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WOODS
WOODS
BRUSHED GREIGE OAK
BRUSHED BROWN
ASHWOOD
BRUSHED HONEY
ASHWOOD
GREY TAMO
HONEY MAPLE
BLACK MAPLE
BROWN MAHOGANY
CARVED WALNUT
BROWN TAMO
ANTIQUE BROWN OAK
SHINY BEIGE
ASHWOOD
BROWN ELM
BLACK LARCH
BRUSHED BROWN OAK
BRUSHED BLACK
ASHWOOD
HAZELNUT OAK
CANALETTO WALNUT
NATURAL
CANALETTO WALNUT
VINTAGE BROWN OAK
DOVE GREY TAMO
SHINY SANTOS
ROSEWOOD
OLIVE
PALM
MAPLE
WALNUT
OAK
ASHWOOD
CLASSIC AND EXOTIC
ESSENCES
TAMO
Our maple features veneer coming from plants belonging
to the Acer genus. On the black version, the typical narrow
streaks of this wood are emphasized by the glossy finish.
Area of origin: Europe.
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.
Oak (Quercus petraea) is probably the most popular
essence for furniture. The Armani/Casa collection features
diferent 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, colored
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.
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 efect of the
neutral hue. The other versions - Brushed Black / Brown /
Honey Ashwood - play around strong three-dimensional
efects: 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.
The Armani/Casa collection is rich in many woods varying
in color, 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.
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 diferent colors, the
unmistakable texture of this wood perfectly matches with
the pure lines of our furniture. Area of origin: Japan.
