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Tonelli Designer Focus – Isao Hosoe
Isao Hosoe began his collaboration with Tonelli in the late 1980′s and continues to create furniture designs that encapsulate a simple beauty in both form and function. His style is typical of Tonelli products, using the glass bonding technique to produce beautiful designs that enrich the environment without being overly invasive. To date he has won a number of international prizes with his designs in the fields of transport, office furniture, product design, telecommunications, electronic and household furnishing. He has had a number of personal and collective exhibitions both in Italy and abroad, he is a lecturer in Design at many Italian institutions including Milan’s Polytechnic. His iconic designs sum up Tonelli perfectly, understated yet…
Tonelli Designer Focus – Karim Rashid
Karim Rashid is well known in the world of design, in particular for his work in furniture and fashion. He has won many awards and had his designs exhibited in art museums all around the world. His designs always seem to convey a sense of quirkiness and fun, he has made it his mission to ‘beautify’ our environments. Rashid believes that design enriches our lives, ‘poetically, aesthetically, experientially, sensorially, and emotionally’. Tonelli and Karim Rashid first joined forces in 2005 with TV unit Plasmatic and the Lotus bookcase, showcasing cool and stylish designs through technologically advanced glass production. The latest offering from Rashid and Tonelli is Splash (below, left), a coffee table available in 2 sizes made entirely…
Joliet Side Table from Tonelli
A stylish new side table from Tonelli, Joliet shares much of the same qualities as the Miles and Miles XT dining tables. The strong, bold design of the asymmetrical metal frame is complimented by a simple glass top, fixed discreetly to the underside of the frame so that it appears to float. Joliet really is one of a kind as a side table and we think it will compliment the Plinsky coffee table, also by Tonelli, which has a similar frame and is available in the same finishes. Available now, for finishes and price options click here
Tonelli Products in Extra Clear Glass
Tonelli have re-released the majority of their catalogue in extra clear glass, giving classics such as Bacco and Fratina Due a new lease of life. Extra Clear Glass has some of the crystals removed so that less light is refracted through the glass, giving a purer appearance, especially on thick glass. The result for these Tonelli products is a rejuvenation. Some look like brand new additions. We have uploaded new pictures from Tonelli onto the product pages so that you can see the difference when choosing which type of glass best suits you needs. For a quick look at what we mean follow the links below… Farniente Farniente Tondo Farneinte Alto Fratina Due Unity Bacco
Splash by Karim Rashid for Tonelli
Karim Rashid continues his highly successful relationship with Tonelli in their latest collaboration Splash. A coffee table available in 2 sizes, Splash has a 20mm thick glass top with an irregluar, fun shape. The legs are also made from glass and act as magazine holders. A clever design and a whole new way of looking at the function of the coffee table, this product is eye-catching and sure to make a splash! For size and price details click here
Miles XT
Designed by Giulio Mancini in 2007, Miles soon became one of Tonelli’s most popular dining tables. Now, 4 years later, they have released an extending version that gives the design a whole new lease of life and enables it to be adapted to a greater number of spaces and situations. Miles XT features a wider frame than on the original to accomodate the extension and mechanism. A central extension leaf allows the table to be extended beyond the confines of the frame. It is interesting to see how the small tweaks to the original design have allowed this table to evolve from the original. First revealed at the International Furniture Exhibition of Milan in April 2011, Miles XT…
Luz de Luna from Tonelli
Design by G.T Garattoni Undoubtedly the star attraction on the Tonelli stand at the Milan International Furniture Exhibition this year, Luz de Luna is a truly unique dining table. This table is a visual feast, the glass top has a beautiful 3 dimensional wave effect on the underside, the process used is a Tonelli secret and the effect is stunning. The twisted steel legs add another wow-factor to this table. Available to buy now, click here for size and price details.
Lambda Table from Sovet
Lambda by Sovet is a collection of new dining tables shown at this year’s Milan Furniture Fair that showcase an innovative new material called Cristalplant. This material is used to make the table bases, and has a number of desirable qualities. Cristalplant is made from mostly natural materials, but also has a small percentage of polymers added to give it some plastic like qualities. As a result it is non-toxic, recycleable, fire and weather resistant, and has a nice finish that is smooth to the touch…it can even withstand cigarette burns! The Cristalplant is moulded into a wavy zig-zag and support a glass table top which is available in square, round or elliptical as Lambda. Lambda…
Raviolo by Ron Arad for Magis
A brilliant piece of design by Ron Arad and produced by Magis. Raviolo is an organic design made from rotational moulded polyethylene of which the surface has small ridges. The shape is very sinuous and flowing, the chair has a very natural feel to it. Available in a wide range of strong colours, suitable for outdoor use. Available from June 2011, order now here
Blitz Chair from Pedrali
Blitz was the new chair at this years Milan fair that really caught our eye. A great mix of practicality and funky design, the seat has a textured finish and the legs taper gently towards the floor. The variety of colours gives this chair a wide range of identities, chose from subtle opaque colours for a touch of class or bright and zany transparent colours to make a real statement. Shipped in boxes of 4 of the same colour, if you require smaller quantities or would like to mix colours please call for prices and availability. Available to pre-order now, chairs will be shipped in June
Plus Air by Pedrali
Plus Air is a family of durable seating solutions from Pedrali, designed by Alessandro Busana. Plus Air Sofa and Plus Air Lounge are additions to the family originally started by the introduction of Plus, a dining chair of similar design. Ideal for use as outdoor furniture or in any contract environment, Plus Air offers a great balance between cool design and practical usage.
Serif Stool from Pedrali
Designed by Odorado Fioravanti the Serif Stool is an instantly recognisable counter stool with an interesting shape. The inspiration behind this design is the Times Roman Numeral font. Serif is therefore a hybrid of a letter and a small 3 dimensional column, which cannot be categorised as one specific architectural style, it exists by blending the old and the new. Serif is made in polyethylene using a rotomoulding technique. This creates a stool that is weatherproof, tough and durable, as well as possessing elegance and a strong presence. Available now! (click here)
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Perfect console tables for completing the decorative touch in a hallway or living room
