Pietro Russo is an Italian designer who recently exhibited a large body of work in Milan during Milan Design Week. We couldn’t pick favorites, so we decided to just share all of it! Piuma Table (also pictured in top photo) Yps Lamp Scintilla Lamps Otto Lamp Voliera Shelving I also had to share this 2012 design: Romboidale Bookshelf divider – love it!

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Modern Furnishings by Pietro Russo

One of Milan’s hottest party’s this year was New British at Vivienne Westwood, with a line around the block even after the party was over. The exhibition that everybody was there to see was a collaboration with 100% Design and a celebration of the small-scale, high-quality furniture and lighting production that is seeing somewhat of a revival in the UK. A curated selection of products across a range of design disciplines showcased a new British confidence in high-quality, often local materials and craftsmanship. 100% Design Show Director William Knight said: “We are privileged to work in conjunction with one of the world’s leading fashion innovators

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Milan 2013: New British at Vivienne Westwood

Remember when we mentioned that we were going to Milan to the final event of the Electrolux Design Lab for 2012? Well, we went and met the top 10 designers in person and listened to them present their designs — they were most impressive! Stay tuned for the winner but in the meantime, here’s a more in-depth look at some of our favorite designs. Industrial design graduate Yunuén Hernández who hails from Mexico designed the Mo’Sphere , a molecular cooking appliance meant to aid the average cook in flavor exploration. After watching videos of famous chefs on TV and seeing their passion for cooking, Hernández discovered that molecular cooking was all about mixing ingredients to make food interesting and healthy. Delving into the world of senses and mixing them up with food flavors, she decided she wanted to enter the competition.

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Our Favorite Concept Designs from Electrolux Design Lab 2012

Jorge de la Cruz teamed up with Vernaza Gonzenbach to create a modular candle holder called Candelabro, presented earlier this year at SaloneSatellite in Milan. Inspired by the idea of “open design,” the object allows for simple construction, reconstruction and replacing or fixing of pieces by anyone at anywhere. It is made of lacquered Ash wooden rods and copper joints and can hold up to three candles. I’d like to see a DIY of one of these

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Candelabro by Jorge de la Cruz and Vernaza Gonzenbach

DesignLibero is a design studio based in Milan whose Fluidity dish rack is such a cool idea. There’s a small planter attached to the rack that uses the water that runs off your dishes as they dry, growing plants or herbs. The fluid base design directs the water runoff into the plant containers, which are with clay pellets and coconut fiber. What do you think of this idea – would you use this? Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook .

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Fluidity Dish Rack Planter by DesignLibero

JoeVelluto (JVLT) showed quite a few new pieces in Milan, but I was immediately taken with the bedroom set called Jules et Jim. Made of walnut, this bedroom set made of a nightstand, bed, dresser, and wardrobe. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Jules et Jim by Joe Velluto (JVLT)

Quarch Atelier is a group of young designers in Milan, Italy that join their unique skill sets together to produce various projects. They designed the C’est Chouette lamp that might be the cutest thing we’ve ever seen. Inspired by fairy tales, the owl sits inside the outer globe as if to sit in a nest. The two-part fixture is made of white china and the owl part conceals the inner bulb when placed inside, helping to soften the light. If you prefer a brighter light, you can always take the adorable owl out and set it on the table next to it.

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C’est Chouette Lamp by Quarch Atelier

Italian design company B-LINE is launching quite a few products in Milan at Salone this year, but I have my faves… The Park chair, designed by Neuland IndustrieDesign is the perfect modern stackable for the summer. The Liquorice bookshelf designed by Alessandro Masturzo looks like little tubes joined together like a package of Twizzlers. The Dock coat hanger shelf by B usetti Garuti Redaelli . I like how the hooks are nicely hidden and there is a shelf for all your other odds and ends. You can use the exterior to post notes, too

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Favorites: B-LINE in Milan 2012

Italian designer Mauro Lipparini designed this Vita sofa for Italian company Bonaldo . It will be launched this year at Salone in Milan. I’m looking forward to seeing more pics. I’m loving that the backrest can be raised or folded over, depending on your comfort needs. According to Bonaldo, Vita will be available in several modular units, affording several different composition configurations.

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Vita Sofa by Mauro Lipparini for Bonaldo

The Hug stool by Italian design studio Emo Design will launch this year at Salone del Mobile in Milan. Made of white teak, the playfully-colored rope “handle” is a nice contrast to the monolithic body, no to mention a little help with mobility. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2012 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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