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Milan Design Week 2019

Show, Don’t Tell: Cult Brands At Local Milan No. 4

Show, Don’t Tell: Cult Brands At Local Milan No. 4

Cult has shown Australia’s prowess in furniture design with brands Nau and Tait in the largest independent Australian design showcase at Milan Design Week 2019.

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Permanent Base In Mainland Europe

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Permanent Base In Mainland Europe

“There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom,” says Tom Dixon. So at Milan Design Week 2019, he opens The Manzoni, a 100-pax restaurant that will be his permanent base in mainland Europe.

World furniture history lessons from 8 brands at Salone 2019

World furniture history lessons from 8 brands at Salone 2019

From Bond a villain’s favourite seat to timeless classics with updated and expanded finishes, here our pick of the best reissued pieces at Salone 2019.

Design for survival or legacy?

Design for survival or legacy?

The Triennale Milano’s current exhibition Broken Nature: Design Takes On Human Survival explores the concept of restorative design in the face of humanity’s severely compromised relationship with the natural environment.

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Big Scheme To Avoid A Conventional Showroom

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Big Scheme To Avoid A Conventional Showroom

“There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom,” says Tom Dixon. So at Milan Design Week 2019, he opens The Manzoni, a 100-pax restaurant that will be his permanent base in mainland Europe.

Furniture fair finds from Milan

Furniture fair finds from Milan

Each year the Milan Furniture Fair manages to surpass even the highest of expectations with its extensive showcase of innovative designs – and in 2019, Australia’s ownworld were there to showcase their latest.