Even as some legacy brands have stopped showing at Salone del Mobile, the number of U.S. trade attendees has skyrocketed. Insiders weigh in on what gives the multidisciplinary, cosmopolitan Italian fair its unique business appeal.
On this episode of the Trade Tales podcast, Brian Paquette shares how he turned a slow period into an opportunity to perfect his systems, and how a focus on simplicity inspired his approach to billing.
This week in design, Rachel Antonoff designs a collection for WallPops, CoStar Group makes an acquisition, and a 112-year-old Macon, Georgia, furniture store closes its doors.
Pairing prize-winning technology with chic Italian style, the luxury appliance brand was the toast of this year’s show. In video live from the convention floor, president and CEO Paolo Bertazzoni discusses the company’s newest colorway, hardware and induction cooktops.
Zac Bitner’s concrete-looking pieces are not what they seem. That’s because the Zachary A. founder likes to use the element of surprise in his work. The Chicago-based maker creates furniture that appears heavy but is actually light, and he has more surprises in store for us.
With fresh branding and focused new initiatives, the May showcase for modern global furnishings is evolving to amplify design companies and content year-round.