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February 15, 2006 _fairs

Normann Copenhagen featured the vacuum jag Magma designed by Francis Cayouette, the soft touch finish, the form and colours definitely appeal to the senses. The danish company presented the lamps Norm 69 and Norm 03 dismantled, so it was clear how the complex structures are generated by assembling small pieces of plastic, an interesting design puzzle that challenges the user and caught my attention.
Italian Cassina put up a very dark, misterious booth. Sorrounded by a jungle of black plastic tubes which left small space to acces the inside. The internal spaces had little light, mainly backlighted walls and featured the new collection which stands for its futuristic, soft shapes. I personally love the armchair Aucklaund and the sofa Aspen designed by Jean Marie Massaud.
Walter Knoll showed the huge seating system for the office Circle, made of four parts that create an unbroken flow that allows from sitting upright to lying in relaxation. Circle can be mounted in different configurations, longest one measures 4,5 mts.

Normann Copenhagen

Cassina

Knoll