REIMAGINED
It’s always exciting when a new design becomes a bestseller. In a few special cases, it means that the manufacturer will invite the designer to turn one great product into a whole family of products. Whether they are reimagining a design with new finishes, or creating an entirely new piece of furniture, designers are always eager to build upon original...
STONE COLD
This week, we explore a series of designs crafted from one of nature's oldest and most durable materials: stone. From Stonehenge to the ancient Egyptian Pyramids, there's no denying that stone has a long history within architecture and design. Beginning simply as rock formations, marble, limestone, travertine and the like have evolved to become the foremost materials for designing both...
MAD ABOUT SAFFRON
Color was the name of the game at Milan 2016, with rich saturated hues paired up with neutral materials such as marble, raw oak, and metal to enliven and excite. One that stood out to us as particularly fresh was this warm, deep shade of saffron. This week we feature Lievore Altherr Molina's Colina chair, Verner Panton's
SUITE NY IN WALLPAPER
Entitled "Global Interiors," Wallpaper Magazine's April 2016 issue highlights the best of the best from around the world. Among the many international treasures featured are several SUITE NY products that shine bright within the glossy folds. Zeitraum's freshly launched KIN Cabinet Series by design star Mathias Hahn stands tall among the Germany-based selections while newcomer Luteca...
GRAPHITE
The perfect combination of “sophisticated,” “timeless,” and “edgy,” graphite is an exciting metallic trend that has yet to be oversaturated in any sense. From brushed steel lighting diffuser of Mark Albrecht's Eclipse light to the blackened chrome chair legs of GamFratesi's Beetle stool, take a look at these six contemporary designs in smokey grey hues, each with...
WOMEN IN DESIGN – Part 2
Part two of our series on "women in design" features five more talented designers who have shaped our industry, or are on their way towards doing so! From the iconic work of Danish design matriarch, Grete Jalk, to that of contemporary it-girl, Stine Gam of GamFratesi, the breadth of design being produced by women today is...
BOSTON HOME: Beetle Lounge Chair
BOSTON HOME: Beetle Lounge Chair With spring just around the corner, editors from all over are rounding up the upcoming season's must-have furnishings and accessories. Featured in Boston Home magazine's Flower Power shopping edit is GamFratesi's spring-ready Beetle Lounge chair. The ultra popular Beetle Lounge chair maintains its insect inspired curves and charming attitude along with a...
BOSTON HOME: Tank Decanter & Beetle Lounge
BOSTON HOME: Tank Decanter & Beetle Lounge Featured in the 2016 edition of Boston Home's annual Best Of issue are Tom Dixon's Tank Decanter and GamFatesi's Beetle Lounge chair. One part to Tom Dixon's Tank Barware collection, this decanter in copper and crystal clear glass is a must-have for the spirits aficionado. Tank is...
NEW YORK POST: Karui Trays
NEW YORK POST: Karui Trays Featured in the New York Post's Holiday Gift Guide are the stylish Karui Trays by Danish design duo GamFratesi. The perfect gift for just about anyone, this trio of trays are the ultimate combination of shimmer and sophistication. The name "Karui" derives from the Japanese meaning "soft" (in relation to the leather)...
METROPOLIS: TS Table by GamFratesi
METROPOLIS: TS Table by GamFratesi Featured in Metropolis Magazine's annual Product Issue is GamFratesi's best-selling TS Table. A collection of side and occasional tables, the TS series blends traditional Danish craftsmanship with Italian-style minimalism. Each table is supported by a sleek, black metal frame and crowned with an elegant marble top. The collection is offered in four different sizes and three...
MARTHA STEWART LIVING: Karui Trays
MARTHA STEWART LIVING: Karui Trays For the 25th anniversary issue of Martha Stewart Living, the publication features the Karui Trays by GamFratesi in their annual Holiday Gift Guide. The perfect gift for just about anyone, this trio of trays are the perfect combination of shimmer and sophistication. The name "Karui" derives from the Japanese meaning "soft"...
GUBI NEWS – FALL 2015
At the fall 2015 Maison & Objet show in Paris, trend-setting Danish manufacturer GUBI presented a half dozen new designs including mirrors by Italian master Gio Ponti, a killer dining table by Space Copenhagen, and a timeless collection of lighting by Greta Grossman. These new collections are a continuation of GUBI’s quest to launch stylish and significant designs...
T MAGAZINE: Masculo Swivel Dining Chair
T MAGAZINE: Masculo Swivel Dining Chair Featured in the September issue of T Magazine is the stylish Masculo Dining Chair by GamFratesi. Contrast defines the aesthetic appeal of this unique chair; a key component often used in the husband-wife duo's designs. The distinct, expressive backrest of the Masculo chair is aggressively masculine while the slender...
ELLE DECOR: Swan™ Sofa and Karui Trays
ELLE DECOR: Swan™ Sofa and Karui Trays In the September 2015 issue of ELLE Decor, Arne Jacobsen's iconic Swan™ Sofa and GamFratesi's Karui Trays are featured in the publication. The Swan™ Sofa is one of designers Penny Drue Baird and Kerry Joyce's selections for the top 10 settees in the magazine's the Truth in Decorating edit. Designed in...
ACHIEVING CREATIVE EQUILIBRIUM: GamFratesi and GUBI
For GamFratesi and Jacob Gubi Olsen, what happens outside the workshop directly impacts the creative processes behind each project. As advocates of quality design, three leading names behind the GUBI brand sat down with us at SUITE NY to chat about their flourishing partnership. Founded in 1967 in Copenhagen by Gubi and Lisbeth Olsen, manufacturer GUBI...
VERANDA: Beetle Lounge Chair
VERANDA: Beetle Lounge Chair Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama's selection of "Kalua Blue" for the White House china set, Veranda magazine compiled an Aloha Chic shopping edit for their July-August '15 issue. Among the publication's tropical selections is a palm tree clad Beetle Lounge chair. This lounge version of GamFratesi's bestselling collection maintains its insect inspired curves...