Furniture From The Salon Milano

The renowned Milan furniture exhibition was established in 1961 and is known to be one of the three greatest annual exhibitions. It is a pioneering stage for the world of modern furniture, collecting the latest works of the top brands, indicating the trend of international furniture fashion. Recorded here are the very best designs from 2003-2007 - almost 2000 high quality, real-scale pictures, providing a detailed record of fashion trends over the past four years as well as the creative ideas of international furniture design masters. It is an essential tool for interior and furniture designers. SELLING POINTS: Showcases the very best furniture designs from the Salon Milano from 2003-2007 An essential tool for the designer, featuring more than 2000 colour images 2000 colour illustrations

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the world's leading international furniture fair. Founded in 1961 this annual event is unlike any other, anywhere in the world and has become not just the leading event in the home/contract furnishing sector at global level, but also a matchless occasion for an international meeting of minds - not to mention business, image and communication. This book examines the 2007 fair and the infinite variety of high design furniture and accessories. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile, together with the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition is a showcase for excellence covering all types of domestic furnishing, from single pieces to coordinates, and every conceivable style, from classic to design to modern, not to mention trendsetters. Beautifully illustrated with many breathtaking, cutting edge designs this publication captures the creativity and individuality of both the products and the exhibition itself. SELLING POINTS: 07 Salone Internationale Del Mobile Di Milano offers a fascinating glimpse at a world famous annual exhibition of some of the most innovative designs in furniture in contemporary times 433 colour & 18 b/w illustrations

"The editor has grouped together objects in catagories which illuminate current developments in design, such as home-office furniture; the work of leading architects, ranging from Norman Foster and David Chipperfield to Zaha Hadid and Kazuyo Sejima; new treatments of traditional forms like wickerware; minimalist designs; and innovations from leading companies like Apple, Philips, Sharp and Siemens".--BOOKJACKET.

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