Milan furniture fair 2007
Day three of the Milan furniture fair took me to the fairground itself. Actually I did not went there last year and the architecture itself was surprisingly good (that’s why I’m adding a few architectural images of the fairground for the Milan furniture fair below as well). If you compare to the showrooms at town it was more business and less exercise in bringing art and design together. Mainly because the ongoing neo-surrealism trend has a majority of perpetrators among Dutch designers, and they where not simply at the fairground.
Last years trend of putting flowers at everything (with Tord Boontje in the lead) was not as dominating. In search for a historical connection antiques objects, old books etc was visible in a lot of stands. The translucency trend, both concerning cut or stamped metal and plexi was adopted by a majority of the exhibitors (at least in the contemporary halls 8 and 12). The Algue plastic element by the Bouroullec brothers had a lot of followers, and as normal you also saw look-a-like copies of both chairs, table and other pieces at the years Milan furniture fair.
The new “green” thinking that is growing rapidly in a lot of other types of businesses was as invisible at the fairground as at the showrooms in central Milan. So was ethical thinking. It is confusing but I know from my years with David Design that the furniture industry is much slower to adapt new thinking compared to other industries. The fashion industry is a good example where a lot of interesting responsible work is going on. Kartell pointed out themselves at the Milan furniture fair with guards that stopped you from taking your own pictures. As I mentioned the other day that kind of behaviour is really strange when the overall trend in business is about involving the customers and allowing them to generate their personal version of a brand. I like Kartell as a brand and maybe it is just reflecting some old style arrogant behaviour?
As with my earlier reports from the Milan furniture fair here and here, I will let my images speak for themselves. Please feel free to send a comment below if you would like to know any details about any of the images. I will come back with a special report of the Salone Satellite at the Milan furniture fair in a separate post.
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Monday 23 April 2007, 18:50
[...] The David Report recently posted some great images and a summary of events that took place in Milan at the Furniture and Design Fair. The fair brings together the disciplines of art and design-furniture where modern materials meet new-age form and function. As pointed out by David, many of this years designs embrace the characteristics of neo-surrealism and translucency, however, “Green Thinking”, environmental impact and sustainability were not key focuses. Sadly, the furniture industry on a macro level seems to be one of the slowest to adapt it’s processes towards environmentally friendly practices. Beautiful furniture should not be a guilty pleasure. [...]
Monday 23 April 2007, 23:40
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Friday 27 April 2007, 19:39
[...] off his Milan Furniture Fair tour, new Lladro creative director Jaime Hayon recently joined his Lladro team in redecorating [...]
Wednesday 2 May 2007, 16:54
Very nice. well done!
Friday 4 May 2007, 10:53
Please put comments with your photos - exhibitors or information where the designer of the object can be traced. Great blog otherwise.
Friday 4 May 2007, 10:56
Gracefulvoilet, thanks for comment. I have just not had the time to write comments on every picture. Please let me know if you need any information about any of them and I will reply asap.
Thursday 24 May 2007, 08:56
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Monday 23 July 2007, 21:49
Very interesting. It looks as if the mecca of furniture design is being led by contemporary and modern design. I am surprised at my own nostalgia for classic pieces. I would love to see some twists more towards traditional.
Monday 17 September 2007, 12:44
[...] patterns and cheesy motifs - were visible in the most directional pieces at this spring’s Milan Furniture Fair. They will surface again at this week’s London Design Festival. And cool young designers are [...]
Sunday 23 September 2007, 21:26
Oh how I would have loved to attend that show. The inspirational value alone would have been worth every pence.
Monday 5 November 2007, 05:28
lots of inspiration for architecture,thanks!
Saturday 1 December 2007, 18:09
Oh!! I’ve just seen this your Blog ,DAVID. Thanks for that. I hope you’ll up-date this fair in the next year.
I’ll keep in to get your comments and tales.
Anyway , i’d like to be there my own feet….
Wednesday 5 December 2007, 17:47
Kab, I will absolutely visit Milan Furniture fair as well next year and describe what I see and feel in words and pictures.
Friday 21 December 2007, 00:14
I was there. Saw some stuff I’d definately like to get my hands on.
Wednesday 6 February 2008, 13:34
Good..nice pictures.
Thanks!!
Saturday 1 March 2008, 13:55
Hello again , i’ve just got the good news to visit the fair this year. that’s very good for me to get anything to share with friends and colleges.
Now , i’m planning where should i start there.
Anything advisories!!
Friday 7 March 2008, 11:07
Great collection of furniture and his images
Friday 7 March 2008, 11:08
Wow what a nice chair in third image i like it very much
Friday 7 March 2008, 11:10
Nice
Very interesting. It looks as if the mecca of furniture design is being led by contemporary and modern design. I am surprised at my own nostalgia for classic pieces. I would love to see some twists more towards traditional.
Thanx and Regards
Desks
Friday 7 March 2008, 11:17
Wow
What a great poem
Oh!! I’ve just seen this your Blog ,DAVID. Thanks for that. I hope you’ll up-date this fair in the next year.
I’ll keep in to get your comments and tales.
Anyway , i’d like to be there my own feet….
Thanx and Regards
a
Thursday 20 March 2008, 02:24
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Wednesday 18 June 2008, 09:36
I like it!
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Friday 1 August 2008, 10:39
All the furnitures are very modern and stylish……….
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Wednesday 20 August 2008, 09:27
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Friday 29 August 2008, 03:16
Thanks, Interesting article and a nice site!
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Sunday 11 January 2009, 22:39
Wow, the links posted here are quite a bunch. Checking them all out.
Sunday 18 January 2009, 10:12
I am in loved with the shiny glossy designs! One day I’ll have my own infrastructure built on one of these!
Monday 27 July 2009, 09:12
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Sunday 4 October 2009, 13:48
Nice article. I love the Milan fair. I couldn’t make it to the 2007 event unfortunately, but have been to most of the others.
Monday 16 November 2009, 17:36
Great article and a nice site, Nice collection of furniture.
Tuesday 1 December 2009, 15:39
wow, gorgeous furniture! i love in particular the multicoloured chairs at the top!
The milan fairs great! nice post.
Wednesday 3 February 2010, 16:07
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Wednesday 3 February 2010, 16:11
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Wednesday 16 June 2010, 10:13
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Thursday 24 June 2010, 07:41
The Algue plastic element by the Bouroullec brothers had a lot of followers, and as normal you also saw look-a-like copies of both chairs, table and other pieces at the years Milan furniture fair.
Friday 25 June 2010, 00:13
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Saturday 26 June 2010, 15:23
First impression is the best impression. picture looks absolutely great. The information given is good. Thank you for the post.
Tuesday 29 June 2010, 06:43
I think a god but I have just been in Milan for the Milan Furniture Fair as I was asked to curate a space for the British Consulate and British Trade & Investment in the beautiful Villa Reale. It is a temporary space called The Design Embassy, created as a meeting and work place for visitors to the Milan Furniture Fair, as well as showcasing a selection of British Design products, a short film showing British Design Achievements from the past and the present, and ‘my room’.
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Tuesday 29 June 2010, 10:20
Really great impressions. Nice products. My compliment, Laura
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Sunday 11 July 2010, 15:35
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Monday 12 July 2010, 01:52
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Saturday 17 July 2010, 14:47
Really good stuff. This chic design is sure to enhance just about any office you put them in. Some look very futuristic even.
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Saturday 14 August 2010, 08:59
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Wednesday 1 September 2010, 05:48
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