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Unexpected Reflections

20 December 2022

Mirrors and metallic surfaces are a brilliant way of cleverly expanding a space through the illusion of reflection.  Reflective materials allow your space to play with light and if placed correctly can create harmonious sections and nooks to invite you in. This year's Cattelan Italia collection contained some particulary enjoyable reflective highlights.  

Cattelan Italia Cosmos Mirror   Cattelan Italia Lancer Moonglass Table
Pictured above: Cosmos Mirror and Lancer Moonglass Table

To make a statement with the obvious reflective choice of a mirror, why not explore one with a twist. The Cosmos Mirror by Cattelan Italia features a rounded decorative frame that captures reflections in a fluid and liquid-like way, forming almost freehand and natural shapes and silhouettes around the wall mirror, adding intriguing dimensions to the design's function. While a dining table may be a less traditional source of metallic shine, the Cattelan Italia Lancer Moonglass Table has the appearance of a river of molten metal, the dimpled underside of its burnt bronze cast glass top catching the light in unique ways every time. 

Cattelan Italia Atrium Wood table   Cattelan Italia Vivaldi Sideboard
Pictured above: Atrium Wood Table and Vivaldi Sideboard

The Cattelan Italia Atrium family explores a dimpled mirrored glass finish which adds an industrial echo to your space. Available in a range of designs from rectangular dining tables to consoles, this design takes all the contemporary elements we have come to appreciate from Cattelan Italia and adds in an artistic chromium flare. Similarly so, the Vivaldi Sideboard by Cattelan Italia explores the striking couture mirrored finish which ripples and reflects light around the room, casting interesting shapes and shadows and adding depth and texture.  

Cattelan Italia Coimbra Suspension Light   Cattelan Italia Biarritz Suspension Light
Pictured above: Coimbra Suspension Light and Biarritz Suspension Light by Cattelan Italia

Turning our gaze towards our ceilings, lighting fixtures can be a great way to add unexpected reflections and enhance the light before it descends down and around our space. Take the Coimbra Suspension Lights by Cattelan Italia — this design features a flattened-bubble of suspended clear borosilicate glass complete with an inner shell in reflective metallic allowing for a stylish and sleek appearance. Or if you’re looking for something bold and artsy, then the Biarritz Suspension Light by Cattelan Italia will light your way. Featuring a distinctive design that plays with balance and harmony, these spherical and linear shapes all join to create a harmonious structure complemented by a metallic mirrored sphere which reflects the objects' viewpoints back out into the room. 

Giving your space the reflective treatment isn’t always about going with the obvious — it can mean identifying new ways to expand and surprise.


Spotlight on Porada

12 September 2022

Making since 1948, Porada are a brand known for their unique production methods, taking contemporary processes and fusing them with traditional craftsmanship — allowing each design to receive the love and attention it deserves. Here we’ve hand-picked some of our favourites that highlight this sought-after signature. 

Porada Deck Side Table    Porada Deck Side Table
Pictured above: Deck Side Table

The Deck Side Table features smooth round lines contrasted with neat edges, curved, softly angled legs that support a simple table top — completed with a smooth curved lip. All in a canaletto walnut wood that can be stained or lacquered in colours as desired.

Porada Louis Armchair   Porada Louis Armchair
Pictured above:  Louis Armchair

The Louis Armchair and the Ella Chair both also feature the signature smooth curved frame in an elegant canaletto walnut wood finish. The gently curved, flowing frame supports a plush upholstered seat pad in a wide range of fabrics and finishes. 

Porada Serena Chair   Porada Serena Chair
Pictured above: Serena Chair

For a sophisticated exploration of line and form with a contrast of angles and curves, the Serena Chair sees firmly angled corners supporting a rounded upholstered seat pad and really accentuates the strength and stability of a handcrafted design, using beautifully grained ash wood in stains or coloured lacquers.

Porada Infinity Table   Porada Infinity Table
Pictured above: Infinity Table

Turning our attention to table designs, Porada spares no ingenuity here either. The Infinity Table features a continuous looping wood structure that softly holds up a 12mm thick round glass top. This wood can be smooth canaletto or grained ash, from the full range of Porada stains and lacquered colours. The entire design is then complemented by a chromed or lacquered base plate to echo the round lines of the top.

Porada Circe Table   Porada Circe Table
Pictured above: Circe Table

Similarly intricate is the Circe Table which gives your dining room a true craftsmanship touch. The rectangular glass top sits on two neatly angular stained canaletto walnut bases that marry geometric form with a gentle, nature-like finish. 

There are many more examples of the passion and artisanal handiwork Porada pour into their furniture, with no denying that they have cleverly carved out a signature style — one that will allow these timeless designs to stand on their own for many years to come. 

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Stunning Storage

30 July 2022

Storage is the largest battle for any interior as it's perfectly natural not to want every possession on display, but so many storage options will compromise on the aesthetic of our spaces. We’ve found some artful sideboard designs by Cattelan Italia that stand alone as bold interior statements, all whilst doubling up as spacious storage for all your hidden gems. 

Cattelan Italia Royalton Sideboard   Cattelan Italia Lavander Sideboard
Pictured above: Royalton and Lavander

The Royalton Sideboard is regal in inspiration and features striking patterned polyurethane front doors available in 2 or 3 door options. If patterns are what you’re looking for, the Lavander Sideboard will deliver in a stylish and contemporary way. Featuring doors in brushed bronze or brushed grey lacquered wood with an undulating lavender-inspired embossed pattern that resembles an elegant weave. The design can come in optional high or low styles, and the storage compartments featuring glass shelves and can include optional graphite wood drawers in each section for added functionality. 

Cattelan Italia Chelsea Sideboard   Cattelan Italia Kayak Sideboard
Pictured above: Chelsea and Kayak

For a simple yet effective approach, the Chelsea Sideboard is a stunning contemporary design featuring an eight-sided lacquered wood frame with a complimentary glass top and internal transparent clear glass shelves, all available in a choice of finishes. Or the Kayak Sideboard which stands out with its multifaceted doors and frame in a selection of finishes. The interior storage compartments come with clear glass shelves and can include optional internal drawers if required. 

Cattelan Italia Focus Crystalart Sideboard   Cattelan Italia Carnaby Sideboard
Pictured above: Focus CrystalArt and  Carnaby

To really explore the potential for bold and artistic storage designs then consider the Focus CrystalArt Sideboard or the Carnaby Sideboard, both of which offer a small slice of art installation whilst cleverly hiding themselves as storage solutions. The Focus CrystalArt Sideboard is a unique design featuring a choice of decorative CrystalArt glass doors with a lacquered wood frame, and comes as either 2 or 3 door options. The Carnaby Sideboard features a distinctive detailing on the mirrored glass door fronts with vertical lines for a strikingly bold aesthetic. Both of these designs come with clear glass shelves and optional drawers in each compartment. 

So turn your storage solutions into the highlight and utilise a much needed room requirement to extend your design needs without losing all the space you need for your homely possessions.  


Creating the Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table

28 June 2022

Seeping in contemporary elegance and style, after only two years the Butterfly Table by Cattelan Italia has become something of a signature design for the brand. The form showcases an infinity loop inspired base which harmoniously supports a large table top. 

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table   
Pictured above: Butterfly Table by Cattelan Italia

The process of creation of this design showcases the pure craftsmanship and skill that still exists within the interiors world today, and allows you to share this celebration of craft and design within your own home. 

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table - steel base being moved through rollers   

The infinity loop base is made of steel which is carefully rolled out and manipulated into shape using large rollers.

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table - centre section being fused together   

The centre section is then fused together for added stability and the entire steel frame is set into shape.

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table - Base being polished by hand   

This is then subject to a series of etches and polishes that prepare the steel for the next stage. 

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table - Brushed base being hand finished   

The base is lacquered through embossing or airbrushing, allowing you to decide on the finish you prefer.

Cattelan Italia Butterfly Table   
Pictured above: Butterfly Table by Cattelan Italia

Once these processes are completed, final touches by the way of protecting feet are added and of course the table top, in transparent glass or ceramic (in a multitude of designs) is then connected to the base frame. The refinement and overall skill involved with the making of this stunning design is a reminder of the passion that Cattelan Italia have for interiors and how they lend themselves to enhancing and adding to our own spaces and passions. You can watch Cattelan Italia's 'making of' video here.


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