At Milan's annual design fair, a number of creative inventions were on display.
June 2018 Product Briefs: Products at Salone del Mobile
Harbor Sofa
A two-seater is the latest extension of the Naoto Fukasawa–designed Harbor collection for B&B Italia. It features a zipper in back for easy slipcover removal, which also serves as a striking detail.
Helios
Rising Nigerian-American designer Ini Archibong created this family of marble-topped tables with glazed ceramic bases for London furniture manufacturer Sé. Available in 8", 13", and 20" heights, they’re part of the Below the Heavens collection, which also includes seating and lighting.
1 Inch Reclaimed
This year, Jasper Morrison extended Emeco’s classic stackable family of chairs to a version that is 15% waste wood fiber and 75% post-consumer polypropylene.
Diarama Mix
Ceramic tile maker Mutina collaborated with acclaimed industrial designer Hella Jongerius on Diarama Mix, which offers a random combination of colored glazes on a single porcelain clay body.
I-table
A work/dining table that incorporates an induction cooking element under its glass top stands out among Kartell’s latest offerings. Designed by Piero Lissoni, the I-table comes in black or white.
Rainmoon
Dornbracht’s Rainmoon showerhead combines minimalist design, atmospheric lighting, and variable spray settings to evoke the experience of a soothing moonlit shower.
Combine
Boffi’s Combine by Piero Lissoni offers reconfigurable modules that can be linear, angular, or zigzag in layout. Provided in a wide variety of sizes, separate blocks containing cooking, washing, and food-preparation stations can be specified alongside tables on casters for compact and extension dining setups.
