The new product collection inspired by the history of Venice is the result of a creative encounter between Daniele Lago, CEO & Head of Design at LAGO S.p.A., and Monica Armani.
Milan, 16 April 2024
For the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile, LAGO is presenting the Collezione Venezia, in collaboration with talented designer Monica Armani. Inspired by Venice’s rich history, the collection introduces sofas, tables, chairs and armchairs, breathing new life into the timeless quality of the brand’s innovative products. The city of Venice has based its prosperous history on ongoing dialogue and encounters between different cultures, as a nexus for the trading of well-known, high-quality manufactured goods dating back centuries. Its strong international vocation for new encounters is something to be rediscovered, now more than ever. From this vantage point, Monica Armani has created a new series of LAGO products, designed to become icons of contemporary living around the world – timeless, just like La Serenissima herself. "For this year’s Salone del Mobile, we’re diving deeper into what happens when people and cultures meet and contamination takes place. We chose Monica Armani from the various designers we’ve worked with to create a Venetian-inspired collection,” said LAGO’s CEO & Head of Design, Daniele Lago. “We wanted to draw on the city’s rich history as a crossroads of people and worldviews. It was clear from the start that we had a lot in common with Monica Armani in terms of how we interpret design and we quite naturally arrived at creating products that work in any part of the home. We’re pleased to be able to present those products on our stand and at Casa LAGO for Design Week”. "Working with LAGO has been a new experience for me,” commented Monica Armani. “Daniele Lago is the heart of soul of the company, and he’s built a brand with a strong identity and countless distinguishing features that are recognised in our sector. Being given this broad mandate was quite a complex challenge. Venice served as a sort of guide, with its history and everything it represents. Daniele and I immediately gelled with it. The result is a great collection of pieces, designed to become icons of contemporary living around the globe – timeless, just like La Serenissima herself. I think all our work together will serve as an important asset for the company in the coming years, as it continues to internationalise the world of LAGO design”. Some pieces from the Collezione Venezia will be on display at the LAGO stand at the Salone del Mobile (Pav. 24 | E11-F06), while the complete collection will be presented at Casa LAGO. Thanks to a collaboration with Dr. Vranjes Firenze of Fragranze d’Ambiente, visitors will be able to indulge in an all-embracing sensory experience designed to immerse them in the cultural richness of Venice. On Tuesday 16 April at 6.30 p.m. at Casa LAGO, Monica Armani and CEO & Head of Design at LAGO S.p.A. Daniele Lago will be presenting the Venezia collection in a talk exploring design from new perspectives, in relation to reality and dreams. Journalist Paola Carimati will be moderating the session.
Altana Sofa
Design: Monica Armani Altana is a modular, upholstered sofa with a neat, elegant build inspired by the traditional Venetian rooftop terraces known as altane. These secluded architectural spots are the perfect place for meeting people and relaxing. The sofa is light and linear with taut, tapered lines and abundant forms. Its visually soft cushions made from high-quality materials have been designed to offer optimal comfort. The collection’s distinctive feature is its use of oval wooden legs which intersect with the base at a 45° angle. The supports come in different coloured ash wood, plus a range of lacquered colours to add a textured touch and generate interesting interior-design solutions. Size: W. 425 cm / D. 155 cm / H. 70 cm Material: Somme S03 fabric. Bianco Finewood legs.
Altana Armchair
Design: Monica Armani Following in the same style as the Altana sofa, the new Altana armchair has real personality. Perfectly proportioned and assiduously detailed, it provides the very best in comfort. The legs and armrests are reminiscent of a wooden sculpture, and are what give this piece its identity. The armchair’s versatile design makes it suitable not only for residential spaces such as living rooms and bedrooms, but also for public spaces like lounges, chill-out areas and reading corners. Size: W. 73 cm / D. 71 cm / H. 70 cm Material: Velvet 2255 fabric. Amaranto Finewood legs.
Biza Sofa
Design: Monica Armani The Biza collection is a nod to Byzantine architecture and the domes of St Mark’s in Venice. Soft and organic in their forms, these pieces also offer order and neatness. The hallmark of the design is its imposing backrest. Projecting upwards, it rests on a tapered base, together with the seat cushions. The curved lines of this elegant design create pieces that take you by surprise, and are suited to many different situations. Modular in its build, this piece can be used to create linear or more convivial designs, for infinite configurations in your living space. Size: W. 260 cm / D. 100 cm / H. 72 cm Material: Vellus T02 fabric.
Biza Armchair
Design: Monica Armani Generously sized and curvaceous in its forms, the Biza armchair oozes comfort. The vertically projected backrest, tapered base and sinuously shaped design give this product its look, and make it suited to any style and context. With an elegant, uncluttered design, this armchair completes the space with character. Size: W. 105 cm / D. 100 cm / H. 72 cm Material: Vellus T02 fabric.
Arenile Rug
Design: Monica Armani Arenile rug Design: Monica Armani A combination of round braids creates a pattern evoking the sandy beaches of Lido di Venezia – the inspiration behind the Arenile rug collection. Available in a selection of different tone-on-tone or contrasting colours, the collection leaves you free to generate vibrant, textured surfaces with different shapes and designs. These rugs are made from special polypropylene threads offering outstanding technical properties, as well as a pleasant natural feel. Size: Ø 300cm Material: Arenile B1 and B2 rug.
Correr Table
Design: Monica Armani A traditional table on four legs and carved out of wood: it’s an image imprinted on everyone’s minds, yet also something so new you couldn’t have predicted it. Inspired by the arched arcades of the buildings lining St Mark’s Square in Venice, the Correr table with its unique, carefully designed details represents the very best of Italian woodworking craftsmanship. Imposing in its sumptuous form with tightly tucked curves, this architectural piece creates the perfect sense of harmony. Even the oval-shaped legs are elegantly poised between the round and the rectangular. Size: W. 280 cm / D. 100 cm / H. 74 cm Material: Bianco Finewood.
Correr Slim Table
The hallmark of the Correr Slim collection of tables is the oval leg design. Generously sized yet elegant in their form, the legs recall the arched arcades lining St Mark’s Square in Venice. These ultra-contemporary pieces were born from the idea of contrasting a strong, structural element with an wafer-thin top, creating a design poised between vertical and horizontal lines. The workmanship of the legs, designed to accommodate varying types of top, creates an interesting dialogue between the different materials used. Size: W. 280 cm / D. 100 cm / H. 74 cm Material: Top in matt Tuareg glass. Nero Finewood legs.
Alberoni Table
Design: Monica Armani The Alberoni table collection takes the same name as the Venetian beach, revisiting the archetype of the round table with a single central support, in both its form and in its details. The cylindrical bases are brought to life with a sculpted pattern in hollow relief: the taut horizontal line represents the beach piers and jetties, while the vertical lines punctuate the space like the cabins animating the promenade at Lido di Venezia. Available in LAGO’s extensive colour palette, plus many top materials ranging from marble and wood to ceramic and lacquered glass. Size: Ø 158 cm / H 74 cm Material: Top in Kalanuages marble. Cocco lacquer base.
Colombina Chair
Design: Monica Armani The collection is inspired by the Venetian Colombina mask, with the same elliptical, oval forms reflected in the design of the chair backs. Both sinuous and elegant in their silhouettes, the Colombina chairs are a synthesis of organic shapes and precise details. The Colombina range includes various models from traditional chairs to armchairs, and easy chairs to stools. There’s something to suit every interior and respond to all needs and functions, not least thanks to the choice of metal or Finewood legs. Size: W. 58 cm / D. 60 cm / H. 78 cm Material: Somme S113 fabric. Nero Finewood legs.
Aqualta Chair
Design: Monica Armani Evoking the raised walkways erected among the streets of Venice when high tides strike, the Aqualta chair reflects the archetypal form of a chair: the perfect balance between a simple shape and detail. No-nonsense lines and the use of a single material astound in the resulting lightweight design, which stands in contrast to the chair’s generous proportions and ultra-comfy upholstery. Deliberately playful, this minimalist piece fits in superbly with LAGO’s stylistic canons. Size: W. 48 cm / D. 55.5 cm / H. 78 cm Material: Somme S110 fabric.
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