Milan Furniture Fair 2009 Day 2

Articles

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  Milan 2010 in Color

  If Milan 2010 were introduced as a new Crayola color, some might argue that "Ash Cloud Grey" would be the most appropriate shade. Air travel through northern Europe at the tail end of…

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  Sneak Peek: Milan Furniture Fair '11

  Next week, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (also known as the Milan Furniture Fair) kicks off it in Italy's design capital, Milan. Celebrating its 50th year, the fair promises to best itself…

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  Stockholm Furniture Fair 2010

  Every February, the very best new Nordic furniture designs debut at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and the Northern Light Fair. The two events are held together in the 630,000-square-foot Stockholm…

Products

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  Welcome to the Jungle Furniture

  This set of furniture is very playful when it comes to color and concept. Each piece has its own name and animal representation. They can be used as chairs, tables, shelves or anything you want…

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  Emu Pattern Seating

  Spill on it. Stack it. Leave it out in the rain. This hexagonally embellished seat is made from a single piece of steel designed to effortlessly weather whatever elements your backyard has to offer.

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  100% AL Table

  Simple sawhorse table, you say? Not so. The top of this table - a mixture of virgin and recycled aluminum - presses directly into place atop its trestle base with no need for nails or screws. The…

Dwell Collections

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  Milan Furniture Fair 2009

  Dwell editors Sam Grawe and Jordan Kushins are on the ground in Milan reporting on the 2009 Salone del Mobile. They'll be sharing highlights as they go. Here Jordan shares a photographic glimpse of…

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  Milan Furniture Fair 2009 Day 3

  Day three of non-stop design action at the Milan Furniture Fair delivered another great slideshow of new furniture and lighting.

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  Milan 2009: Sofas

  Earlier this year, Dwell editors traveled to the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan and came back with their lists and pics of the best new designs from around the world. Here are their…

Videos

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  Coming Home

  Famed photographer Bruce Weber branches out into the world of video with this fun-filled romp for Dedon's new outdoor collection.

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  Reclaimed Design from the LA Times at Dwell on Design 2009

  The Los Angeles Times' booth at Dwell on Dedsign—dedicated to reclaimed objects—is an esoteric assemblage of art pieces and re-purposed furniture.

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  coolcapitals Day Two Contest Winner at Dwell on Design 2009

  Matthew Manos, day two winner of the Dwell on Design coolcapitals bag design contest discusses his thought process and inspiration behind his entry.

Tips

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  Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty

  Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see inside. Look for something that’s comfortable for lounging or sitting outside. It needs to withstand the…

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  Tiny Modernists Need Tiny Furniture

  It’s really important to have furniture that is scaled to children-size. Definitely get tables and chairs that fit the kids.

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  Look for Patio Furniture that Aready Has a Patina

  It will blend in better with the surroundings. I’d rather have something organic in my backyard that have something shiny and artificial looking.

Events

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  I Saloni Milano

  I SALONI MILANO IN NEW YORK will launch with the grand opening of Italian Design Street Walking—a 6-week program of exhibitions, events and special promotions at 20 of the best Italian…

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  Ambiente Design Fair 2011

  With over 4,300 exhibitors Ambiente 2011 is the largest consumer goods trade fair in the world, offering a complete spectrum of individuals, decision makers, themes, products and concepts from…

• Art and Design Book Fair

  Hundreds of new and gently used books on interior design and architecture will be on sale at reduced prices (Students and faculty with valid ID will receive a discount). Highlights include a set of…