The best of Italian craftsmanship at Downtown Design

In its fifth year, Downtown Design will take place from the 14^th to 17^th of November at the Dubai Design District, showcasing the best of international design, including a strong presence by Italian companies. The Italian Luxury Interiors 2017 Pavilion, curated by ITA, is an unrivalled showcase of Italian design featuring 17 beautiful brands presenting unique products across a range of categories for residential, hospitality and commercial projects. The presentation will be the third time ITA will demonstrate Italian manufacturing expertise at the fair, to an audience of the region’s leading architects and interior designers.

Specializing in upholstered furniture design and production, Alberta Pacific Furniture is an export oriented company established in 1978

Headquartered in Vazzola (Treviso)-Venetian area, Alberta Pacific Furniture makes a wide variety of products which include sofas, sofa-beds, beds, armchairs, case furniture (small tables, dining tables) and furniture (dressing tables, cupboards, chest of drawers etc.). Each product is a result of constant research for distinctive style and innovation, ensuring the usage of quality materials  and a keen eye for details and finishing touches.

The handmade excellence of Borzalino

A family-run company established in 1976, Borzalino manufactures handmade high-end living and dining room furniture both for showroom and contract projects. Designed by their skilled craftsmen with a keen eye for details, each product exudes a unique charm that is typical of Borzalino.Bringing design into everyday life, Ciclotte is a real expression of contemporary living

Created by Luca Schieppati and made entirely in Italy, Ciclotte is a unique fitness tool realized by using high-tech materials like carbon, glass fibres and steel. Constructed out of the motive to incorporate work, relaxation, exercise and entertainment in a single dimension, Ciclotte has been designed to reproduce the dynamics and performance of on-road cycling and it is also ideal for high intensity aerobic training like spinning.

FANTINI MOSAICI | MARMI brings four generations of internationally renowned design excellence

The knowledge of raw materials and the manufacturing excellence combined with innovative designs and elements represent the characteristics that have led this company to build a solid reality since 1900. FANTINI MOSAICI I MARMI covers different settings with luxurious mosaics, marbles and Venetian terrazzo floors. Each setting is characterized by exclusivity and individuality to match the desires and tastes of every customer.

Frigerio 21 | Marbles brings their luxurious interior design products to Downtown Design

Frigerio 21 | Marbles transforms the marble, applying the most recent technologies and an expertise acquired in over more than 100 years of experience. The resulting product is a wise mix of tradition and innovation, unique in its own way. They cater to their customers' personal needs, in order to satisfy them with great quality customized products with the Italian twist.

l’Opificio preserves the Italian tradition in their interior and soft furnishings collection

Since its inception in 1998, l’Opificio has set its name at the top with its velvet and fabric collections for the interiors and soft furnishings. l’Opificio is part of Exclusive Brands Torino, the Torino Industrial Union network of excellence. Incorporating the designs from the Italian tradition, each piece boasts a guaranteed uniqueness.

A century of passion and culture of wood makes Listone Giordano  the high-end  brand in high quality wood flooring

Listone Giordano is a part of the Margaritelli Group, which is an epitome for its historic commitment to sustainable management of the forest in France. In the wake of a growing sensitivity about environmental issues, Listone Giordano has consciously led the way, over the past decades, to respect and reinforce the sustainable use of forest resources. All the products bring out a true aesthetic and technological revolution, integrating the application of colors, a warm and rich palette of nuances, surface treatments and finishes.

Each piece crafted with utmost attention and precision to detailing, Mabele by MA-BO has made its name known among top professionals

Mabele is a brand of the historical Italian metal carpentry MA-BO experts in the metal laser-cutting process. “Tailor of steel” is the slogan that represents Mabele at its best. Each unique piece is crafted using laser technology and iron handcrafted treatments.They offer a wide range of products which includes  interior and commercial furniture, architectural works such as staircases for private and public spaces, gates, metal cladding and outdoor. 

Founded 45 years ago, MADE A MANO | ROSARIO PARRINELLO has evolved over time

Created by Rosario Parrinello, MADE A MANO SRL has worked in close collaboration with design firms, hand-made, taking care of the manufacture and decoration of ceramic tiles and / or Etna stone, enamelling on customer need, up to a size of 3.0 x 1.5 meters, the finite elements are used for custom furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, pools, spas, shops, hotels and luxury houses.

Specializing in natural finishes for architecture and interior design, Matteo Brioni makes use of a unique material – raw earth

Their daily challenge is to go beyond the limits of material, through research and continuous development on earth use in architecture and design. The aim is to provide high performances with low environmental impact. The goal is to lend tridimensionality to surfaces and transfer the earth's sensory stimuli to the spaces.

Sardinian brand OTQ makes high quality environment friendly furniture

To sleep well is to live better. OTQ’s first product is Bisu, world’s first 100% natural cork bed, able to improve sleep quality thanks to its many beneficial properties. The absence of metallic components, the naturalness of cork, its antistatic properties protect the sleep from the destabilizing action of magnetic and electrostatic flows. Bisu is the secret of longevity.  It joins design, high quality product and performance, all in the product that we use every day for all the life.

Sartori Rugs has been weaving tales of excellence since 1882

Catering to the needs of each customer, each rug is handwoven with utmost precision, paying attention to the design and the technical know-how that is the definition of Italian design. The production is performed under the direction of Italians.Teckell – born from the exploration of unpredictable emotions

The purity of its lines, coupled with the luxurious elegance and grace of Teckell make this a highly coveted possession. Its style, harmonious and refined, achieves a perfect balance making Teckell a revolutionary adaptation of the traditional foosball table and pool table. Teckell continue his path to design excellence by using the most skilled Italian craftsmen and materials, their hands turn Teckell into a precious blend of artistic creation and technology.

A true harmony between nature and human beings, TonucciManifestodesign comes to Downtown Design 2017

Manifestodesign founded in 2006, is a brand created by designers. As the word itself says, “manifesto design” has the goal of becoming the representation of a furnishing project interpretation that makes exclusive use of natural materials processed in the least invasive manner possible, with the intent and will of concretely and tangibly promote the culture of the project in respect of nature and man, combining design and manufacturing processes. The products created by Manifestodesign, follow the harmony of nature and human being so to satisfy as much as possible those who wish to enjoy them as their “companions”.

Vetrart brings the popular tradition of working manually on each piece

VETRART, glass factory founded in 1990 by Daniele Bagnara and Alessandra Schiano, has become over time a creative team of glass masters, who continue to guard one of the most famous and popular tradition in the world, working manually each piece.  With a production staff composed exclusively of highly skilled venetian craftsmen, the company has established itself more and more worldwide, reaching now the field of lighting with a new approach to design and innovation.

Vetrogiardini - only for those who want to see beyond

The company, founded in 1974 has a great past of craftsmanship and the  know-how of the most modern glass process tecnologies. The designer has exploited all his technical intelligence and the artistically sensitivity that have allowed him to win all the rewards in the art of high brand design. The result is the first laminated glass seats line for outdoor and indoor in the world with a really strong impact in terms of communication and emotion. Emotional objects to concentrate in one product, Elegance, Astonishment and Endurance, our masterpieces can be positioned in any enviroment without altering the modern or classical architectural values, they are not only benches but glass sculptures where you can sit.

Bringing dreams and emotions to life with Zafferano – Bespoke Glass Lighting

Zafferano-Bespoke Glass Lighting directed by Federico de Majo focuses on developing customised glass lighting projects and installations.  The blown glass lighting project by Federico de Majo is based on a single modular concept. Such product lines are, in fact, modular, blending perfectly into the space in component holders that provide light from LED sources. With their exquisite Venetian style with regard to materials and production techniques, these glass elements offer endless variations in shape and composition.

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