Downtown Design
redazione 21/04/2023

Moodboard - Through the Looking Glass

As in Lewis C. Carroll’s masterpiece, here nothing (or almost nothing) is what it seems. A playful but cultured spirit that brilliantly cites Surrealism, bringing a touch of irrationality into the domestic environment. Because reality is a world to be discovered

1 | Gesture by Calico Wallpaper references the revolutionary artistic approach of the Abstract Expressionists. 2 | Dalia bianca plate holder by Mariavi, made by hand in sustainable eucalyptus fiber. 3 | Super-gloss lacquer finish for the Denso Mirror by Federica Elmo, Vero International. 4 | The Mélancolie rug by Sam Baron for Nodus is made for outdoor areas, in treated polyester resistant to UV rays. 5 | The new, colorful Mickey chair created by India Mahdavi for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. 6 | The bookcase is part of the Sculpted Series by Gufram and Snarkitecture, the New York design studio founded by Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen. 7 | Window Lamp is the new lighting project by Marcantonio for Seletti. 8 | Like a big woven ball of yarn: the Knitty Lounge Chair by Nika Zupanc for Moooi. 9 | The chimp in white biscuit porcelain with gold teeth and details in Swarovski crystal is called CRA$Y and has been designed by Marcantonio, in the “Jungle Mood” collection by Villari. 10 | Aquarel Low Table by Patrcia Urqiola for Budri, with a top in Iranian White Onyx tinted with shades of green, pink and peach. 11 | The Tito chair by Draga & Aurel has monumental forms clad with unexpected use of colors in the custom covering.

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