B&B Italia – ’09 Pab and Flat C. catalogues

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The new catalogues for the 2009 B&B Italia – Pab/Athos and Flat C. systems have just printed but you can see them now and save a tree or two by visiting their site.

View the PAB ATHOS catalogue here
View the Flat C. catalogue here

We have new examples of the Flat C. on the way and our Pab units look fantastic in the 97 Water showroom.

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My favourite feature – the large sliding glass doors, they move seamlessly across the wall

New In Store – 40th Anniversary of the B&B Italia UP Series

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Designed in 1969 by artist/architect Gaetano Pesce, the UP Series was developed by C&B Italia (now B&B Italia) to take full advantage of the companies advanced manufacturing technologies.

This was not the first collaboration between the designer and furniture maker, but it was the greatest success with the UP5 and 6 (Woman and Child) instantly claiming its status as an icon. The ability of C&B Italia to transform Pesce’ ideas into such a beautiful product lead to the creation of the rest of the series. A unique collection with a distinct and quirky personality.

One memorable feature of the original UP Series was because of the foam construction they were able to vacuum pack and compress the products by about 90% to ship them flat. Only once the item was opened and came in contact with the air around it did the chair expand to its full form. Due to advances in materials the current versions ship as they are.

Come in to our 97 Water St. location and see the new Silver UP5/6.

-Kaito

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In 2000 the UP Series was revamped with the introduction of a striped fabric.

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B&B Italia & MOOOI Soho Showroom 2009

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METROPOLITAN Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett – REEL Table by Atelier OI – TUFTY TIME Sectional by Patricia Urquiola

The B&B Italia and Moooi showroom in Soho was a great two level space. It was exactly the kind of styling that I love to see from them. Very subtle with hints of color, they show modern contemporary lines in a very inviting and sophisticated way.

B&B Italia and MOOOI – Soho
138 Greene St.
New York, NY
P: (212) 966-3514
map here

We show a lot of B&B Italia and Maxalto in our showroom but it is always great to see the other combinations that you can do with the product.

My personal favorites were the outdoor REEL coffee and side table wrapped in thick polyurethane rope, and as with the Milan showroom the large Purple Harry Ottoman.

-Kaito

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B&B&3* Exhibition – Grande Papilio Special Edition in London

by Baron & Baron – Elmgreen & Dragset – Viktor & Rolf in partnership with Wallpaper* Magazine

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On display right now at B&B Italia in London are three very special versions of the Grande Papilio chair by Naoto Fukasawa.

Put together by Wallpaper* Magazine, the three design teams were each given the freedom to create one off pieces to be auctioned off to raise funds for the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV & AIDS charity.

B&B&3* Exhibition
September 23 – October 18, 2009
250 Brompton Road
London SW3 2AS

visit the Terrence Higgins Trust

more at www.wallpaper.com

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Left by Baron & Baron – Right by Viktor & Rolf

IDS West Final Day – Don’t Miss Out

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There have been some great talks the past few days and a few more lined up for today. Head down to the Vancouver Convention Center for a gathering of the cities best design companies.

Open until 5pm we hope to see some of you there.

If you miss out visit our showrooms in Gastown Monday – Saturday.
50 and 97 Water St.
www.informinteriors.com

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Vannessa has been keeping busy showing everyone the ins and outs of the Bulthaup B2 Cabinet

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IDS West Setup to an Amazing Opening

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For the last two days the crew worked hard to get our store away from store ready for IDS West. 125 floor panels and 27 wall panels make up a modular showroom of some of our top lines. Lots of great exhibitors from all around Vancouver are here showcasing their goods and Inform was happy to bring some of our favorite pieces.

Come visit our booth 706 and see all that we have to offer.

The opening night was a great hit with a huge turn out and some stimulating conversations. Niels and Nancy presented their Pecha Kucha topics on Machines and Cars but unfortunately we weren’t able to capture the whole moment for you all. Maybe next time.

A big thanks to Jason Heard and all the staff of IDS West for putting together a great opportunity for all of us.

And a huge round of applause for all the Inform and Bensen staff that shuttled, lifted, drilled, swept, scrubbed, and polished our great exhibit.

-Kaito

More images on the jump and more coverage to continue from IDS West 2009.

www.idswest.com

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New Showroom Windows and lots of new products!

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We spent the last two days moving new products into the showroom and switching out our windows! It was a lot of work but our guys pulled it through and we have lots of new products to enjoy.

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COMPASS POINTE HOUSE – Whistler, BC

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Found a great posting by Contemporist of the COMPASS POINTE house in Whistler, BC.

Designed by Sean Anderson of Progressive Concept Design and the interiors by Kelly Deck, an amazing example of a comfortable modern mountain home. Can you spot Inform’s contribution to the space?

-Kaito

More via the CONTEMPORIST

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Above: the Bensen Drop-In never looked so good

MOCO LOCO Post – B&B Italia

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We haven’t had a chance to experience these new outdoor pieces by Patricia Urquiola in our store yet but Moco Loco has posted some very nice detail shots of the Crinoline series.

Click here for more Moco Loco

Curvaceous forms wrapped by natural fibers, beautiful for indoor and out.

A striking contrast to the clean lines of the Springtime series, two strong collections for the second year of B&B Italia Outdoor.

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