Jennifer Micocci Interiors: Have a Seat = Sedersi

Potocco Italia

Who ever said you can only have one favorite? It seems that I have at least 16 in this post, but you can jump to the bottom of the page to see my true favorite! After spending almost five hours in the 'Design' and 'Modern' pavilions at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (refer to http://jennifermicocciinteriors.blogspot.it/2012/04/april-showers-bring.html) the world as we know it seemed to be ruled by seating-- all types: side chairs, stools, ottomans, poufs, benches, sofas, lounge chairs, rocking chairs, cafe chairs and outdoor seating. Oh, what am I forgetting? Well, again, a plethora of seats and each one unique in its own design. A detail that really struck me this year was the addition of zippers as an edge detail (like Bonaldo's side chair)-- no piping, self welt or trim, but a decorative zipper running around the curve of the seat back. Yet, the contrasting stitching was great too, as with Poliform's Ventura; the Drawstring Stitch ran straight down the chair back. Leather is still the primary material of choice for the seating, as with Jori, a Belgian furniture company that I happily just discovered-- and the sales representative enticed me to linger and listen longer by offering delicious Belgian chocolates-- great marketing tool! I was amused to see the vibrancy of Creazioni's upholstery (and entire collection to be honest: http://www.stile-creazioni.com/). Another brand full of inspirational designs (and soft spring colors) was Ligne Roset; Serpentine was as comfortable as it looks, snuggling the body when seated-- and it can also be used outdoors. And so, without further ado, some of my favorites...