NEW HOME COLLECTION OF HANDCRAFTED ASTON MARTIN FURNITURE PREVIEWS AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK
A new furniture collection, borne of a collaboration between
luxury British carmaker Aston Martin and makers of luxury interiors and
accessories Formitalia, was previewed last week at Milan Design Week.
The partnership between the two luxury brands set out to
create a unique, contemporary, yet timeless collection of furniture, reflecting
the traditions and craftsmanship of Aston Martin sports cars.
The full collection, which will be available for sale in
September, is flawlessly handcrafted in Italy using authentic, luxurious
materials. Dark textured timbers are combined with the warm glow of brushed
brass, indulgent velvets and leathers and the open textured weaves of hand
woven Italian linens. Each piece is finished from a new choice of elegant
colours.
A highlight of the collection is a signature sofa created
from a blend of fabric, leather, wood and metal and comprising a magazine rack
in soft leather or a service table in elegant Canaletto walnut. Also on show
was a luxury sofa, with a shell dressed in incredible ‘cuoio’ leather from the
Tuscan hills and a choice of any fabric or soft leather from the range to upholster
the firm seat.
A selection of exquisite coffee tables were also on show,
crafted from exotic Sahara Noir or Breccia Medicea marble and smoked or clear
glass.
In the bedroom, the new collection features a bed which
demonstrates the sheer beauty of simple, elegant lines. Also dressed in fine
cuoio leather the bed features a futon-style mattress draped in cashmere and is
topped with two cashmere-upholstered cushions. Also for the bedroom is a
charming choice of sideboards where Canaletto walnut and leather have been
brought together to produce two classically beautiful pieces of furniture.
Completing the collection are two striking armchairs, with
seats upholstered in soft leather or fabric atop beautifully structured metal
or walnut legs.
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