Furniture
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Part of the furniture
Architect and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni will turn 100 this year. He has plied his trade in Milan since the 1940s, as famous for his exteriors as for his furnishings company, Azucena.
Settee slicker
B&B Italia is renowned for its curvaceous and audacious design. We dropped in to its hi-spec hideout near Milan to cast an eye over the craftsmanship that defines its globally expanding business.
A great Dane
Photographer Thomas Ibsen’s house, a classic of the post-war ‘funkis’ style characterised by simple lines and clever use of light, is filled with design treasures and new pieces that he’s created.
Our home
Furnishing a home from scratch is a gradual process and your budget might not always stretch to your dream collection. But it is important to dream. Here’s our inventory of picks.
Office party
Orgatec, the biannual trade fair in Köln, draws office furniture manufacturers from around the globe. It’s a chance for the industry’s largest names to showcase the office of the future.
Eager weavers
Cebu is the base for many high-end furniture brands, but is only recently gaining recognition for its skilled craftsmanship. Meet the people boosting the city’s reputation and supporting local talent.
World apart
A quiet force on the design scene, Tasmania's makers are gaining global recognition. We visit five studios blazing a trail for the island’s crafts, buoyed by government backing and a flourishing local culture.
Good wood
Since 1880, Swiss furniture maker Horgenglarus has used time-honoured techniques to create its classic, sturdy chairs. A byword for Swissness, they are used by parliament and the public alike.
Joint effort
Midland Atelier is a design powerhouse that attracts global talent and offers opportunities to local creatives. In Western Australia, where mining is the major industry, it’s a breath of fresh air.
