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Gervasoni 1882 Creative Director Paola Navone discuss hospitality design and more during Check-in to 200 Lex at the New York Design Center

The New York Design Center and Interior Design Magazine joined together for the seventh annual “Check-In to 200 Lex,” a guide to the industry’s best hospitality product resources and insights from leading designers in the field. Cindy Allen, editor in chief of Interior Design magazine, moderated four insightful presentation, keeping conversation and questions flowing. The presentation with Paola Navone ( Gervasoni 1882's creative Director ) created a full house as guests eagerly listened to the Italian architect, designer, art director, and interior designer share her interest in differing cultures.

http://vickiarcher.com/…/design-interview-paola-navone-cin…/

photo: Jillian Buckley 

Intricate Brass Geometric Pendant Lamps by Futagami

Following our recent look at a selection of utensils and desk objects, we return to Japanese maker Futagami for more beautiful brass pieces. Designer Oji Masanori makes the most of the foundry’s 100 years of experience, channeling the team’s well-honed skills into a rustic line of textured, matte brass pendant lamps. Alongside classic cone and bowl shapes, more complex forms are offered with cut-out geometric patterns used across the “Star Shadow” and “Myojo” models.

Thanks to their pleasingly intricate surfaces, Masanori’s handmade shades cast a series of unusual shadows as light bounces off the interior; each one remaining equally handsome when switched off. Fans of organic, unrefined homewares can find the line available at Sanctuary Niseko.

Oji Masanori: o-ji.jp/
online catalogue: futagami-imono.co.jp/products/

Lounge Sessions with the Dalma Armchair

Dalma armchair by Baxter made in ItalyBaxter comes with a soft leather upholstery available in various finishing. One of its distinguishing features is the wrapping backrest which is marked by a particular quilting. The armchair has been designed and created to interact from a comfortable position. Dalma comes with an elegant and cozy look; it stands out for its soft and sinuous lines. Thanks to these features, Dalma armchair can enhance any kind of settings by giving them a touch of class.

Product catalogue:
www.baxter.it/en/product/dalma-2
Baxter range:
baxter-japan.jp/lp/pdf/Baxter_MoodBook_2016.pdf
baxter-japan.jp/lp/pdf/Baxter_Composit25.pdf
Baxter Japan Omobito

Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko
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Luceplan introduces the Stochastic & Mesh Lamps

In typical avant-garde style, Luceplan are championing the work of two inspiring modern designers in the form of Norwegian Studio Daniel Rybakken and Argentinian Francisco Gomez Paz Studio.

‘Stochastic’, created by Rybakken, represents a spectacular suspension lamp that breaks down barriers when it comes to theatrics and stature of contemporary lighting. Crafted from a range of glass spheres of different shapes and sizes, the lamp has no specific form as it allows for a multiple number of styles permitting on the creativity of the user. The beauty of the lamp resides in the fact that the glass spheres contrast against the centre source of the bulb to create a warm, indirect and soft luminous effect that will enrich any room.

The second lighting fixture lamp on display by Paz takes on a far more imposing façade. The result of endless experimentation with LED’s, the ‘Mesh’ lamp is a dramatic centre piece that blends luminance with highly innovative design. The design provides a range of different lighting scenarios and moods as the intensity and focus of each light can be controlled separately. The complexity of the design offers a strong, refined and even evocative lighting atmosphere, which goes someway in explaining why ‘Mesh’ was the recent recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design ‘Best of the Best’ award for 2016.

Take a closer look at both of the lights in the image gallery and see Luceplan's website for further information.

luceplan.com/Prodotti/1/2/1072/t/85/Stochastic

luceplan.com/Prodotti/1/2/1071/t/85/Mesh

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Available for order through Sanctuary Niseko
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Images courtesy of Luceplan & EVDS PR.
Luceplan Yamagiwa

The Iconic George Nelson Bubble / Saucer Lamps

Together with Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson (1908-1986) was one of the founding fathers of American modernism. Born in Hartford Connecticut in 1908, Nelson was part of a generation of architects who revolutionised product, graphic and interior design transforming everyday objects into works of art.

The Bubble Lamps, with their iconic sculptural shapes, were designed by George Nelson in 1947. They are constructed of an innovative taut plastic that coats a steel wire-frame. Nelson’s unique design and ingenious use of materials eliminate glare and provide an abundant, yet diffused light; A quality unique to this material.

Each lamp comes with a 5.25-inch brushed, nickel-plated steel ceiling plate. All sizes come with 6-feet of cord, with the exception of the extra-large which comes with 9-feet. The George Nelson Bubble Lamp® collection is also featured in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Available at Sanctuary Niseko

Online catalogue: https://www.yamagiwa.co.jp/catalog/list/series/…
Yamagiwa

Don't just shine, illuminate the whole show.

Gervasoni 1882 INOUT 101

The INOUT 101 chair is an armchair in opaline white polyethylene. Available with either white or warm internal light, 220 or 110 volt cabled or, on request 3 Watt led illumination bulb with a rechargeable battery. Fabric covers sold separately.

Product information: gervasoni1882.it/en/product/inout-101-101l.html#slide-2
Gervasoni Japan Omobito

Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

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A SCULPTURE OF SHADOW AND LIGHT: IN-EI ISSEY MIYAKE

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has created a range of LED lamps for Italian lighting company Artemide that unfold from flat 2D shapes into 3D shades. Called IN-EI, each one is folded from a single piece of fabric that's made of recycled plastic bottles. Fibres in the material make it self-supporting so there's no need for a separate frame inside.

The project is a development of Miyake's earlier 132 5. project, where the same folding principles transform flat geometric pieces into garments.

photos & product information: in-ei-isseymiyake.com/products/hoshigame/
Available at Sanctuary Niseko

OTTO collection from Gervasoni 1882

The balance between the care in the design and the material presence of wood and bamboo is the main feature of Otto Collection. All items – storage and furniture in various dimensions, tables, beds and seats – are characterised by the use of natural materials such as stained bamboo, blended with hand woven natural rawhide, American walnut and Cocciopesto stone. Cushions of polyurethane foams, Dacron and down, all covers are removable.

See more at: gervasoni1882.it/sites/default/files/cataloghi/otto_2007.pdf

Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

images: Gervasoni 1882

FLOS Superloon by Jasper Morrison

Using a new LED technology with a ring of LEDs that appears to be a flat white disc, Superloon is a new lamp by Jasper Morrison for FLOS. The round light can be rotated 360 degrees on a gyroscopic axis, and the three-leg stand is available in chrome, black, or white. The light is broad and diffused but can be adjusted in intensity and temperature, from warm to very warm, with an optical sensor on one of the legs.

images: designboom.com

Available for order at Sanctuary Niseko

Baxter

Baxter history began with a love at first sight: leather. A love that is and was, day after day, powered by an infinite passion for manufacturing furniture that’s beautiful and what’s well made, designed and created to convey emotions.

Entrusted from the very beginning to master tanners, guardians of ancient traditions, the leather is skilfully processed and treated naturally, enhancing its properties and intrinsic qualities. Culture and quality; this is the combination by which leather is transformed into the valuable raw material and symbol of Baxter excellence.
Personal attention is the belief that marks out every aspect of Baxter’s activity and production. Each process has an extremely high manual component, allowing for accurate control over all the smallest details.

photo: www.baxter.it/en

Baxter made in Italy

Diesel Living with Foscarini Drumbox Lighting from Yamagiwa

Drumbox is a floor lamp with a fabric-covered wire frame structure. The style has been inspired by the lamps used on photo sets. The materials used on the Drumbox originate from the world of technical clothing: highly reflective linen teamed with non-tear lightweight nylon and heat sealed seams.

The Drumbox lighting together with the entire range of Diesel Living with Foscarini lighting collection is available for order through Sanctuary Niseko.

foscarini.com/diesel/en/lamps.html

Back by Popular Demand | A Toast to Lighting

ambienTec (アンビエンテック）'s XTAL Light from Yamagiwa sets the mood with elegant simplicity thanks to its cordless design. The rechargeable luminaire looks just like a glass, making it right at home at the dinner table. The double-sided LED developed originally by Ambientec irradiates light in all directions, enabling the XTAL to produce beautiful and effective illumination despite its compact size. The shimmering illumination is made possible by a metallic reflector with a smoothly curved surface combined with hand-cut solid glass and three-step brightness control.

Available at Sanctuary Niseko

photo: Ambientec
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Nur HAL Suspension Ceiling Light from Yamagiwa

Manufactured by Artemide, the Nur HAL Suspension Light presents a cable suspended luminaire that provides direct and subtle indirect halogen Lighting. The lamp's aluminum body with upper cap in borosilicated glass makes a great addition to any interior space.

Available at Sanctuary Niseko

photo: Artemide