Creative and fun, Mizettoโs Summer 2023 Collection lives somewhere between work and play. The brand has pushed its own capabilities, exploring new materials, production methods, and functionality. Made in Sweden, the latest release includes a wood chair, a versatile table with attachments, a leaning piece, modular planters, and a trash/recycling bin. All share the qualities of clean lines and curves and leave you wanting to experience each for yourself. Known for its color combinations, Mizetto has also added five new โNordic noirโ hues: rusty burgundy, cloudy latte, forest green, latte, and dusty blue.
Perhaps the most curious addition is Lumber by Addi, a piece meant for leaning, lingering, and loitering. The soft beamโs release marks the first upholstered product introduced by the brand. Itโs a great answer to adding seating to small spaces, and we canโt help but note its resemblance to a dynamic piece of gymnastics equipment. A quick place to stop on the go for a coffee or email check, Lumberโs small tray-like table adds further functionality to a piece with no obvious front or back. It can even be hung on a wall for maximum space saving. Lumberโs upholstery is flameproof wool, with a cover thatโs fully removable, repairable, and exchangeable. The legs are powder coated metal.
A wooden chair is new territory for Mizetto, so they turned to an expert for help โ Finish-Swedish furniture designer and woodworker Sami Kallio. The Embrace armchair was a result of the brand lacking seating in their own spaces, and shortly after, Kallio walked in with a fully functioning prototype.
โA few alterations later, Embrace was born; a chair that seemingly hugs its user. I love how it can be hung on a tabletop and stacked, but still provide us with all the beauty and comfort we seek in a piece of furniture,โ said Rickard Muskala, founder, and chief of product development.
Kallio is also behind the multi-purpose table in the Embrace series.
Playful, fun, and modular, Addiโs Plant Here gives our green friends a pedestal fitting of their mood-enhancing ways. The planter pays attention to the various needs of different varietals through its accessible design, whether youโre a balcony or office gardener. Features include a generous depth, transparent inner pot for easy planting, different heights, shapes, sizes, and colors. Combine two or more to form endlessly possible installations.
Trash and recycling bins are a necessity, but that doesnโt mean they have to look like one. Pelican by Studio Nooi turns them into minimal decorative objects with touchless interaction. Their semicircular shape allows for modular design, creating an oval when placed back to back. Pelicanโs design is suitable for residential as well as commercial spaces, and comes in two sizes and a variety of colors.
To learn more about Mizettoโs Summer 2023 collection, visit mizetto.se.
Looking to experience the outdoors in an unexpected way? Weโre exploring Italian brand Il Giardino di Cortenโs new steel solutions that made their debut at Maison&Objet earlier this month. The brand has introduced many of us to the regenerative abilities of Corten steel, a noble, versatile, and sustainable material. Corten steel transforms with weather conditions, location, and usage, while remaining maintenance-free โ even after a long outdoor season. The material is also fully recyclable, giving everyone reason to stop and consider how it might be used in your next project.
La Stanza Che Non Cโรจ (The Room That Isnโt There) is a versatile garden structure with a myriad of possible uses. Transform it into a study, a relaxation room, a sauna, and more. Itโs a great space for people of all ages, with the design allowing for the customization of dimensions, finishes, and accessories. Additionally, La Stanza Che Non Cโรจ can be disassembled, is self-supporting, and not anchored. In some cases, this translates to not requiring special authorization for installation.
When configured as a sauna, La Stanza Che Non Cโรจ gives you the benefits of a Finnish retreat in your own backyard, in any season or weather conditions. The basic version is fitted with a front glass wall and door, and can accommodate up to six people. A mid-size model can fit up to eight individuals, and is equipped with a larger changing room thatโs separated from the space by a tempered glass door. Choose to integrate a Bluetooth audio system, stove protection, a call button, and infrared protection to further personalize your space. The largest version can become a biosauna, providing lower temperatures โ around 50ยฐC โ for a more moderate steam bath thatโs similar to a Turkish steam room.
An outdoor kitchen and bar are a luxury, and with Convivium youโll have all the equipment and space of a traditional indoor kitchen available to you. The modular setup made of Corten steel works with the design to accommodate cooking, serving cocktails, and easy cleanup in all weather conditions. Equip yours with an electric, gas, or charcoal grill, and with a wooden cutting board. Large storage compartments allow you to store plates, glasses, and more, while the countertop can be accessorized with spices racks, ice buckets, and cocktail trays.
The Convivium cocktail station basic set is equipped to serve as a bar, and includes a stainless steel sink and retractable tap. The connecting pipes can be hidden in the supporting legs and the top can be overlaid with a teak, beech, or Teflon working top.
A pair of Corten steel and leather outdoor armchairs โ Cuordicuoio โ are both comfortable and refined in woven and smooth versions. Large wooden armrests provide space for a book, a glass, or a smartphone. Amazingly, the leather has been treated to withstand the elements, allowing the armchairs to placed anywhere you please outdoors.
The e Biscotto Set includes four pieces: a round table and three matching stools. Thin but resistant, the Corten steel tops and legs give added character to the harmonious group. Lightweight in nature, each stool is designed with a cutout that allows for easy repositioning.
Looking once more to the perfectness of the circle, the Thebes Archimedes Set of cylindrical planters appear all but visually suspended in midair. The set includes planters in three different diameters and heights, each supported by thin legs. Able to be used indoors or outdoors, the trio employs a water collection system that keeps potting soil moist.
Finally, Sassopasso uses Corten steel to create a walkable path. Available in four shapes โ round, oval, irregular, and heart โ as well as custom made, the pieces are easy to transport and donโt require any preparation of the area before installation. The individual plates are so flat that a mower can be driven right over them when doing lawn care, and over time theyโll blend in with nature more and more.
To learn more about Giardino di Cortenโs outdoor solutions, visit ilgiardinodicorten.it
In her first-ever interiors collaboration, British eco-conscious pioneer Stella McCartney worked with B&B Italia on a series that launched at Art Basel Miami Beach. Based on bothโs shared values of sustainability, the Le Bambole capsule collection features a hand-drawn โFungi Forestโ in a dark red and white toile print. The upholstery pattern was pulled from McCartneyโs Summer 2022 runway collection, and can be seen adorning the exclusive Le Bambole armchair and Granbambola 3-seater sofa. In reimagining Mario Belliniโs armchair, McCartney was able to experiment with a designerโs work she loves while also celebrating Le Bamboleโs 50th anniversary with B&B Italia.
Five decades after its introduction, Le Bambole has evolved using innovative design elements that contribute to its comfort and environmental footprint. The capsule collection brings together the quality and durability of B&B Italia with responsible materials and construction choices that are in line with McCartneyโs eco-conscious mission. The new Le Bambole is designed to be fully disassembled, allowing for easy repairs when necessary and a circular end-of-life process to do the least harm.
While the original construction used a metal structure wrapped in polyurethane, the updated versions employ a recycled polyethylene frame, elements in polyurethane foam, and thermoplastic elastomers. These are encased in recycled polyester fabric beneath the upholstery to give Le Bambole its iconic shape, comfort, and breathability.
The capsule collection also introduces sustainable innovations developed by B&B Italiaโs R&D team. Happily, Le Bamboleโs upholstery is made of 100% biodegradable and toxin-free polyester that leaves no harmful microplastics in the environment. Itโs produced using 25% bio-based, 75% petroleum based feedstock and made in audited mills which follow the strict OceanSafe Compliant standards, and the ink used for the print is Oeko-Texยฎ certified.
To learn more about Stella McCartney x B&B Italia three-piece capsule collection, visit bebitalia.com. They are available for purchase in all B&B Italia direct, mono-, and multi-brand stores globally as well as online.