Salone Satellite 2010

A flat-pack chair, an idea-generating coffee table, and more from Milan's biggest showplace for up-and-comers

Dedicated to emerging designers, Salone Satellite is the area of Milan’s furniture fair where big companies and trend researchers find the fresh stuff. My Granddaughter’s Cabinet by Lisa Hilland uses typical Swedish materials as a way to hand down the tradition of local design to younger generations. “I have chosen those materials that grow old beautifully,” Lisa told CH, “like reindeer leather and birch, oak …

Lago Divan

Modular couches by an up-and-coming Italian furniture label

Following the success of 36e8Cucina kitchen suites from 2008, Lago is previewing its new Air collection of divans at Salone Internazionale del Mobile. The seating option takes yet another step in their pursuit of “total living,” and the Padua, Italy-based brand continues to make a splash with their innovative products for every room in the home. Designed by Daniele Lago, the divan is a close …

The Invisibles

An interview with designer Tokujin Yoshioka about his current riotous installation at Kartell's Milan flagship

In the design world, Tokujin Yoshioka stands as one of the purest interpreters of shapes and materials. His experiments with small objects and wide spaces beautifully translate what we see to what we feel. In his hands the most humble materials become pure wonder, like his chair for Moroso or his plastic sofa for Driade. This year at Salone Yoshioka presents the “The Invisibles” project, …