{"id":12290,"date":"2016-08-01T09:42:17","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T08:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kissthedesign.ch\/?page_id=12290&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-04-14T13:40:56","modified_gmt":"2018-04-14T12:40:56","slug":"design-brands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kissthedesign.ch\/en\/design-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturers | Reedition of mid century design icons | Contemporary design"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since march 2012, the\u00a0design shop Kissthedesign in Lausanne, Switzerland, distributes a selection of fine design collections, with focus on high end licensed reeditions of mid century modern design icons.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”4390″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]In\u00a0exclusivity\u00a0in Lausanne, Geneva and the French part of Switzerland:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u00c9ditions Serge Mouille<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

> to the Serge Mouille collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nPrestigious collections of lighting designed in the 50’s by Serge Mouille and produced in France by the \u00c9ditions Serge Mouille.
\nDue to the rarity of Serge Mouille lighting, his spouse Gin Mouille decided to introduce a new edition originally designed in the early 1950\u2019s. The original precision craftsmanship is applied to this edition to maintain the integrity of the early work. Each shade is produced with the use of original moulds, proportions, materials and techniques. Each lamp is stamped and numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
\nThe entire Serge Mouille collection is available on order<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”19829″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]In\u00a0exclusivity\u00a0in Lausanne, Geneva and the French part of Switzerland:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Memphis Milano<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

> to the Memphis Milano collection
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1980 by Ettore Sottsass, the Memphis Group has influenced the history of design since its inaugural exhibition in 1981. The postmodernist group Ettore Sottsass, Michele De Lucchi, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Martine Bedin, George Sowden, etc. invented a playful anti-design, in reaction to the modernist maxim \u00ab\u00a0less is more\u00a0\u00bb.
\nToday the 80’s icons continue to be manufactured by Memphis Milano, without interruption since 1981. The brand produces 3 collections: Memphis Milano with original pieces from the 80s, including the famous Carlton, Tahiti, Super, Oceanic, Casablanca, among many other furniture, lamps, glassware and ceramics. Meta Memphis which includes artists’ productions from 1989 to 1991 and Post Design for contemporary creations, including many limited editions.
\nThe entire collection is available on order<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Memphis Milano catalogue<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”19800″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]In\u00a0exclusivity\u00a0in Lausanne, Geneva and the French part of Switzerland:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Poltronova<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

> to the Poltronova collection
\n<\/strong>Poltronova was founded in 1957 by Sergio Cammilli. In 1958 Ettore Sottsass became art director of the company. The manufacturer has written part of the history of Italian radical design with pieces by Sottsass, Archizoom, Superstudio, De Pas D’Urbino Lomazzi, Magiarotti, Gae Aulenti, etc. Several icons, among which the Ultrafragola mirror, the Joe armchair, the Superonda sofa, continue to be produced in Italy with the same handicraft.
\nThe entire collection is available on order<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Centro Studi Poltronova catalogue<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”4371″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]In\u00a0exclusivity\u00a0in Lausanne, Geneva and the French part of Switzerland:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bitossi<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Bitossi collection
\n<\/a><\/strong>The Italian manufacturer was created in 1921 by Guido Bitossi close to Firenze (a place with strong tradition in ceramic manufacture). The company came to design in the 50’s with Aldo Londi as art director.
\nBitossi is a reference in ceramic design for collectors and is an example of Italian excellence, thanks a.o. pieces by important designers like Ettore Sottsass and Piero Fornasetti. Bitossi always keeps alive its original craft roots, combined with a constant innovation, as visible in the contemporary production of limited editions by big names like Arik Levy, DimoreStudio and Karim Rashid
\nThe entire collection is available on order<\/i><\/p>\n

Download the Bitossi catalogue<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”4397″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Gubi<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Gubi collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nSince 2011, the Danish manufacturer Gubi reissues design icons of the 20th century, a.o by designers like Greta Grossman, Mathieu Mat\u00e9got, Jacques Adnet , Barba Corsini, Bonderup & Thorup, Robert Duley Best (Bestlite), Louis Weisdorf, etc.
\nGubi re-launch focuses on very rare pieces by the designers, like among other the Grasshopper floor light and the Nagasaki chair. The original 50’s pieces are highly collectable items and can value more then 10’000$. The high quality reissues are available for any budgets.
\nYou can order any item of Gubi\u2019s catalogue at Kissthedesign<\/em><\/p>\n

Download the\u00a0Gubi catalogue
\n<\/a>Download the cookbook 2016 by Gubi<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”10603″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Nemo<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Nemo collection
\n<\/a><\/strong>Nemo was founded in 1993 in Milan by Franco Cassina, owner of Cassina S.p.A. and by Carlo Forcolini, that felt the need of a project based on innovation, rooting in the tradition that inspired the Italian design.
\nThanks to various products that became icons of the Italian design, Nemo has gained a leading position in the lighting design world.
\nNemo reissues famous lamps by design masters from the 20th century like a.o Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Vico Magistretti, Franco Albini et Kazuhide Takahama. Thanks to the lighting division of Cassina, some rare and valuable models like Corbusier\u2019s lampe de Marseille, Perriand\u2019s potence pivotante, or CP1 sconce, are now affordable.
\nYou can order any item of Nemo\u2019s catalogues at Kissthedesign<\/em><\/p>\n

Download Nemo’s catalogues<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”14391″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Astep<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Astep collection
\n<\/strong>Founded by the Italian Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of the famous designer Gino Sarfatti and son of Riccardo Sarfatti founder of Luceplan, Astep launched its first collection at the end of 2016.
\nThe Danish manufacturer reissues the VV Cinquanta lamps designed by Vittoriano Vigano as well as lights by Gino Sarfatti (in collaboration with Flos). These design icons were produced in the 50\u2019s and 60\u2019s by Arteluce.
\nThe entire collection is available on order<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”4394″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]In exclusivity\u00a0in Lausanne:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arflex<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n

> to the Arflex collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Italian manufacturer was created in 1947 by a group of technicians coming from Pirelli and Marco Zanuso. They began to experiment the use of foam rubber and elastic tapes for the furniture brand and created avant-garde design using new materials and new technologies. It established Arflex as one of the leading design company in the history of Italian 20th century design. The Italian brand manufactures some famous design icons, like a.o, Elettra (1954) by BBPR, Fiorenza (1952) by Franco Albini and Pecorelle (1972) by Cini Boeri.
\nYou can order any item of Arflex\u2019s catalogue<\/a> at Kissthedesign.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11486″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Vistosi<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

> to the Vistosi\u00a0collection<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Fine Italian lighting design brand, Vistosi has a 500 years tradition of blowing glass. Vistosi is one of the most famous glass maker rooted in the island of Murano along with Venini. In the 60\u2019s, Vistosi enters the design history thanks to a collection of lamps designed by Italian designers like Gae Aulenti, Luciano Vistosi or Angelo Mangiarotti.
\nEach glass piece is mouth blown and ranks to the highest standards in venetian Murano glass industry. The handcrafted made of every single piece is unveiled by imperceptible differences on the surface.
\nYou can order any item of Vistosi\u2019s catalogue<\/a> at Kissthedesign.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1431443860760{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”11490″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Wohnbedarf\u00a0wb form<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Wohnbedarf collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nYou’ll find at Kissthedesign the Wolkenlampe by Susie and Ueli Berger in the Wohnbedarf edition, true icon of swiss pop design from the 70’s, as well as the lounge chair Lido by Giudici and Max Bill furniture.
\nYou can order any item of wb form catalogue<\/a> at Kissthedesign<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11494″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

SP Light\u00a0\/ Valenti<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

> to the SP Light\u00a0collection<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Valenti Luce was founded in 1929 and is a reference for Italian modern lighting design. Ever since its founding, the company has attracted renowned designers including De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi, Studio Tetrarch and Isao Hoseo. The collection by Valenti has won several awards including the prestigious Compasso d’Oro. The Pistillo, Pistillino and Hebi lamp are recognized as design icons and can be found at MoMA & the Triennale de Milano.
\nSince 2015 Valenti doesn\u2019t exist anymore but SP Light continues the production in the same conditions, the lamps still retain Valenti signature embossed.
\nYou can order any item of SP Light\u00a0\/ Valenti\u00a0catalogue<\/a> at Kissthedesign<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”columns-align-top”][vc_column width=”1\/4″ el_class=”align-top” css=”.vc_custom_1431443875360{margin-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4386″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Kvadrat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

>\u00a0to the Kvadrat\u00a0collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Danish fabric manufacturer Kvadrat was founded in 1968 and is Europe\u2019s leading manufacturer of design textiles. Kvadrat produces high quality contemporary textiles and textile-related products for private and public spaces.
\nThe entire collection is available on order<\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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