2014 Salone Internazionale del Mobile

 



Les Arcs, Unopiù




Swing Me, Dedon

Most of us would need to change careers if we were prepared to overhaul our living spaces regularly in order to follow fashion, as I certainly couldn't afford to do so. Instead, I like to keep my eye on new concepts that come through as a point of interest. I'll adopt the latest designs or colour schemes if they fit into my existing style. I think my point of view on this matter has transferred over from the clothing industry, which regularly design pretty items (and in all honesty, some not so pretty items) that are coveted that simply don't suit my body shape. So I stick to picking items that fit me - not the rest of the world.

The latest fashion report comes from the 2014 Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Milan International Furniture Fair). I thought the range displayed in the June edition of Australian Home Beautiful were very interesting - buy a copy and check them all out (for example the pastel coloured stools that resemble lolly wrappers - surely this must intrigue you). The showcased images above were two of my favourites - both are outdoor pieces. I would love to purchase them, although having spent over ten years living in a subtropical climate (which is so humid in summer that your towels, once wet, will remain damp until the end of the wet season unless you have invested in a dryer) I am weary of spending too much money on outdoor furniture as it never lasts for long (unless mould is to you liking?).

Why I love the Les Arcs armchair: initially the 'rope' feature caught my eye. As did the use of grey paired with the teak base. In all honesty, the name was what sold it at the end of the day. A couple of years ago I went skiing with my partner and some friends on Les Arcs - so I suppose it carries some sentimental value to me. For some reason,  Unopiù's webpage does not work, so I copied the image from http://www.cotemaison.fr/chaine-d/deco-design/unopiu-decouvrez-la-nouvelle-collection-les-arcs_18370.html. Details regarding this chair are available on the site, but you may need to brush up on your French first.

Why I love the Swing Me suspended armchair: I initially fell in love with Dedon's nestrest some time ago (remember the image of that guy reading in that woven pod, suspended above a lake?), and now they have added the Swing Me and Swing Rest (a beautiful rotating daybed) to their product range. Their furniture is always pictured in beautiful exotic settings, and having grown up surrounded by gingers, mango trees and palms I naturally must have it. For more information, visit http://www.stylepark.com/en/dedon/swingme.     

Amount I need to save:

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