Friday, September 19, 2008

Calligaris Ottoman "ZOE"


Designers Paolo Lucidi and Luce Pevere created ottomans “Zoe” for Calligaris as very bright, nice and light-minded items. It’s not accidental. “Zoe” in ancient Greek means “Life”.
The authors saw the meaning of Life in bright orange color of Italian and Sicilian oranges. Strong colors and uneven shapes are very pleasant for the eyes. The items are not only pure designer pieces. They are quite practical – the wool covers can be taken off and dry cleaned.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Calligaris Celebrated its 85th Anniversary


This story began like many success stories begin. Antonio Calligaris from Italian province Friuli started making chairs in his small shop. In 1966 when his grandson Alessandro Calligaris took over the family business, he made a revolution. His turned a small shop into a huge, modern, but still family manufacturer. Each year Calligaris presents more than 50 new models at the International Furniture Show iSaloni in Milan. This year Calligaris company turned 85. The owner celebrated anniversary in Milan palazzo Piazza Affari, where he invited more than 500 guests from all over the world.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Calligaris Ice Chair by Arkiline


This chair was designed by Claudio DONDOLI and Marco POCCI (Studio Arkiline) and presented by Calligaris at the Interenational Chair Exhibition "Promosedia" held in Udine, Italy, in 2006.
It is so pure in form that easily can be used in any kind of interior. As it's available also in bar stool version, it makes it even more versitile, and the large number of colors can satisfy any preferences.