Maisonnette by Simone Simonelli

Maisonette

Italian designer Simone Simonelli presented three little mobile storage units in Milan last month.

Maisonette

Called Maisonnette, the collection is intended for small homes and each piece has a dual function; the small table can be turned upside down and used as a tray, the trolley is also a side table and the tallest piece is a bookshelf-come-clothes rail.

Maisonette

Simonelli exhibited them as part of an exhibition called Uncovered 2012 – Qualities, curated by Michela Pelizzari and Federica Sala for art organisation Careof.

Maisonette

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile took place from 17 to 22 April. See all our stories about Milan 2012 here, plus photos on Facebook and Pinterest.

Maisonette

Here’s some more information from Simone Simonelli:


“Maisonnette” in French means small house. The aim here has been to propose a collection of furnitures that meets the contemporary need of sharing functions in the microliving spaces. It is a 3 piece set: a stand/miniwardrobe, a cart/table and a basket/tray.

Materials: solid alder wood treated with natural varnish and iron rod structure.

The contemporary art organization Careof, located in the Fabbrica del Vapore – on the occasion of the 51st
Salone Internazionale del Mobile, in the framework Posti di Vista RI-CREAZIONE – presents UNCOVERED 2012 – Qualities, a project curated by Michela Pelizzari and Federica Sala.

Maisonette

What are the characteristics that give an object “quality design” status”? Durability, accessibility, functions, evironmental impact, innovation, the capacity to arouse an emotional response? These are some of the questions behind the work of six designers presented at UNCOVERED 2012 – Qualities.

Maisonette

Simone Simonelli (1980) studied Industrial Design at Politecnico di Milano and Brunel University London. He is involved in design field since 2003. He worked for different design firms in Italy and abroad. He launched his own practice in 2009.

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

Milan 2011: Bozen based designer Simone Simonelli has designed this folding chair from timber rods.

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

Called Mossa, the chair is constructed from 14 timber poles with a curved timber seat.

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

The chair won the Honorable Mention Prize at Promosedia 2010, the awards for which were presented in Milan earlier this month.

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

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Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia

The following is from the designer:


Mossa Chair wins Honorable Mention at Promosedia International Award 2010

Words from the jury:
“A fresh spin on a classic concept, a new interpretation and style in a contemporary sense: this is Mossa, an agile, accessible and functional seat – thanks to the evergreen versatility of folding chairs – which at the same time expresses its young and lively character thanks to its wide range of colours.”

Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia


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