‘QUIET LINES’ COLLECTION
by Gabriel Tan, for B&B Italia
Singaporean designer Gabriel Tan’s first collaboration with B&B Italia, ‘Quiet Lines’ comprises a writing desk and bedside table (both pictured here), as well as a stool, bench and folding screen. All are defined by strong graphic silhouettes featuring slim structures that support soft and curvaceous leather surfaces, decked out in colour and material palettes that contribute to the calm visual approach chosen by the designer. The series ‘embraces a paradox: inviting rest and comfort, while awakening the senses,’ says Tan. ‘Curved, padded surfaces form a tactile, protective layer for us to sit on or display our most precious possessions, while dampening sound when objects are placed on them,’ he explains. ‘Sling-like elements are offset subtly from the steel frame to give a feeling of lightness. The silhouette of each piece consists of curved and straight lines, forming graphic compositions.’
‘HAYAMA’ BAR CABINET
by Patricia Urquiola, for Cassina
Back in 2019, Patricia Urquiola designed the ‘Hayama’ sideboard for Cassina, inspired by the haori, a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono and named after thelacquered finish as the sideboard, the bar cabinet sports canneté-effect doors, a mirrored interior that gives greater depth to the space, a glass shelf for bar accessories, and drawers and side compartments that are perfect for storing cocktail paraphernalia. It also comes backlit with LED lamps, to create an ambient mood, and in a choice of 12 colours, including sage green, midnight blue, China red, marron glacé and cream.
