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‘Fossil tables’, from £2,175,
with translucent resin tops
and spine-like legs‘Dino’ armchair, £2,483,
inspired by designer Dino
Gavina’s ‘Simone’ sofaBrushed-steel ‘Obelisk’
light, £1,962, which features
a tortoiseshell acetate blockNAME TO KNOWKABINET
Launched earlier this year, Milanese brand Kabinet is redefining upholstery
and collaborating with traditional artisans. We speak to lead designer Daniel
Nikolovski, shown above (right) with founder Danu Chirinciuc and curator
Janice Li, about the brand and where it plans to go from here.
What is Kabinet’s aim and ethos? Our vision is to bring a youthful
interpretation of Italian furniture-making and rare elements into homes,
and to breathe new life into the Veneto specialist-craft region.
How would you describe the brand’s style? Future nostalgia. Our pieces
have a sense of the past, which we reinterpret with advanced production
techniques and current materials. We always look back to find the future.
Tell us about your new collection ‘Keepsakes’... It’s full of playful forms
and colours, with daring combinations, and a forward-facing appreciation
of the old and the raw. You can expect to find collectable pieces of premium
Italian design and experimental practices.
What inspired the collection? ‘Keepsakes’ is inspired by the idea of an
explorer collecting memorabilia from cultures and eras. We married
a multitude of influences – from fossil formation (for our ‘Fossil’ tables)
and monolithic obelisks (‘Obelisk’ light) to African rituals (‘Voodoo’ light).
Does the collection feature any standout components or methods?
High-gloss elm burl veneer was often used in Italian Art Deco designs
during the 1930s – our matt coat gives it a more contemporary look. We
also use tortoiseshell acetate, usually employed for eyewear, and a translucent
resin we developed, which creates a frozen-looking effect. For fabrics, we
favour experimental production techniques usually used in fashion.
Where do you see the brand going? We plan to collaborate with more
young designers from different disciplines and researchers who can challenge
us on creating new products. We also want to establish closer ties with
artisans in glassmaking, wood and metalwork and extend our textile portfolio.
What’s next for you? Completing the capsule range. We’ll be designing
our first dining table, as well as more collectable accessories (kabinet.it).BR A NCH
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The ‘Lum’ lights by
Spanish studio David
Dolcini are a minimalist
homage to the tree. Their
timber trunks composed
of curved segments in
solid walnut or ash
stained in the natural
tones of ‘Wenge’,
‘Canapa’ or ‘Caffe’ appear
to hover above slender
‘Bronzoro’ metal bases.
Topped by a sphere of
white opal glass, with a
simple gold, knot-like
button as the dimmer.
From £1,958 (porada.it).FINE DINING
The form of Meridiani’s ‘Zeno’ dining
table by Andrea Parisio is embellished
with a subtle sculptural detail on each
of its three legs – gold discs top each
thick tube – and is supported by a beam
winding underneath the chunky
tabletop. It’s available in the brand’s bold
palette of glossy lacquers – including
‘Cherry’ (above), ‘Curry’ and ‘Forest’
- as well as refined metals, glass and
various marbles. £7,900 (meridiani.it).
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