Cappellini

Founded in 1946, Cappellini has become synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design. Over the years it has launched some of the world’s greatest designers, producing innovative and high quality furnishings. Cappellini’s collection is characterized by experimentation and the exploration of new ways of living, furnishing the whole domestic landscape from the living room to the studio and bedroom, but also contract areas such as lounges, hotels and restaurants. Many of these products have also become iconic pieces are exhibited in museums throughout the world - Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the MOMA in NY and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Cappellini also has experienced know how in the production of modular furniture and solutions for residential and office areas. The combination of design and advanced technologies is in line with the company’s traditional craftsmanship approach. It is particularly renowned for its skilled lacquering processes. The collection boats a palette of 80 high gloss and matt colors which can be combined with a selection of accessories and different sized modules. ____ Giulio Cappellini creator of the company’s uniqueness and emblematic figure in the international design scene is universally recognized as a talent scout of young designers: some examples includes Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders, the Bouroullec brothers and Marc Newson. Giulio Cappellini is the Art Direction of Cappellini and also looks after the company’s product range and communication strategies. He also collaborates with several opinion leaders in writing texts about the history of design, and the most important architecture & design magazines have written about his activities and projects. He has recently been nominated by Time magazine as one of the most important trendsetters in the world.