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THE HOMEModernTalkingAlthough the Milan Furniture Fair was cancelled this year, furniture designbrands launched their new collections to the delight of designophiles.Here are eight must-haves.Text by Jennifer ChooPhotos courtesy of the respective brandsSofa So GoodThe launch of a Flexform sofa is always anevent and the Gregory sofa by renowneddesigner Antonio Citterio does notdisappoint. Designed with perfect elegantproportions, sophisticated constructiondetails like Flexform’s signature leatherweaving and grosgrain piping make themost of the company’s expertise and area nod to its genetic legacy. For a trulyindividual piece, a customised look canbe achieved by pairing different finishesin the metal structure, upholstery andleather weaving.Available at Flexform MalaysiaTM | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 202022
Cart BlancheThrilla in ManilaKnown for his poetic compositions and refined shapes, Germandesigner Sebastian Herkner enriches Parachilna’s conciselycurated lighting collection with the Manila pendant lamps.An unexpected combination of artisanal blown glass and aplissé textile diffuser, the design pushes the limits of materiality.A visual joy whether in its illuminated or unilluminated state,its name is not a reference to the Philippine capital but comesfrom the Spanish Mantón de Manila, a traditional silk shawlcommonly used by flamenco dancers.Giogetti’s first collaboration with the great hospitality designer,Adam D. Tihany, is appropriately his interpretation of the barcabinet. Host is a light andversatile piece that can beplaced in various locationsand comprises of a fixedelement and a trolley. Thesinuous lines that Tihanyis known for are combinedwith Giorgetti’s rigor and theresult is an exquisite objectof retro inspiration thatfurnishes with witty flair.Available at Space FurnitureMalaysia.Available at Linds FurnitureLicense to ChillGandia Blasco’s outdoor furniture is so hot, it’s cool and the Spanish company’s latestcollection by Daniel Germani makes us dream of the chicest beach getaways. NamedSolanas after a beach in Uruguay where Germani used to spend his childhood summers,the Outdoor Chill Daybed Chill is made of thermo-lacquered welded aluminium forlightness and durability. Its inviting circular form is also capacious enough for two.Available at Linds Furniture.23 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 | TM
