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NATURAL MATERIALS
CRISSCROSS NATURAL
STRAW
NATURAL-BLACK TATAMI
HAZELNUT MIDOLLINO
Crisscross Natural Straw is obtained using a base panel covered by
vertical rye straws, contrasting with the horizontal ones glued to leave
the background visible. The alternance of vertical and horizontal stripes
affects the way light hits the surface, giving back several tones of gold and
brown that change depending on the angle of view. The finish is covered
by a layer of matt transparent paint to make the surface smooth and more
resistant. Like marquetries, this finish requires many hours to be completed:
the straws are carefully glued one by one to create the intricate pattern.
Natural-Black Tatami is a textured material obtained by weaving paper
yarns around a core of resistant cotton strings. The tatami-inspired surface
is marked by a three-dimensional motif, recalling a canneté effect thanks
to the two contrasting colours: these features create a strong link to the
world of fashion and Japanese culture at the same time.
Hazelnut Midollino, with its woven detailing, features a three-dimensional
texture obtained through the traditional artisanal technique of wicker.
Golden Bamboo presents real bamboo canes positioned one close to the
other and then sprayed with a special painting containing brass particles.
The final look recalls a bamboo thicket sculpted in metal. A luxurious finish,
echoing the love of Giorgio Armani for nature and Oriental influences.
MUD DRAFTED
STUCCO
WHITE GOLD DRAFTED
STUCCO
BLACK DRAFTED
STUCCO
WHITE GOLD STRIPED
STUCCO
RED DRAFTED
STUCCO
STUCCO
This typical wall decoration technique has been reinterpreted by Armani/
Casa with the creation of these precious finishes. The drafted versions,
available in four colours, are obtained by creating an irregular grid on
wet stucco; once dry, the surface is finished with a protective layer of
glossy lacquer.
White Gold Striped Stucco, instead, is the result of the combination of
three different elements: a carved wood panel featuring a striped design
reminding the canneté texture of fabrics, a layer of natural stucco and a
final application of silver leaf.
GOLDEN BAMBOO
ROSE SILVER LEAF
PATINATED SILVER LEAF
BRUSHED SILVER LEAF
GOLD AND SILVER LEAF
The art of gilding is very ancient: Egyptians used to gild wood and metals,
and also Greeks knew a similar technique. The extensive use of gilding
spread especially during the Roman Republic period and continued for all
the following centuries, becoming a typical decoration for jewelry, statues,
picture frames, paper art, small objects, architectural details and luxury
furniture. The gilding of Armani/Casa furniture is a completely handmade
process, which is carried out thanks to the skill of artisans applying the thin
metal sheets (0,2 micron thickness) on wood with the aid of a brush and
a wet sponge only.
Gold leaves are made with real 12-karat gold and are available in two
tones, from a very pale and delicate white gold to a more vintage tone;
silver leaf, is presented in a romantic rosé version enriched by a touch of
copper.
WHITE GOLD LEAF
DECORATIVE RESINS
Ivory and black, two sides of the same elegance envisaged by Giorgio
Armani. The neutral tones of the first blend in the velvety essence of the
second, creating a stunning three-dimensional finish for Armani/Casa.
Inspired by the delicate brightness of the moon and its reflections on water
and clouds, the Moonlight Decoration enchants with its dégradé effect, as
well as with the uneven appearance: circles, carved in the resin to imitate
the concentric ripples created by drops, add movement to the surface
resembling water mirroring the night sky.
MOONLIGHT
DECORATION
BLACK
GLASS
DOVE GREY MURANO
GLASS
ORSINI
GLASS
SUNSET MURANO
GLASS
SMOKE-SILK-GOLD
MURANO GLASS
GLASSES
The Armani/Casa collection includes a range of exquisite Murano
glass, made following the ancient techniques of Murano glassmaking.*
The appearance of these creations is marked by streakes and veins in
different tones, layered in the thickness of the glass in order to create a
sense of major depth and imitating the look of stones. The silky touch of the
surface is due to the final polishing phase.
Orsini Glass is a breath-taking finish inspired by the Neoclassic
architectural details of Palazzo Orsini, like the water green walls and
golden stuccos. This finish is obtained by hand painting the back of a
tempered extra-clear glass with a special paint mixing different pastel
tones, using a large soft brush. The application of the paint is uneven,
hence leaving some areas more transparent than others; the addition of
real gold leaf adds a further touch of preciosity and layers of depth. The
final passage is a protective painting, in order to fix and protect the finish
while making the surface completely smooth.
*Note: samples 11x11 cm not available
