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Italian Lighting-maker Stilnovo Returns to Milan
The historic lighting-maker's parent company Linea Light Group has opened the doors to its new home on Via…
Participation at Venice Design Week Grows, as It Enhances Its Itinerant Tour of Secret Monuments and Venues
In and around the canals of Venice, the city's artisanal heritage is imbued with design-forward creations at…
Artemest Outfits a $13.5M Penthouse in NYC’s The Greenwich
With the help of March and White Design, the online destination for Italian craftsmanship and design turned a…
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Design Firm Henge’s London Opening Ushers Era of Global Expansion
The design-forward brand founded in 2011 will cut the ribbon on its new Brompton Road space during the London…
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Highlighting the stories of its most forward-thinking designers, CB2 curates a collective of 20 talents from…
Rei Kawakubo, Architect Piero Lissoni Honored at Design Oscars
Sicilian vineyard and estate owner Francesca Planeta and Álvaro Siza were also among the list of awardees of…
A New Shrine of Design, the Interno Marche Hotel, Opens Its Doors in Tolentino, Italy
The Art Nouveau-era villa celebrates design luminaries like Gae Aulenti, Vico Magistretti, Gio Ponti, Marc…
Tom Dixon Brings London Flair to Copenhagen’s Canals
In an interview with WWD, the British industrial designer reflects on his collaboration with Denmark's Ege…
Reflecting on the Next Louis Poulsen Icon, as It Celebrates 150 Years
Chief design officer Monique Faber discussed the firm's ongoing celebrations, new book, exhibit and upcoming…
Design Holding Rebrands as Flos B&B Italia Group, Primes for Growth and Potential Acquisitions
Design Holding is now Flos B&B Italia Group, and its CEO said it has the foundations for "future growth and…
Italy’s Dexelance Unveils 1M Euro Share Buyback as Net Profit Falls in Q1
The first Italian design firm to list its shares on the Milan Stock Exchange plans to buy back shares as it…
Flos CEO Roberta Silva, a Key Figure in the Brand’s Growth, Steps Down
The company will have an interim CEO for the time being.
The Most Curious Finds at Milan Design Week
From ergonomic stemware to wireless track lighting, WWD highlights the novelties that set the tone at the…
How Kartell Democratized High-end Design, Starting with a Plastic Chair
At its dawn, plastic was heralded as a solution for the medical and food industries, only to fall from grace…