

 

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