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neri. a new family of writing instruments from internoitaliano.

neri. a new family of writing instruments from internoitaliano.

Nov 16, 2015

internoitaliao presents neri, a family of pens and mechanical pencils designed by giulio iacchetti. neri represents the inaugural venture into the world of stationery, a new market sector for internoitaliano, a brand whose founding spirit is distinctive for being based in equal measure on italian design and italian craftsmanship. for this project, internoitaliano has partnered with parafernalia, the only historical italian company that produces contemporary writing instruments.

“always a passion of mine, i feel pens and mechanical pencils epitomize objects that can fully express the essence of design: sophistication, simplicity, the archetype of a technical tool, a prothesis of the hand and mind. having your own pen and pencil with you is already a statement of intent: the will and ability to leave a tangible written sign, to begin a story, sketch out a new project … ” ~giulio iacchetti

these writing instruments are an exercise in absolute minimalism for design junkies and aficionados of writing and falls outside the usual automatic opening/closing systems and the classic cap. indeed, the placement of the leads and ability to regulate their length — and also that of the pen refills, a highly unique feature — is done by simply turning the contrasting brass thumbscrew, a technique derived from the gesture for adjusting the points of compasses used in technical drawing.

the pens and mechanical pencils are made of anodized aluminum, made from a solid aluminum rod, lathed and bored. the surface is anodized and then sand-blasted. in both the mechanical pencil and pen, the size, velvety touch and screw placement have been specifically designed for ease of grip and maximum ergonomic comfort.

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[ neri ] [ giulio iacchetti ]

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above> guilo iacchetti in milan last spring pitching new internoitaliano products from a rooftop installation. this is designapplause’s fourth visit with the designer. in the past we have met him at alessi’s booth. in addition to his creative and thoughtful product solutions he also conceived a unique contemporary italian design business model in internoitaliano. a glimpse of the designer and the company in the video below.

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below> the official 2012 launch press release

[ Internoitaliano ] was born officially in november 2012, in turin at operae, in essence, a new system for the production and sale of designer furnishings, created by italian designer giulio iacchetti.

the new system brings contemporary italian design to the worldwide marketplace via the internet, providing the quality and technical know-how of traditional italian craftsmanship to products sold exclusively online.

the new system brings contemporary italian design to the worldwide marketplace via the internet, providing the quality and technical know-how of traditional italian craftsmanship to products sold exclusively online.

[ design statement ] internoitaliano’s ambition is to restore a sense of normality to design. its products are designed to be long-lasting and become part of everyday life with personality and discretion. for this reason, every project is stylistically independent and can adapt to a variety of contexts, differing in terms of both space and time, all the while maintaining a quiet presence, worlds apart from the self-engrandizing nature that often characterizes contemporary design.

[ system ] at the heart of internoitaliano is a production system constituted by a network of workshops and manufacturing companies that embody the excellence in the italian ability to createtop-quality products paired with a real-time global system of circulation, the internet. internoitaliano, therefore, is truly a “fabbrica diffusa”, a “factory network”.
internoitaliano objects enjoy a special status: they are happy objects, fruit of a 50/50 joint effort between the designer who designed them and the craftsman who lovingly made them. they are free from economic constraints that might otherwise impose high profit margins and can therefore be brought to market at a fair price, with respect for the intrinsic value of each party’s contribution and the high quality of the materials.
internoitaliano is based on a structurally light business model that is testimony to the disappearance of both rigid corporate structure and traditional chains of distribution.

interni 60th anniversary charity auction. closes 13 june 2014.

interni 60th anniversary charity auction. closes 13 june 2014.

Jun 5, 2014

auction ends 13 june 2014

[ INTERNI magazine ] is celebrating its 60th anniversary and 60 years of Italian Design with an online charity auction. The anniversary is in collaboration with six renowned Italian brands in the fields of accessories, living and lighting including: Alessi, Cappellini, Cassina, Flos, Kartell, and Poltrona Frau. Each company created a special limited-edition of one of its most iconic products, made with a unique finish, and only available through INTERNI’s online benefit auction to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Auction ends 13 June 2014.

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[ alessi ] presents Noè, set of 6 champagne cork pincers made of 18/10 stainless steel and hand gold plating in 24 carat gold designed by Giulio Iacchetti. The champagne cork opener from the “Noè” series shape is inspired by the outline of a bottle. Produced in AISI 630 steel that is cast in a shell with the lost-wax process and then polished, Giulio Iacchetti’s cork opener features cutters on top, allowing you to cut the metal cage that secures the cork. You can then release the cork using the tool to make expulsion easier. The cork opener comes in special packaging developed for the Objets-Bijoux featured in the Alessi catalogue.

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[ cappellini ] presents the Embryo Chair, design Marc Newson (1988), padded and covered with a special bi-elastic red fabric. Embryo Chair, armchair with three legs and metal structure is one of Marc Newson’s first design projects and it is proposed in an unusual red fabric. This product is one of the most significant works by the Australian designer. Embryo Chair is part of the permanent collections of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (Germany), Museum of Modern Art San Francisco (USA).

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[ cassina ] presents 699 Superleggera chairs (set of 2), design Gio Ponti (1957 – 2013 special edition) in matte grey lacquer finish structure and upholstery fabric from the Gio Ponti collection (Rubelli).
Based on the Ligurian tradition of the Chiavari chair, the Superleggera marks a high point in the research of Gio Ponti and of the skill and ability of experimentation and craftsmanship of Cassina and its artisans. Progressive lightening of the structure and alterations to the form of the uprights, with respect to the first version, the Leggera of 1952, led in 1957 to a solution marked by a perfect balance between solidity and lightness. “Creating the Superleggera – Gio Ponti said – I have applied an eternal technical process, that strives to move from weight to lightness. By subtracting – inert matter and weight, finding of the form with the structure, wisely and without virtuoso gestures, respecting utility and the ‘exact solidity.’

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[ flos ] presents the set of 2 String Light lamps, design Michael Anastassiades (2014) in a conical version with wallrose, white finish and decoration by American artist Shantell Martin. «Every time I take the train, I sit by the window and watch the series of perfectly parallel strings connecting the pylons, as we move at high speed. I love the way they divide the landscape and how spheres are occasionally beaded through the wires at random intervals. I also love how, in Mediterranean cultures, strings of lights are stretched between posts to mark an outdoor space for an evening party in a village square. And finally, I love how human ingenuity works around problems created by everyday things in the house (like switches and power points) that others have chosen to position where we don’t want them.» This is how Michael Anastassiades, a Cypriot designer based in London and born in 1967, describes the Spring Lights ceiling lamp. A system of tensors gives volume and three-dimensionality to the form outlined by this lightweight cord that plays with space. Light source: 1 LED Array 2700K – 1980 lm total – CRI90 – 25W, dimmer regulation through Bluetooth Android and Apple application.

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[ kartell ] presents the Bourgie table lamp, design Ferruccio Laviani (2004), one-off metal finish in tones of gold, silver and copper. Ten years after its debut, the Bourgie table lamp has become a genuine bestseller, a transverse, eclectic object that fits into a wide range of decor styles. In this tenth anniversary year, the lamp has been made with a special one-off metal finish, becoming part of the “Precious Kartell” collection. The three parts of the structure are colored in gold, silver and copper, topped by the large copper-color shade, in one of this season’s hottest hues.

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[ poltrona frau ] presents the Juliet armchair and pouf, design Benjamin Hubert (2012) in a special Nest-category leather and crimp stitching in the inner part of the seat and back. Juliet is the armchair that symbolizes Poltrona Frau’s one hundredth anniversary, winner of the design contest held by the company to celebrate this important event between twelve talented designers from all over the world. With an invitation and a challenge: to project the brand values into the future, and to do so now. The structure is created from solid beech and birch plywood. Upholstery is in Pelle Frau leather and further embellished by an innovative crimp stitching in the interior part of the seat and backrest.

what> INTERNI 60th anniversary online auction
when> may 19 > 13 june 2014
where>: auction details

icff 2014. wrap 1.

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May 20, 2014

We’re back in Chicago. For those still in town and looking for more we liked the following:

[ wanteddesign ] terminal stores 269 11th ave
This fourth-year iteration of ‘Wanted’ is comprised of collectives, emerging/big gun design, student competitions, product launches and more.

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A collective of 12+ designers from Quebec pull their resources together to make their road show affordable. [ qc design ]
icff14-chicagoland1chicagoland in new york / booth 4

Funded by grants and Kickstarter to come to ICFF the group’s focus is on the collaboration between designer and local (Chicago) manufacturing. [ chicagoland ]
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DesignApplause interviews Giulio (Cappellini), Philippe Nigro (Ligne Roset), Giulio Iacchetti (Alessi) and David Trubridge.

[ west village ]
Herman Miller and maharam conceive a tribute to Alexander Girard, Herman Miller’s director of design from 1952 to 73. The tribute is in the form of an exhibit loaded with archival artifacts of the prolific Girard. You’ll also see new interpretations of iconic furniture with the help of maharam’s textiles. The space also is conceived to be an oasis, as visitor’s are encouraged to come in and chill and have a refreshment. Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision will be open to the public thru 28 May. 446 West 14th Street.

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[ times square ]
Vitra introduces us to the new (two weeks old) Dutch boutique hotel citizenM. Probably because citizenM continues their collaborations with architecture firm concrete, book store MENDO and… Swiss design label Vitra. The lobby is topped by their rooftop bar and sky gym. [ citizenM ] 218 west 50th.

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[ soho ]
There’s a faith of (Italian) flagship showrooms offsite in SoHo. The Poltrona Frau Group three showrooms are right next to each other. Cappellini / 152 wooster | Cassina / 151 wooster | Poltrona Frau / 145 wooster. Also Alessi / 130 greene street | Flos / 152 greene

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icff14-flos-string2string lights | michael anastassiades | flos

[ javits center ]
We only found one booth of emerging designers in Javits: Christopher Gentner and Felicia Ferrone. We know both very well. This is their first ‘booth’, first collection(s). Christopher earned his reputation by building high quality furniture for designers and architects. He’s now applying this knowledge to his own designs. Felicia is an architect by training and apprenticed under Antonio Citterio. [ gentner ] [ fferone ]
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artek usa / booth 1804
brazilian furniture / 1472 & 1572
emeco / 1732
flavor paper / 1032
fritz hansen / 2022
jasper morrison ‘the good life’ / 1644
lasvit / 826
nanimarquina / 1104
samuel heath / 1548
tom dixon / 1318
vitra / 1704
wilsonart / 2248 & 2353
wolf gordon / 1332

[ upper eastside ]
italian futurism, 1909-1944: reconstructing the universe | 1071 5th ave

italian-futurism1skyscrapers and tunnels (gratticieli e tunnel) | fortunato depero | 1930

@ICFF #ICFF @wanteddedsign #wanteddesign @IndustryCityBK @NYCxDESIGN #nycxdesign

New alessi cocktail set calls back 1950s bar style.

Feb 8, 2012

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It’s only the beginning of February and already Alessi is killing it with their (Spring/Summer) 2012 collection. Last week I was impressed by Marcel Wanders’ “Dressed” collection and this week I’m digging Giulio Iacchetti’s “Ape” aperitivo set. Alessi specialized in cocktail products in the 50s and Iacchetti’s design is a clear callback to those days. Designed to be used either in the home or restaurant/bar, the set includes a bowl and spoon for mixed nuts, a container for olives, a toothpick holder, a bowl for chips, a wooden cheese board and a dish for discarded toothpicks and olive pits.

“Three little inventions have been added to the family: a self standing cocktail stick holder, which can also be inserted in the olive bowl if desired, a teaspoon with a special cavity for picking up peanuts, and a steel container with lid for concealing little bits of rubbish from view.”

I love how Iacchetti has used the same stainless steel form for both the dish stem/base and the toothpick holder, so the entire set takes on the dynamic of landscape with varying heights and materials.


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