Molteni&C presents its first outdoor furniture collection
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For its inaugural outdoor collection, Molteni&C’s resourceful director Vincent Van Duysen offers furniture that is both visually expressive and remarkably purposeful, bringing the brand’s signature attributes of model and craftsmanship to exterior environments. Curating authentic models by Foster + Companions and Ron Gilad, and rediscovering archive pieces from Gio Ponti and Luca Meda, Van Duysen delved into the wealthy custom of Italian design for inspiration, the assortment defined by a perception of savoir-faire and a respect for heritage.
‘I pursued the plan of softness and wellbeing, of natural playfulness in an architectural vision of the furniture,’ describes Van Duysen. ‘I was inspired by modernism to remember the concept of permeability and transparency amongst indoor and outdoor spaces. That personal link with gentle and mother nature.’
Molteni&C Out of doors Collection
Molteni&C’s outdoor assortment encompasses several ideas that exist in a singular, organic and natural vision. The Landmark Selection functions a reissue of famed designer Luca Meda’s basic ‘Palinfrasca’ sofa. Vincent Van Duysen’s Timeout Assortment comprises out of doors necessities that reference the sleek forms of modernist architecture, whilst the Heritage Selection capabilities a revival of two of Gio Ponti’s most beloved armchairs.
‘Palinfrasca’ seating and ‘Regent’ aspect table by Vincent Van Duysen
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Tying the collections jointly are new rugs by Van Duysen, Nicola Gallizia and Marta Ferri, outlined by refined patterns, loaded materials and warm tones.
And at last, there are two exceptional standalone items from Foster + Associates and Ron Gilad, whilst Marta Ferri also edited a subtle unique outdoor textile selection.
‘D.150.5’ chaise by Gio Ponti and ‘Regent’ table by Vincent Van Duysen
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The narrative is a dialogue between resources. The Landmark Collection’s luxurious use of solid teak complements the powerful metallic profiles of the Timeout Collection.
‘D.154.2’ armchair by Gio Ponti and ‘Panna Cotta’ desk by Ron Gilad
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Meanwhile, the cement finish of Foster + Partners’ parabolic-shaped ‘Arc’ robustly contrasts the perforated iron top and lava-stone base of Ron Gilad’s ‘Panna Cotta’ desk. Woven motifs wend their way in the course of the assortment the Timeout Collection’s interlaced polypropylene rope particulars and the ‘Palinfrasca’ sofa’s banded woven backrest, manufactured of teak or EVA polyurethane, are motivated by traditional basket earning.
An outside kitchen
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The assortment is concluded by an outdoor kitchen area, also created by Van Duysen. ‘Conviviality and sophistication are the keywords and phrases I required to attribute to this out of doors kitchen,’ suggests the artistic director. ‘[It’s] furniture with a basic yet structured experience, the place operation and sophistication coexist to produce modern day style.’ The Helios outside kitchen brings together Italian craftsmanship with innovative, outside engineering and exterior-helpful finishes. Its clean up, arduous traces and discreetly monolithic influence allow it to be combined with the two the resources and finishes of the Landmark and Timeout Collections.
A large array of textures – from a product that resembles normal stone to ceramic and steel – permit for intensive customisation, creating it suited for various variations and environments. Colors coordinate with the outside ranges’ sturdy palette of components. Organic and natural tones these kinds of as rust, desert yellow, earth brown, olive environmentally friendly, and anthracite mean items from disparate collections live conveniently with each other.
All-natural resources and timeless appeal
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With Molteni&C maintaining a steadfast motivation to sustainability, the household furniture in the assortment is predominantly mono-material and sourced from licensed supply chains. Sections are replaceable and upholstery is recyclable. The vitreous inserts of the Etna lava stone, employed for the oven-baked enamelling of the surfaces, occur from the crushing of recycled glass from Television set and Pc monitors.
‘The engineering is cutting-edge but concealed, the materials are natural and timeless,’ says Van Duysen. ‘Characteristics that are intrinsic to the manufacturer identity: the very careful craftsmanship of the creation, the sophistication of the information, and the attractiveness of the particular person objects that encapsulates the lessons of the excellent architects and designers it has interpreted. The new out of doors proposal exhibits a graphic existence and a sense of timelessness inherent in the Molteni&C brand name DNA.’
‘Arc’ desk by Foster + Partners, ‘Green Point’ chair, by Vincent Van Duysen, and ‘Palma’ rug by Nicola Gallizia
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Molteni&C’s inaugural outside assortment is now obtainable to look at at its immersive London showroom on Brompton Road. Visitors can encounter the household furniture parts and see how technology and style, tradition and non-conformity, good quality and excellent design and style perform together to develop the aspects of actually complex design and style.
Molteni&C London flagship keep, 245-249 Brompton Rd, London SW3 2EP
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‘Palinfrasca’ couch and ‘Golden Gate’ table by Vincent Van Duysen. ‘Panna Cotta’ side table by Ron Gilad
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‘Guell’ loungers and ‘Boulonge’ baskets by Vincent Van Duysen
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