COVETED MAGAZINE PAGE 19
NEWS & TRENDS
ROBERTO CAVALLI
ROSSANA ORLANDI
In the latest Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, new varieties
of marble and onyx and special manufacturing techniques have been
introduced. Among these, the Ragali small tables stand out thanks to
the use of the “Scagliola” finish, an ancient artisanal process typical of
the Florentine Renaissance and here adopted to create the distinctive
animal patterns.
The timeless beauty of the stones can be perceived also in the Turkana tables,
sculptural compositions whose asymmetry and variety of colours recall the
beauty of the natural elements and in the scenographic Nyos dining table,
with a special metal base holding an exquisite onyx top with lazy-susan.
Considered the noble stones par excellence, thanks to the great aesthetic
value given by their stunning veining and unique brightness, marble and
onyx have always been symbols of elegance and luxury. In the latest
Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors collection, new varieties and innovative
manufacturing techniques have been introduced to enhance the beauty
and charm of the furniture.
Ragali: Ragali side and central tables stand out thanks to the possibility to
select the special “Scagliola” finish. Typical of the Florentine Renaissance,
Rossana Orlandi is launching the 2nd edition of Ro Plastic Prize to
challenge and inspire the design community to think differently
about how objects are made. The best projects will be presented as
finalists at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during the Fuorisalone of the 2020
Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. An international jury of
professionals and experts will select the winners among the finalists,
one for each category.
Alexander Schul was last years winner, and was presented during
Maison et Objet 2019. His project consisted of design pieces made of
Plastic trash.
this ancient technique blurring the line between art and craftsmanship was
adopted for the creation of decorative objects and architectural elements.
They can be found in some of the most renowned places in Florence, such
as the Uffizi gallery, the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, Palazzo Pitti and
the Opificio delle Pietre dure.
TURKANA: The timeless beauty of the stones can be perceived also in
the scenographic Turkana coffee table, whose composition of asymmetric
tops in different colours and shades recalls the irregular beauty of natural
elements. The possibility to choose various materials of the collection
allows to create personalized combinations: among others, grey onyx,
emerald onyx, white onyx, and silk georgette marble are blended to create
a suggestive and harmonious composition.
NYOS: Finally, moving to the dining room, the impressive Nyos table
catches the eye with its ultra-chic allure and sculptural figure. The piece
of furniture features a metal base made up of an original game of curved
lines, while the top with an irregular shape, available in a different kind of
marble or onyx, is completed with a metal lazy-Suzan with laser engraved
logo, signing and sealing the quality of the table.
