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BROWN MAHOGANY
BROWN ELM
BLACK LARCH
SHINY SANTOS
ROSEWOOD
OLIVE
PALM
CLASSIC AND EXOTIC ESSENCES
The Armani/Casa collection is rich in many woods varying in colour,
texture and origin. Among the classic ones, Brown Elm features a glossy
surface; Black Larch presents beautiful contrasted veins with a luxurious
shiny finishing; Olive - an uncommon essence in home environments -
underlines the deep bond of our brand to the Mediterranean.
Exotic essences count well-known precious woods like African mahogany
(Entandophragma utile), macassar ebony (Diospyros celebica), shiny
rosewood from South America (Machaerium scleroxylon), palm (Iriartea
deltoidea). All those essences do not need any CITES documentation,
since they do not come from endangered species: this is an ethic
choice that Armani/Casa pursues in order to fulfill the Corporate Social
Responsibility of the Armani Group.
BRUSHED GREIGE OAK
ANTIQUE BROWN OAK
BRUSHED BROWN OAK
HAZELNUT OAK
VINTAGE BROWN OAK
OAK
Oak (Quercus petraea) is probably the most popular essence for furniture.
The Armani/Casa collection features different versions of this wood, from
the classic brushed ones to the most particular finishes. Antique Brown Oak –
used as solid wood only – has an irregular surface, coloured thanks to an
advanced high-pressure technique that injects the pigments directly into
the wood mass, so that they can permeate all fibers even inside. All oak
versions in our collection are matt and covered by a layer of transparent
protective paint. Area of origin: Europe.
GREY TAMO
BROWN TAMO
DOVE GREY TAMO
TAMO
Tamo (Fraxinus mandshurica), also known as Japanese ashwood, has
become an iconic material for Armani/Casa thanks to its Oriental appeal.
Native of Manchuria, it was later transplanted in the mountainous regions
of Japan, where the rare «peanut-shell figured» grain variety is now
exclusively cultivated. Available in three different colours, the unmistakable
texture of this wood perfectly matches with the pure lines of our furniture.
Area of origin: Japan.
BLACK MAPLE
MAPLE
Our maple features veneer coming from plants belonging to the Acer
genus. The typical narrow streaks of this wood are emphasized by the
finish: a glossy surface enriches the black option featured in our collection.
Area of origin: Europe.
GREY ARBOREO
BLACK-OCRE CARVING
CARVED PAULOWNIA
SPECIAL WOODS
Black-Ocre Carving is marked by a beautiful three-dimensional
appearance. The design is obtained by an irregular carving at multiple
levels, emphasized by the use of two contrasting tones: the whole black
surface is carved and the resulting lines in relief are then lacquered in ocre.
Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa) is a particular specimen commonly known
as royal paulownia or empress/princess tree, due to its majestic appearance
and its fragrant flowers. Paulownia wood is particularly appreciated for
being flexibile and elastic and is extremely suitable for furniture and high-
precision works. Thermo-treated Paulownia owes its name to the heating
process applied on the raw veneer, which enhances the beautiful contrast
of the streaks. Carved Paulownia is characterised by a three-dimensional
surface recalling the iconic canneté texture typical of the Armani aesthetics,
emphasized by its natural warm colour. Area of origin: Italy.
Grey Arboreo suggests a deep link to the world of Nature: the Italian
‘arboreo’, in fact, indicates something related to trees. Thanks to an
advanced high-pressure technique, the colour is injected directly into the
wood mass, so that it can permeate all fibers even inside. The surface is
then covered with a shellac finishing. Area of origin: Italy.
Teak is a naturally weather resistant wood suitable for outdoor
environments. Weaved Textured Teak is marked by a three-dimensional
carving reminding the weave of fabrics. Area of origin: Asia.
THERMO-TREATED
PAULOWNIA
WEAVED TEXTURED TEAK
CARVED WALNUT
CANALETTO WALNUT
NATURAL
CANALETTO WALNUT
WALNUT
Walnut is present within our collection in its American version
(Juglans nigra): the name “canaletto” comes from Italian and it
is due to the tiny canals visible into the wooden texture, which
transport sap inside the plant. Area of origin: North America.
BRUSHED BROWN
ASHWOOD
BRUSHED HONEY
ASHWOOD
SHINY BEIGE
ASHWOOD
BRUSHED BLACK
ASHWOOD
ASHWOOD
Ashwood (Fraxinus spp.) is marked by clearly visible streaks, which create
an exceptional visual impact. Shiny Beige Ashwood is made precious by
a layer of glossy lacquer to emphasizes the light and shade effect of the
neutral hue. The other versions - Brushed Black/Brown/Honey Ashwood -
play around strong three-dimensional effects: a heavy brushing phase
gives the surface a typical irregular appearance that highlights the natural
veins of the material. The wood is finally covered with a protective layer of
transparent matt dye. Area of origin: Europe.
TEAK
