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ARTEMIDE RELAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Cube Gallery , authorised importer and distributor of Artemide , recently reintroduced the lighting brand to South Africa . Artemide was founded in Italy in 1960 by Ernesto Gismondi . Since then its lighting designs have won numerous awards over the years , such as the Compasso d ’ Oro Award , the Red Dot Design Award and the
IF Product Design Award . Many Artemide lighting designs are exhibited in museums of modern art and design collections around the world . “ Designing light is not just about designing a form , but also addressing technical and performance related issues , always with a close focus on man , his existential needs , his wellbeing ,” says architect , Carlotta
de Bevilacqua , Vice President , Artemide . “ At Artemide , technological research always goes hand in hand with a human vision and an ethical and social approach .” The relaunch oficially opens the 400m 2 showroom dedicated to Artemide , exclusively designed for Cube by Artemide in Italy . In addition , the entire gallery space will present an even wider range of Artemide ’ s unique design pieces , as well as Artemide lighting introduced at Euroluce in Milan earlier this year . www . cubegallery . co . za
VENEERS FOR VIBRANT WOOD LOOK PATTERNS
Tabu veneers ’ decorative dyed and reconstituted ranges add Italian flair and craftsmanship to local walls and furnishings . A fashionable , and affordable , alternative to solid wood pieces , Tabu veneers are pre-dyed in a range of contemporary shades for uniquely exciting design possibilities . The structures , patterns and shades of their extensive range of dyed natural and multilaminar woods ( MW ) combine the classical beauty of traditional timber with saturated colour and expert craftsmanship .
Tabu ’ s latest 2016 Collection comprises four ranges of pre-finished contemporary designs – Graffiti , Pregiati , Fiammati and Rigati - in convenient 1,260 x 3,060mm sheets . These stunning collections offer the latest geometric and organic designs expertly lasercut , assembled and fleece-backed with FSC-certified non-woven tissue . Made from natural wood species including Oak , Eucalyptus , Figured Sycamore , Bird ’ s Eye Maple and Birch , these ready-made sheets have been skilfully transformed from raw material with natural flaws and differences into consistently similar patterns to ensure uniformity throughout .
Veneer is ideal for wall panelling and interiors with an organic theme , offering an authentic alternative to wallpapers that can also be applied to furniture and fixtures such as boardroom tables . The sheets are applied to boards or panels in either book-match , slip-match or random directions , ensuring consistent pattern repeats in stripes , crowns or flame patterns with either longitudinal or horizontal orientations . More exotic or rare species such as Birds Eye Maple , Frise and Burl ’ s can be used for statement pieces and added exclusivity .
To obtain Tabu samples or prices , call Puzzle Agencies on 011 682 2438 / 083 458 2160 or visit www . tabu . it
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