IDSwest 2012 Recap

September 27th to the 30th, Interior Design Show West held their 8th annual show at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Many familiar faces as well as new ones were there to celebrate, share and discuss interior design on the west coast.

Short video showing a few highlights from the show.

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Antonio Citterio | Master of Modernism

1950 Meda, Italy: a pioneer in furniture design was born. One of the most under-stated designers in the business today, Citterio continues to design countless objects that most designers could only dream of creating.

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Citterio graduated in architecture at the Politecnico di Milano and since 1972 continues to design for most of the leading furniture and accessory manufacturers world-wide, such as B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Iittala, Kartell, and Vitra. B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection is designed and coordinated exclusively by Antonio Citterio.

He has also been engaged in architectural works, dealing with construction projects and interiors, both in Italy and abroad. Citterio holds lectures and conferences and his work has been extensively exhibited and published.

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Armchairs: Morgan, Jenny and Margaret

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IDSwest 2010

Last Wednesday through Sunday, at the new Vancouver Convention Centre, there was a thrill for the senses. The talented and very organized folks behind Interior Design Show West provided the interior design industry of the West Coast and beyond a chance to show off their latest and greatest. There were countless exhibits, insightful speakers and brilliant designs from well established and emerging creatives.

We exhibited some of what we have to offer in design excellence from around the world. Lines of fluorescent tape ran across our booth and over pieces that led to panels reading the names of those piece’s countries of origin.


Clockwise from top left: Bensen Format shelving prototype, Emeco 111 Navy chairs, Flos Superarchimoon lamp, Cappellini Proust chair, Zannota Sacco / Bocci 28 sercies / Bensen Brix / Vitra Vegetal chair and Flos Glo Balls / Shawn Place’s SP210


Some of the Inform team enjoying opening night with friends

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Marcel Wanders

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Marcel Wanders is originally from Boxtel, Holland and graduated from the School of the Arts Arnhem in 1988. Wanders’ fame started with his Knotted Chair, which he produced for Droog in 1996(image right).

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He has designed for B&B Italia, Poliform, Moroso, Flos, Boffi, Cappellini, and Moooi, founded in 2000, of which he is also art director and co-owner.

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Two of Wanders’ recent interior designs.

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Millennium Water | B&B Italia & 100 Mile Suites

The Millennium Water development on False Creek is quickly becoming a popular destination for interior design enthusiasts as well as those seeking new and modern residence near downtown Vancouver. The vast property is made up of several low-rise condominiums encircling an expansive courtyard and the refurbished Vancouver Salt Co. building.

Inform strives to accommodate and enrich anyone’s space with design expertise. Design, art; taste in general is subjective and can vary immensely from person to person and so Nancy and her team set out to show two very different lifestyle choices and what furniture, lighting and accessories might accompany these two equally original and unique flavors.

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B&B Italia Outdoor

As the weather starts to warm and summer draws nearer, we all start to spend more time outdoors. This includes barbeques with friends and family or just plain relaxing alone on our balconies, decks and patios.

B&B Italia has some of the most beautifully designed and exquisitely built outdoor furniture to make you feel like you’re at a top class resort while being at home.

Springtime Collection

If you’re into warm minimal design and spectacular craftsmanship than this is for you. Designed by Jean- Marie Massaud the line has soft organic tables made from Crystal Plant mixed with dramatic day beds and chaises and sofas. The frames are made from aluminum and are powder coated in a weather proof polyester for years of durability, there is even a weather proof Mahogany table top.

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Milan Salone de Mobile | Day 2 Images

We’re continuing our coverage of the Milan show with pictures from Day 2.

Above the Poltrona Frau New Deal armchair in a beautiful blue. Classic to modern with just a colour change.

See images of new B&B Italia, Poltrona Frau, Foscarini, and many others


Above, visitors of Tom Dixon’s booth are put to work making his products in his ‘FACTORY’ installation

Initial shot of Milan 2010 – City and Showrooms


above new outdoor NEMO chairs by Fabio Novembre for Driade

We received our first batch of images from Milan prior to the start of the show. These photos are of events, installations, and showrooms located around Milan.

Not all the brands show right in the Fiera Milano fair grounds. Some of the brand showrooms are almost as large as ours here in Vancouver.

New from B&B Italia, Established & Sons x Venini, and Cassina.

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Milan – Salone de Mobile 2010 Previews


above the STELLAR chandelier by Tokujin Yoshioka for Swarovski Crystal Palace

The Salone de Mobile in Milan will be starting on April 14th. With attendance of over 300,000 last year, it is the biggest furniture design gathering of its kind.

I’ve been keeping my eyes on the net in hopes to see some previews and one week to go lots of media seems to be pouring onto the net. Here are some links to some postings around the net.

Stylepark – browse through their products, many of the latest entries will be released at this years fair

Wallpaper Magazine – take a look at their Salone highlights list for some insights

Here are some that peaked my interest:

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Time for Fun in the Sun

The cherry blossoms have been blooming for sometime outside my living room window and now March has arrived with sunny Spring close on its heels. It’s time to start planning for some outdoor parties and to order some outdoor dining, lounging, and napping furniture to bring it all together. Don’t forget to add an umbrella to your list, a great way to get some often needed shade.

Representing a huge array of companies, Inform Interiors can help you plan any range of outdoor spaces in many different styles.

Remember ordering early will help ensure you get plenty of time to enjoy the perfect outdoor setting.

Any questions give us a call or email anytime.

Buy Outdoor products online at www.informshop.com

In this post you will get a brief introduction to some of the outdoor brands we work with and their products, lots to see so take a stretch.

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