10 Italian-Made Statement Pieces for a Sophisticated Interior

2022-09-17 23:17:11 By : Mr. Jason Zhou

Outfit your home with furniture from legendary designers.

The tried-and-true recipe for decorating a room to feel refined, rich in character, and eminently welcoming? It’s thoughtful curation, a restrained sensibility, and the wisdom to invest in pieces made with exceptional materials and an emphasis on craftsmanship. That’s exactly the M.O. of Molteni&C, the Italian furniture brand which partners with visionary designers to bring their contemporary styles to life. Each piece masterfully combines form and function and blends seamlessly into the ambience of a room. All are created with age-old artistry, so whether you choose one standout piece to elevate any living space or collect every item to create a cohesive interior, Molteni&C furniture will fit right into yours. Here, 10 of their most iconic creations to welcome home.

As enveloping as it is elegant, Gio Ponti’s “love chair,” is the furniture equivalent of a warm hug. Its outstretched wings and pillowy seat offer cocoon-like comfort. Now available in every material from velvet to leather, this 1950s design still feels as relevant and thought-provoking today as it did the day it was released.

A brilliant combination of comfort and class, this linear sofa is designed by Belgian architect, product designer, and Molteni&C Creative Director Vincent Van Duysen. It features generous dimensions and distinctive double seams, and the eco-friendly upholstery made with 100 percent recycled and biodegradable material means you can rest even easier.

As cozy as it is curvy, this seat provides a plush perch in any setting. Another elegant offering from Van Duysen, the design comprises just two cushioned parts—a seat and a backrest—that come together in perfect harmony.

Milanese architect and designer Gio Ponti is the mastermind behind one of the city’s famous most famous towers and this 1954 chair design originally known as the “soap bar” because of its characteristic shape. The juxtaposition of pillowy upholstery with a low-profile silhouette that stands on delicate chrome or brushed brass legs makes for major mid-century style.

More than just practical, Van Duysen’s clever graduated tray table trio serves up an organic kind of charm. Varied circular and oval shapes in wood and cement create an eclectic tableau when grouped, and add singular style if displayed separately.

Architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni is known for his sleek silhouettes—including this dining table which makes every meal more memorable regardless of what’s cooking. Crafted from aluminum, the conversation piece showcases a black marquina tabletop that adds a noble note to dinners at home.

With the Barbican chair, designer Rodolfo Dordoni pays homage to one of London’s performing arts center, one of the city's most iconic architectural and cultural landmarks. The designer looked to the building’s Brutalist concrete forms and reinterpreted them with mid-century-inspired frames and soft upholstery.

This unique piece blurs the lines between architecture and art. Designed by Foster + Partners, an architecture, engineering, and urban landscape and design firm that focuses on sustainability, the table includes a recyclable, surprisingly light cement base inspired by modern building structures.

With a softly padded headboard and frame, this bed, dreamt up by Van Duysen, sets a serene scene for a restful night. Sink into its surround cushioning and upholstery in highly tactile linen, bouclé and chenille.

Rendered in neutral shades inspired by nature, the Mosaico rug brings the outside underfoot. Italian fashion designer Marta Ferri’s modernist, geometric design, draws on her expertise with textiles.