Aria Journal:
The home of traditional craft and pioneering industrial design, Italy’s rich tapestry of making dates back centuries, with some of the most renowned designers in furniture, lighting and interiors hailing from the Italian peninsula. We’ve hand-selected our favourite new designs including iconic sofas by Paola Navone and reinvented retro icons by Anna Castelli Ferrieri.
Kartell Hits Refresh
An emblem of Italian Industrial design since the early 1950s, Kartell continues to reinvent itself with a new collection marrying contemporary shapes with a delectable colour pallete. Refresh your outdoor space with the Hiray garden furniture collection designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba. Hiray brings together a silhouette of clean lines, with durable weatherproof materials. Crafted with welded steel in a range of colours, the collection is designed to be kept outside all year around.
Above: Hiray Outdoor Collection by Kartell
Sustainable Design
In Kartell’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the iconic Masters Chair and the A.I chair are now produced entirely with recycled thermoplastic, utilising waste material from industry. The newly launched update on the iconic A.I Chair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, features the same ergonomic seat with a more streamlined frame. Stackable for ease of storage the AI Lite chair is designed with artificial intelligence and crafted from recycled plastics.
Combining technology and creative thinking with sustainability in mind, the intention was to create a chair using the least amount of material necessary, whilst retaining optimum strength. Made from 100% recycled thermoplastic techno polymer, using waste material from production, the chair is available in a new range of colours, sitting perfectly in any contemporary dining room or office.
Above: A.I Lite Chair by Kartell
Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, the Adam Wood shelving unit is characterised by a mid-century modern aesthetic of clean lines and natural materials. A series of wooden shelves with finely curved edges are paired with integrated cupboard storage for neatly storing away all the essentials. Discover the entire collection of storage, display, desks and chairs, are crafted from sustainably sourced wood veneer.
Above: Adam Wood Shelving by Kartell
Future Classics
Originally designed by Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri in 1967, Componibili has become one of the most recognised storage units in the history of design. This retro icon has been reinvented with a revolutionary new biopolymer material, made from non-GMO agricultural waste. Now available in a brand new palette of pastel tones with a soft-touch matte finish.
Upholstery Experts: Gervasoni
Gervasoni is a family business run by its third generation at their HQ in Bergamo. They combine contemporary aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. In the early 2000s Gervasoni received international acclaim under the artistic direction of designer Paola Navone who continues to push the boundaries of contemporary design with collections including Ghost – a range of sofas and beds seamlessly dressed in white linen. Offering the ultimate comfort, the series of sofa beds, king size beds and sofas are made for luxury lounging, with plenty of space to relax and unwind. Upholstered in floor-length linen upholstery the Ghost collection has a visually lightweight aesthetic, appearing to float in mid-air, making each piece easy to combine with multiple interior styles.
Above: Ghost collection by Gervasoni
Another future classic by Gervasoni, the Samet Modular Sofa, created by Federica Biasi, embodies a flexible design philosophy. Merging adaptability with exceptional comfort, this modular sofa features a spacious seat and sleek structure made up of interconnected modules. Samet can be tailored to suit your space, thanks to its easily adjustable components, it can be expanded with extra sections as your family evolves. Choose from 11 unique configurations and a variety of fabric colours including Tierre de Lin cotton-linen blend or tactile corduroy.
Above: Samet Sofa by Gervasoni
Human-Centred Design: Saba
Headed up by founder, Amelia Pegorin, Saba sets the standard for contemporary Italian upholstery with an expert eye for craftsmanship, their sofas and armchairs are designed for modern life. Founded in 1987 in northern Italy close to Padua, Saba focuses its design research on the essence of living. Notably, it stands out as one of the few firms in its industry to be led by a female entrepreneur. With her broad vision and appreciation for materials, Pegorin has propelled the company to success through a distinctive creative vision and a human-centred approach to business practices.
The Pixel Modular Sofa can be reconfigured endlessly to meet the changing needs of an interior, with interconnecting seats that can be repositioned in multiple directions. Designed by Sergio Becigo, Pixel features a series of elements that can be placed individually as unique seats, or scaled-up to create a super-sized corner sofa. Characterised by its deep seat, Pixel has ample space to sit back and relax with an adaptable nature, its guaranteed to become part of home for generations.
Above: Pixel Modular Sofa by Saba
Tradition meets modernity: Lodes
Based in Venice, Lodes create sculptural feature lighting combining age-old techniques with the latest technology. Having recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, Lodes specialise in creating spectacular lighting installations for both contract projects and domestic interiors.
Explore statement table lamps and feature pendant lighting, fusing advanced technology with extraordinary decorative elements. New to the collection, the Oblò Pendant Light, created by Paola Navone for Lodes, embodies elegance through its flawlessly spherical shape crafted in mouth-blown glass. Its expressive design draws inspiration from the maritime realm, reminiscent of a buoy gently hovering in the air. The smooth contours, available in clear, blue or white glass, seamlessly integrate into various interior styles, whether used individually or grouped together to create a feature lighting installation.
Above: Obló by Lodes
