MILAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR

The 44th Salone Internazionale del Mobile
in Milan, Italy, once again places Italian
furniture at the forefront of design


TEXT Heather L. Schreckengast

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SALONE_A

top: The “Mandarino” chair by Pierluigi Cerri for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna features oversized wheels that make it easy to move — perfect for the outdoors. www.thonet-vienna.com

SALONE_B

above: Cappellini’s “Cloud” bookcase is funky and functional. 305/448-7367; www.themagazine.info

SALONE_C

above: Gufram, which is part of the Poltrona Frau family, pays tribute to Andy Warhol with the “Bocca” sofa, whose giant lips are covered in elasticized fabric. www.gufram.com

SALONE_D

Marc Newson’s limited-edition “Felt” chair is lacquered white with colorful airbrush motifs. Cappellini released 99 pieces of this version. 305/448-7367; www.themagazine.info

SALONE_E

Luc Ramael designed these sleek “Equilibre” floor lamps for Italian lighting company Prandina. Made of painted fiberglass, they provide ambiant indirect light. Jolo Enterprises, 954/927-3122; www.themagazine.info

SALONE_F

nature makes its mark
at this year’s show
with organic materials, subtle, neutral hues
and warm woods.