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RE-RELEASES: OLD IS THE NEW ‘NEW’
And while everyone is searching for the new, I was
dazzled by the old. Some of the best ‘new’ stories
from Milan were anything but. Re-releases of classics
from several world-famous designers were some of my
favourites pieces from the fair.
Finn Juhl was the grandfather of the modern movement
and his pieces should be available in today’s design
landscape - not only via the antique market. Danish
furniture manufacturer Onecollection’s relaunch of his
France Chair helps tell the little-known story of how a
British pioneer, C.W.France helped launched the worldwide phenomenon that is Danish modern.
Agapecasa exhibited the Angelo Mangiarotti collection, a
selection of ‘evergreen classics’ from the great architect.
One of the leading exponents of the Modern Movement,
Mangiarotti’s work seemingly defies the bounds of physics,
taking design into the realms of sculpture and beyond.
limited editions
One of the most modern of
manufacturing houses, Molteni,
showcased several pieces from
design legends that have influenced
and formed their own history.
Pieces by Gio Ponti sat alongside
the newest creations from newly
appointed Design Director Vincent
van Duysen .
Milan 2016 proved to me that there
is always a place for new design,
but not at the expense of the best
designs that have ever been.
Clockwise from top left: France armchair by Finn Juhl;
Eccentrico Table by Angelo Mangiarotti for Agapecasa;
Table/Bench by Finn Juhl; Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl;
Shelves by Yasuhiko Itoh for Molteni & C; Pelican
Armchair by Finn Juhl; Sideboard by Finn Juhl