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XTRA brings the iconic Porro brand to Singapore

XTRA brings the iconic Porro brand to Singapore

Porro’s collection of day and night systems furniture reignites home fascination through a unique furnishing philosophy and a legacy of excellence and craftsmanship.

Imagination without constraint: Casa de Zanotta teaches us a thing or two about retail

Imagination without constraint: Casa de Zanotta teaches us a thing or two about retail

Inspired by a forest of stone, and created as a place to showcase the iconic Italian furniture brand Zanotta, this retail space is unconstrained in its vision of what a new-age shopping experience should be.

Design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli

Design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli

With heavy hearts, the Fanuli family and design community bids farewell to Giuseppe and Maria Fanuli, the esteemed founders of Fanuli Furniture.

Back in Australia by popular demand: The update from MDF Italia’s Frederik Billiau

Back in Australia by popular demand: The update from MDF Italia’s Frederik Billiau

MDF Italia is now on the floor and displayed to best advantage at Bachli — and every product is an example of beautiful minimal design at its best. Jan Henderson speaks with MDF Italia’s CEO, Frederik Billau.

From the archives: 8 fresh iterations of Acerbis furniture

From the archives: 8 fresh iterations of Acerbis furniture

Francesco Meda and David Lopez Quincoces invigorate the future of design at Acerbis through the Remasters collection.

Cappellini: The latest addition to the XTRA catalogue

Cappellini: The latest addition to the XTRA catalogue

Available now at XTRA, Cappellini’s range of modern Italian furniture, lighting and accessories is characterised by experimentation and the exploration of new ways of living.

The Cassina LC4 chaise longue à reglage continu charms design lovers well into the new century

The Cassina LC4 chaise longue à reglage continu charms design lovers well into the new century

The design icon tells a story of gumption and staying power that continues to unfold.

4 stylish Italian furniture pieces to covet

4 stylish Italian furniture pieces to covet

Unsurpassed branding, versatility, classic aesthetics, and iconicity. Who can resist Italian furniture? Arflex’s 2021 collection gave us four new reasons to keep the love affair going.

How Pedrali used Supersalone 2021 to make a timely statement in timeless style

How Pedrali used Supersalone 2021 to make a timely statement in timeless style

Packing an endearing showcase of enduring design into a linear exhibition space at Supersalone 2021, Pedrali conveys a timely statement in timeless style.

Leon’s Place: A hidden oasis in the heart of the Eternal City

Leon’s Place: A hidden oasis in the heart of the Eternal City

A magical, boutique hotel by Planetaria Hotels, Leon’s Place is an enchanting symphony of beautiful design both old and new.

Antonio Citterio’s latest creations for Flexform is a study in refined elegance

Antonio Citterio’s latest creations for Flexform is a study in refined elegance

Time and again, Antonio Citterio’s designs have demonstrated that they are way ahead of time. His newest furniture designs for Flexform are a testament to his foresight and decades of experience.

8 design pieces that marry innovation with tradition

8 design pieces that marry innovation with tradition

Lema’s portfolio of living, dining, and storage collections make great additions to residential, workplace and hospitality projects.