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Milan Design Week 2008: Day One

Brian Fichtner
16 April 2008
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The clear stand out for me was the Slab Chair (above right), an addition to the product family of the same name. With a profile resembling a dancer entering a pirouette, it was one of the most dynamic pieces in his display. (See more images after the jump.)

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Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski

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Slab chair by Tom Dixon

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Milan Design Week 2008: Day One

Brian Fichtner
16 April 2008
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