YEAR 2025 Client: Conte Casa
Inspired by the aesthetics of Scandinavian design, the Bull chair is a combination of elegance and functionality.
Imagining a fluid structure where the wood takes on soft and harmonious shapes, the same is
composed of rounded lines, an ergonomic seat that offers comfort and an enveloping backrest.
The artisanal details such as invisible joints and smooth surfaces, reflect the mastery of the craftsmen specialized in woodworking and linear metal elements. These reinforce the structure giving it stability.
The two main elements such as the backrest and the rear legs are curved in two different directions that join in the central part creating a sort of ideogram.
Dimension: 485 × 520 × 755h mm
Materials: solid wood structure in various finishes with fabric or leather seat.
YEAR 2025 Client: Conte Casa
“TAKO” means “kite” in Japanese, and this sofa combines a light image of flying in the sky in a dream with solid comfort. As an expression of relaxation, the design language geometrically captures the Japanese instrument “magewappa” that has a softness and solidity. It expresses the emphasis on softness, the geometric contrast between squares and circles, and the coexistence of rationality and passion. The TAKO sofa is characterized by the use of a three-dimensional curved wooden frame for the backrest, which is a key element of the entire TAKO collection. It is a design piece that emphasizes the artisanal elements of human technique by combining industrial elements with high production efficiency, and is an optimized combination of human wisdom and industrial knowledge in an intermediate area that is neither industrial nor artisanal.
Dimension: 2800 × 1250 × 860h mm
Materials: solid wood frame structure, padded seat cushion and back cushions covered in fabric or leather.
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2025 Client: Conte Casa
OKE Nightstand/Cabinet uses a geometric design language that captures the softness and solidity of the Japanese instrument, the "Magewappa." "Jubako" is made of stacked wooden boxes. Half of the bentwood frame is a drawer, which is pulled out using the handle on the top edge. Based on the "Jubako" concept, the same modules can be stacked any number of times, making it a versatile storage unit that can be used as a single or double-tier low nightstand with drawers, or as a seven-tier "Septet" chest for the bedroom to store a week's worth of clothes. The design places importance on the element of craftsmanship created by human hands and is an optimized combination of human wisdom and industrial knowledge in a space that is neither industrial nor artisanal.
Dimension: 240 × 580 × 400h mm
Materials: wooden structure and drawer, marble top
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2025 Client: Conte Casa
The TAKO table uses a three-dimensional wooden structure, a key element of the entire collection, in a structure in which the table frame and legs are integrated, and is combined with a glass and marble top in various finishes to create a symbiosis of lightness and luxury. Using the traditional Japanese tool "magewappa" as a design language, it attaches importance to the artisanal element created by human techniques, and is a design piece that optimizes the combination of human wisdom and industrial wisdom in a space that is neither industrial nor artisanal.
Dimension: 260 × 100 × 750h mm
Materials: wooden structure and glass or marble top
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
"TAKO", means "kite" in Japanese, and the image is light and airy, as if flying into the sky in a dream. A bed with a curved backrest that combines the lightness of solid wood with the comfort of a sofa and bedroom furniture collection. We consider the concept of "rest and sleep" comprehensively, and design the bed room space to create a sense of peace when all items are in harmony. As an expression of the peace of sleep, we geometrically capture the Japanese traditional tool “Magewappa'', which has both softness and solidity. We have made it our design language. While emphasizing craft elements created by human hands, we combine industrial elements with high production efficiency to create an intermediate area that is neither industrial nor craft. It is a design work that optimizes the combination of human wisdom and industrial knowledge, and was realized by the Italian company Conte. Products such as beds, bedside benches, nightstands, wardrobes, bar cabinets, writing desks/vanities and standing mirrors are made from the best and most suitable materials, wood, marble, metal, fabric, leather and glass. Composed and produced.
Dimension: 280 x 240 x 100h mm
Materials: wooden structure, curved backrest with upholstered frame and rectangular bed frame with rounded corners..
Award: IF Design Award 2024 Winner / Home forniture
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2024 Client: Conte
TAKO bookshelf is a wooden bookshelf that combines the light and airy image of a Japanese kite with the well-made Italian wood furniture technique. It is a free-standing bookshelf looks like to stand up against a wall, that stores shelves and cassettes in a soft rectangular frame.
Dimension: 900 × 500 × 2200h mm
Materials: wooden structure, wooden shelves with leather part
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
The closed "TAKO" wardrobe/bar cabinet is like a minimal and soft block of wood. Like a wooden jewelry box, it protects the valuable contents cleanly, and when opened, the world view overflows. Constructed with sophisticated details such as wood, marble and high-quality leather. A hybrid and flexible Japanese concept that can be used as a bar cabinet or a wardrobe, or even combined into one.
Dimension: 170 x 600 x 160h mm
Materials: Structure in wood and metal, with top in marble, doors in wood, interior with drawers in lacquered wood and tops covered in nubuck leather or glass. Possibility of different configurations.
Awards: Archiproducts Design Awards 2024 Longlisted
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
A free-standing mirror stand from the "TAKO" series that combines a light image of flying in the sky like a "kite" with comfort. The soft wooden frame of this collection encloses the "dense" part of the mirror on the left, the "empty" part with the coat hanger and accessory tray on the right, and the drawer storage at the bottom. Wrapped in It is a functional and poetic piece of furniture that encompasses the actual figure reflected in the mirror and the imaginary figure in the "empty, sky" part.
Dimension: 630 x 450 x 160h mm
Materials: Structure in wood and metal with integrated fixed side mirror, drawer in wood and natural and lacquered.
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
The Tako collection expresses the concept union between Japan and Italy expressed through minimal design and its natural, soft shapes is Italian elegance. The collection consists of different products such as: bed, wardrobe/mobile bar, writing desk, mirror and two types of nightstand. Made with the use of different materials such as, wood, marble, metal, fabric, leather and glass. It is designed minimally with the geometric juxtaposition of square and circle, symbolically represent rationality, passion and their coexistence. Therefore, the concept is based on the use of these two shapes that generate new possibilities and visions. The rigidity of the shapes is broken by sinuous and organic curves, while not breaking the simplicity of the circle and square.
Dimension: 140 x 450 x 750h mm
Materials: Structure in wood and metal, with drawers in lacquered wood and natural wood top, door above the top with flap opening and integrated mirror with storage box. Side shelf in marble with removable tray in leather.
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
The "TAKO" series bench, which is placed in front of the bed and used for flexible purposes such as sitting or placing clothes, has a design composed of the soft curved form of this collection, and the legs are also made of wood, which is common to this collection. While preserving the character of the TAKO collection, its neutral design goes well with any bed from other series. The round seat, which is made up of track ovals, is finished with Nubuc, a high-quality leather that feels wonderful to the touch.
Dimension: 140 x 400 x 400h mm
Materials: Structure in wood and metal, with drawers in lacquered wood and natural wood top, door above the top with flap opening and integrated mirror with storage box. Side shelf in marble with removable tray in leather.
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Conte
"OKE" night table is designed based on the concept of traditional Japanese "Magewappa" and "Jubako" wooden "Bento" boxes. Half of the frame made of bent wood is a drawer, and the upper edge is used as a handle to pull it out. With the concept of "Jubako", the same module can be stacked in any number of levels, from the bedside low table with one or two cassettes, to the bedroom chest that can be stacked seven times to store a week's worth of clothes, as "Settimino", Versatile storage furniture.
Dimension: 140 x 400 x 400h mm
Materials: Structure in wood and metal, with drawers in lacquered wood and natural wood top, door above the top with flap opening and integrated mirror with storage box. Side shelf in marble with removable tray in leather.
designed by Leonardo Mercurio + Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2022 Client: Meme Design
Outdoor collection inspired by the perimeter railings of a cruise ship from which its name derives, Cruise. The collection is made of powder-coated stainless steel with upholstered seat and back cushions covered in outdoor fabric in different types and colors.
Dimension: armchair 840x780x790h mm - sofa 1600x780x790h mm
Materials: powder coated steel structure with upholstered seat and back cushions covered with outdoor fabric.
YEAR 2022 Client: Meme Design
Drop is a collection of interior furnishings made up of poufs and benches whose inspiration is the softness of water and its fluid and natural movement that it has during its journey. The main detail is found in the joint between the legs and the perimeter frame, almost like an embrace between the two key elements of the product.
Dimension: pouf 520x450x400h mm - bench 1200x450x400h mm
Materials: powder coated steel structure with upholstered seat covered with fabric.
YEAR 2022 Client: Materium
Concettuale is a table clock, but at the same time a sculpture. The idea is to imagine two circles, one of which is material and the other is imaginary determined by the hands. A fusion between the two elements that characterize and give personality to the object. As the name itself implies, it is a minimalist table clock, characterized by two main elements, the base, composed of two vertical slabs of numerically controlled marble, coupled, which support a visible circular metal ring in the central part between the two. which, crossing with the movement of the hands, create another imaginary circular ring, giving life to a real abstract clock.
Dimension: w 420mm x d 110mm x h 525mm
Materials: Base in marble, decorative elements and mechanism cup in steel and iron subsequently painted, real hands in metal painted.
YEAR 2020 Client: Meme Design
A sinuous, irregular and smooth table. The Hug coffee table is inspired by the irregular shapes of pebbles smoothed by water. The main detail from which it takes its name is a meeting between two different entities: marble and metal; specifically the inlay between the marble top and the metal disc gives rise to a hug, the main detail of the object. The Hug coffee table is a cantilever, sofa table made of two different materials: base plate and painted metal tubular structure; the object is completed with the marble surface inlaid with the circular metal disc connected to the base.
Dimension: 550x510x530h mm
Materials: Base and structure in painted metal Marble or wood top in different finishes and upper circular element in painted metal.
Photo Credit: Gianni Leonardi
YEAR 2020 Client: Azienda Agricola Lama Leone
From the Passion for the land and traditions it was born the Lama Leone farm in Palo del Colle - BA, Italy
Development of the new logo.
YEAR 2020 Client: Meme Design
The Frame collection of tables consists of wanting to define a product with main lines, in this case of the tables; these lines determine the minimal and sculptural object. The three-dimensionality, displayed in the final object, created by vertical and horizontal elements inclined at 45 ° is the main reason that allows a dynamic and different display depending on the point of view. These components are made of welded metal sheet, which when crossed together determine the main parallelepiped structure of different sizes, including a horizontal upper part inclined at 45 ° inwards, which is the base on which the top will be placed marble and a lower flat frame connecting the vertical support elements. Frame tables are created for both indoor and outdoor environments: the first ones made from a painted metal structure and a marble top of different finishes; the latter instead of a structure entirely in painted and treated metal.
Dimension: L 1200 x 550 x 300h mm M 700 x 700 x 400h mm S 400 x 400 x 50h mm
Materials: All metal structure or with marble top to choose between White Carrara marble, Black Marquinia marble and Emperador marble.
Photo Credit: Gianni Leonardi
YEAR 2016 Client: Antonio Lupi
The sinuous lines of Fe-Man represent the union of two different entities: the female and the male. Two complementary figures that harmonize with each other, creating a minimalist sculptural object. The interpretation of the washbasin in space is free, depending on the point of view from which it is observed and positioned. The functionality of Fe-Man is expressed by the material with which it was made: Cristalplant Biobased.
Dimension: w 550cm x d 550cm x h 850cm
Materials: Cristalplant Biobased
Awards 1° Prize, category Young Designers Cristalpant Design Contest / Antonio Lupi 2015
YEAR 2018 Client: Limited Series with Giovanardi Textile
ALVI is an outdoor pouf with mosaic inlays. Its minimalist design is based on a play of filled and empty spaces, which suggest continuity to its pattern. The mosaic’s texture is inspired by the fabric used on the cushion. Its simple sequence of white and light grey knots continues in tiny marble pieces of mosaic. The exciting interaction between two mediums enhances on the dark grey colour of the aluminium basement. Created in collaboration with master mosaicist Vera Belikova.
Dimension: small w 500cm x d 500cm x h 400cm large w 900cm x d 900cm x h 400cm
Materials: Laser-cut Aluminium basement painted, with Mosaic stone, polyurethane cushion covered with Giovanardi outdoor fabric.
Awards 1° Prize, category Textile/Irisun Living Textile Design Experience 2018 / F.lli Giovanardi at Sprech Agorà Design
YEAR 2019 Client: Materium
A sculpture, an object, a clock. Saturno is a table clock whose inspiration as the name implies is that of the planet, a clock like a sculpture, designed to be placed in any type of space.The clock is characterized by two main elements, namely: the hands and the structural ring that holds the whole object together. The hands are made of wood or mdf subsequently painted, their shape with the circular end is a way to interact with the rest of the elements, especially the structural ring on which 1/4 of a circle is eliminated so as to indicate two very specific points, 12 and 15. Another important element is the diagonal axis on which the mechanism and hands holder cup is fixed. This is characterized by two main elements: a metal or brass container and a wooden or marble disk, depending on the material of the base. The base instead is a cylinder that can be made of wood or marble in different finishes, where the entire metal structure will finally be fixed.
Dimension: w 520mm x d 120mm x h 620mm Materials: Base in marble or wood, decorative elements and mechanism cup in brass and iron subsequently painted or treated with galvanic painting, real hands in wood or painted mdf.
Photo Credit: Nicolò Vero
YEAR 2018 Client: Frank Wood dj
Francesco Chidichimo, aka FRANK WOOD Italy, was born in Bari in 1980. From an early age he was surrounded by environments and situations that have always made music one of his greatest passions. The first experiments in the music field led him to approach music genres such as HOUSE MUSIC, GARAGE and UNDERGROUND. At the countless local festivals in which he began to perform, they immediately followed, as early as, clubs from Puglia such as VENUS Club, PAN, SNOOPY and Jimmy’z Club, granting him the opportunity to support several national and international DJs such as: MASSIMINO, RICCI, MBG, LEO SOUND, RIKY MONTANARI, LORENZO LSP. He begins to explore different musical genres, increasingly enriching his cultural baggage. In the 2016/2017 season he is chosen as resident DJ of the KΣPLΣR Club together with Kaiser, Luciano Esse, UN: CODE and Andrew Soul. It is the collaboration with the KΣPLΣR Club that allows FRANK WOOD to join in the console, with immense honor, internationally renowned DJs such as: GENE FARRIS, INTERSTELLAR FUNK, CINNAMAN, STEVE MURPHY, DJ OCTOPUS, FABIO MONESI, DANIELE BALDELLI and others. In 2017 he joined as a DJ of the organization of events “Musica&Parole” taking part in evenings at some of the most important locations in Puglia such as Cromie Disco, Don Gió, Mandarino Club, etc., with international guests the likes of Amelie Lens, Raffaele Attanasio, Silvie Loto and others. FRANK WOOD is today an established DJ of House / Tech house / Minimal / Deeptech music.
Development of the logo.
YEAR 2018 Client: Bee Lugano + MAURI concept
Mauri concept, a concept store dedicated not only to beauty where innovation, creativity and research come together. This is why it unites with Bee, an alternative coffee, a veg restaurant, bakery products from pizzas to croissants, always hot and freshly baked, in an atmosphere full of magic.
Development of the Graphic Logo for use throughout the restaurant and concept store.
YEAR 2019 Client: Aldo Coppola
Space design for Aldo Coppola's Academy and Go Coppola, Italy's top luxury hair salon. The well-equipped space, where a variety of training courses are held, expresses a unified sophisticated white space with a stylish, functional designed mirror stand and a soft, dynamic, flowing entrance.
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Limited Series with NOVE25
Emotional Island is a jewel inspired by atolls, the ring is made entirely of 925 silver on which were created levels that gradually fade on the surface below that resume the stratifications of the earth. On the other side and characterized by a Coridone stone, it is finally finished with a glossy finish.
Materials: 925 silver handmade and Corindone stone, glossy finish.
YEAR 2022 Client: Zivella
The sofa will be presented at Orgatec from 25-28 October, Cologne - Germany. A concept creates a comfortable presence and atmosphere that flows softly in the office space.The cigar-like streamlined shape expresses a soft flowing shape that does not appear sharp edge from any angle view. The streamlined shape not only extends in the front direction, but also in the side direction, the front of the seat protrudes, and the feet are drawn in with momentum. It is a sofa gives softness and dynamism to the space.
Dimensions: w 210cm x d 69,5cm x h 69,5cm
Materials: Metal structure with padding and upholstery
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2019 Lithic Garden Exhibition Client: Errebi Marmi - Marmomacc
Stone Forest expresses the new way of the stone garden with the theme of nature, birth and life: the stone lotus pond as a symbol of life floating on the water in the organic stone forest, using special processing of four kinds of marble from Tuscany Carrara (Bardiglio, Calacatta, Statuarietto, White Carrara)
Materials: Marble
Awards "The Art Master of Stone"
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Black Out
Circles, ellipses, natural stones, futuristic structures, and planets - forms without corners transcend national and racial barriers, materials, and sizes to bring us a common feeling. ZEEBO table light, with its elliptical spherical shape, gives a soft impression and creates harmony in space. This light, which seems to be a part of nature and futuristic, gives the image of a glowing sphere comes into view.
Materials: PC, metal(disc), magnet, EVA(pad under the botton of the metal disc)
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2022 Client: CYRCUS
A centerpiece made by laser cutting a two-dimensional stainless steel plate by digital fabrication and simply bending it. A two-dimensional and three-dimensional work composed of concentric elliptical rings. It shakes naturally due to the weight of what you put inside. You can enjoy the mirror-finished surface and the matte-finished surface in a reversible manner.
Dimension: w 480mm x d 300mm x h 150mm Materials: Super Mirror Steel Technology: Laser Cut
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Dèsirèe
A wooden chair that envelops you, with a light back and legs that resemble the tips of the wings of a flying bird.
Dimensions: 520 x 480 x 750h mm
Material: wooden structure with curved wooden back and upholstered seat upholstered in leather or fabric.
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Fiam Italia
EN is a series of low tables made of colored glass fusion. In Japanese EN means "round shape" and at the same time the destiny of an encounter, as a symbol of inclusion. The glass on the top is inspired by the camellia dish, which is a Japanese tea ceremony tool. The slightly deep top floor gives you a sense of security as if you are holding something inside and there are many ways to use it. Although the top is made of glass, it has an intense color like Japanese lacquer and an elegant surface design with fused glass.
Dimension: Small ø 45 x 50 cm Medium ø 75 x 40 cm Large ø 105 x 30 cm
Materials: glass top melted at high heat, back-painted with metallic colors. Metal base, glossy black nickel finish.
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2024 Client: Riva1920
Dragons are wise, benevolent, bearers of good fortune and prosperity, and bring positive new energy to all. This design item is inspired by the dragon, the symbol of the year 2024 in the Chinese New Year. Shaped from fragrant cedarwood, it is an exquisite furnishing accessory crafted from a single block of fragrant cedarwood, making it an elegant, decorative and at the same time design element in any environment.
Dimensions: 375x140x235h mm
Materials: Cedar Wood
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2023 Client: Riva1920
Love for dogs ! Love for all animals!! Massive cheddar dog object created by a cutting machine with a 5-axis structure.
Dimensions: 450x450x430h mm
Materials: Cedar Wood
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Fratelli Guzzini
The “Essence” Trays / large and medium size with essential lines, minimal and simple design. The design image comes from the traditional Japanese tableware "jubako". It consists of neatly packing food in a square box and stacking it in double or triple layers, and the meaning is that "by stacking, happiness is layered" from ancient Japan. It's in the legend. The sloping edges, the straight vertical profile configuration, and the scratch-proof translucent bottom give the transparent material a brilliant and profound sense of luxury.
Dimensions: Large 460x320xh50mm - Medium 320x230xh50mm Materials: SMMA
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2019 Client: 224 Porcelain for Hands On Design
The Kumo tea collection is made entirely of fine Japanese Arita porcelain, handmade. The collection is composed of cups and a teapot inspired by the natural forms of clouds, soft and sinuous that caraterizzano is giving a pop impression to the two objects.
Dimensions: Teapot 238x160x145h mm Cup / plate 160x160x75h mm
Materials: Japanese Arita porcelain
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2020 Client: Giorgetti
A timeless object born from the combination of Made in Italy and oriental influences. In Japanese, "hineri" means "twist." The name of the vase recalls its shape generated by the rotation of a cylinder around its main axis, which transforms Hineri into an object of art. The vase is in marble, a material that is as resistant as it is delicate: the shape of Hineri reveals the great skills in selecting the portion of stone suitable to withstand the manufacturing process and highly qualified craftsmen capable of mastering the techniques and tools necessary for the best performance of the material.
Dimension Small vase h cm 30 Large vase h cm 40
Materials: white Carrara Marble or Nero Marquina
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2020 Client: Giorgetti
Preciousness and design, traditions and cultures meet and bring the charm of a journey into the past in the experience of contemporary living. Kiri is a bar cabinet characterised by sculptural shapes, with two doors equipped with bottle and glasses holders that reveal, in the seductive light of the LED system, a series of drawers and internal shelves handcrafted and covered in leather. Its external part is composed of vertical strips in canaletto walnut artfully shaped one by one, for a fluid and sinuous effect that reveals the ability to choose and treat the raw material, the precision of the CNC machinery, the technical preparation and the artistic sensitivity of the craftsmen of the company. The top is made of carved marble, a very resistant and equally delicate material, which requires a great ability in selecting the portion of stone suitable to withstand the manufacturing process and highly qualified workers capable of mastering the techniques and tools necessary for the best performance of the material. The handles are in bronze casting, finished and polished by hand. The finished object is the result of a wonderful choral work.
Dimension 128 cm x 60 cm x h 90 cm
Materials: Doors: canaletto walnut in natural, grey and dark finishes Top: marble in the finishes gold Calacatta, Portoro, Zebrino, purple Calacatta and Grigio Astratto Handle: brushed cast bronze Optional accessories: beech chopping boards, Bar Tender set, Crystal Stone glasses set
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2019 Client: Dèsirèe
A small table as an object, worked by hand with the glass top, with a material effect because obtained with fusion, the final effect goes beyond a simple table, beyond a piece of furniture, an object that lives. Nemu, are a series of tables of three dimensions, minimalist and light. They are made with a metal rod frame with a burnished nickel finish, while the circular tops are made of thermoformed glass with an irregular underlying surface, creating a material and natural effect.
Dimensions: Big 800ø x 200h mm, Medium 600ø x 300h mm Small 400ø x 450h mm
Material: Metal structure with burnished Nickel finish, thermoformed glass top in different finishes, Extralight transparent glass, or ice-colored, bronze and anthracite thermoformed.
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2019 Client: Bottega Intreccio for Hands On Design
The Shizè collection consists of two centerpieces of two different sizes, small and large, with a natural irregular shape, inspired by the pebbles usually found in rivers, both made of natural wicker woven by hand. In the two centerpieces we find in the upper part a saucer made of leather that will be positioned in the perforated part of the centerpiece or placed next to it, which acts both as an object holder and as a stopper for the centerpiece.
Dimensions: Large 500x440x130h mm Small 465x320x120h mm
Materials: Handwoven natural wicker
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2019 Client: Fiam Italia
The Kighi table, has a low structure consisting of a single metal module with a bronzed finish repeated 7 times in different directions that give the table a strong sculptural presence, while the glass top is covered in the lower part with cement mortar that gives the plan a material effect.
Dimensions: w 2400 x d 1100 x h750mm
Materials: Thermoformed glass top in different finishes, structure composed of a repeated metal module in different finishes.
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
AMI wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
DADELION wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
FAN wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
LANTAN wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
SAKURA wallpaper
Dimensions: Bespoke 500x300cm Materials: Wallpaper Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
STERLIZIA wallpaper
Dimensions: Bespoke 500x300cm Materials: Wallpaper Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
TATEN wallpaper
Dimensions: Pattern 62x62cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu&Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
TROPICAL wallpaper
Dimensions: Bespoke 500x300cm Materials: Wallpaper Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
TSURU wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2021 Client: Baboon
YAMANAMI wallpaper
Dimensions: Module 62x62 cm Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 Client: Dèsirèe
Alasia is an armchair with a calm and classical modern look. Its position within an environment creates a harmonious and independent image, wrapping gently the person who is sitting.
Dimensions: w 83cm x d 85cm x h 81cm
Material : Wooden structure with velvet covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Lavazza
Coffee spoon, with a grip that recalls the Lavazza cup handle, circular, with the concave part inclined to the handle that allows extreme grip during the mixing of the coffee. always coffee time
Dimensions: Variable
Material: Inox Steel
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 Client: Dèsirèe
Tomo is a collection of tables of different heights made using the matching of different materials. The wooden structure with a simple and harmonious structure, with elaborate detail, features simple configuration tables for any interior.
Dimensions: 1. width 45cm x depth 45cm x heigth 45cm 2. width 60cm x depth 60cm x heigth 45cm 3. width 140cm x depth 70cm x heigth 35cm
4. width 120cm x depth 120cm x heigth 35cm
Material: Wooden Structure and marble table top.
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Dèsirèe
Seat with structure made of wood, which gives the seat heat and lightness, using traditional craftsmanship in the band made of fabric threads in the back part, but at the same time the modernity given by the light and refined wooden structure. The fusion of these two characteristics give life to the armchair that welcomes us to relax.
Dimensions: w 73cm x d 78cm x h 70cm
Materials: Wooden structure with pillow covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 Client: Dèsirèe
Syon is a collection of rugs made of wool and viscose, inspired by color vibrations in space, leaving their interpretation free; it is composed by irregular linear elements characterized by vibrant and natural stretches. The size of the carpets varies, depending on the space in which they are placed.
Dimensions: w 300cm x d 200cm / w 400cm x d 300cm
Materials: wool
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Sawaya & Moroni
An architectural system declined to the size of the furniture, Zazen is characterized by the high "metallic wall" with vertical strips called to support the padded back enriched by cushions of different dimensions complementary to the regular and geometric surface of the upholstered seat. A modular structure able to create a "room in the room", a gathered and defined space built from the comparison of elements made to combine with the infinite.
Dimensions: Armchair w 88cm x d 84cm x h 110cm Sofa w 245cm x d 84cm x h110cm
Materials: Metal structure with pillow covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 Client: Sawaya & Moroni
Sofas and armchairs with essential lines, a cozy couch whose seated and schistored side is realized with padding with the particular seam that comes out of the dimple of the two parts in a natural way. Its peculiarity lies in the line and sculptural form in which the low structure which has the whole structure, realized in a chrome plated metal rod.
Dimensions: Armchair w 120cm x d 95cm x h 70cm Sofa w 260cm x d 95cm x h70cm
Materials: Metal structure with pillow covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Hands On Design
The AVVOL collection is enriched with the addition of two other trays, small and medium that complete the collection together with the large one. The AVVOL tray represents the softness and movement of a part of the thin tree trunk like the skin. It seems to envelop the air, but in reality any object to contain, as if expressing the life of the tree, lively, as if this object breathed.
Dimensions: L 55 Diameter h40 mm M 420 Diameter h40 mm S 320 Diameter h40 mm
Materials: Wood
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Maruyoshi for Hands On Design
Glasses made using a special and valuable technique with Japanese lacquer called Urushi, generally applied on wood and suitable for human consumption. There are several stages before reaching the final product with decorum and before applying the lacquer Urushi which takes its name this technique.
Glasses decorated with enamel in the lower part of three different colors with internal graphic pattern.
Dimensions: Small glass w6,8 x d6,8 x h4 cm Glass w8,2 x d8,2 x h8 cm High Glass w8,2 x d8,2 x h14 cm Paltes w8,2 x d8,2 x h2 cm Carafe w8,2 x d8,2 x h15cm
Materials: Glass with Urushi Lacquer
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 | 2018 Client: Andrea Luppichini for Hands On Design
The FUWAS lamp is a lamp in the eyes takes the natural vision of alabaster, a material with which it was made. L 'Alabaster is a natural material that has a certain weight, the light emerges with its lightness from space like a cloud. When we turn off the light seems to marble, but with the leakage of light, seems to be in paper because the light passes through almost the entire surface.
Dimensions: Big w36 x d36 x h23,5cm Small w18 x d18 x h12 cm
Materials: Alabaster stone
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Arita Porcelain for Hands On Design
The AVVOL collection is enriched with the addition of two other trays, small and medium that complete the collection together with the large one. The AVVOL tray represents the softness and movement of a part of the thin tree trunk like the skin. It seems to envelop the air, but in reality any object to contain, as if expressing the life of the tree, lively, as if this object breathed.
Dimensions: Variable
Material : Arita porcelain with digital printing
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Staygreen + UEarth Biotechnologies
The collaboration between U-Earth and Staygreen gives this air purifier a new name, Green-Earth, with an elegant and eco-compatible design. Staygreen is the leading company that comes from the encounter between creativity and sustainable design concept. The products of the collection, thanks to rigorous research and respect for nature, have been made with alternative and eco-sustainable materials, such as cardboard sheets and natural glues. Objects therefore communicate the essence of matter and suggest a new way of living design. The U-Earth system consists of bioreactors of different sizes in which the proprietary additive based on U-Ox® biomass is inserted and activated. The balance between the oxygen delivered to the system by the ventilator and the recirculation of water on the BioStack® membrane creates the biophysical conditions for the capture and digestion of contaminants.
Dimensions: 52 diameter x h 85cm
Materials: Cardboard and eco-leather
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Baboon
The carp, in its cyclic life, demonstrates all its strength, perseverance and wisdom. Also a symbol of nonconformity, it goes against the current, going up rivers and scascades. It is here represented on a blue background defined by a pattern representing the strong currents of the rivers and the multiple waves of the waterfalls.
Dimensions: Variable
Materials: Wallpaper Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Baboon
A background to rediscover calm and serenity in the silence of a temple. The neutral and soft hues of the landscape hidden by the fog let the Torii figures emerge and their reflection on the water's surface.
Dimensions: Variable
Materials: Wallpaper Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Baboon
Dimensions: Variable
Materials: Wallpaper Pattern Vinyl
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Fratelli Guzzini
A minimalist design for a bowl with a modern twist to the ancient tradition of oriental lacquer. An unmissable collection of colors and suggestions. Strong contrasts of colors designed according to the latest trends in home and made possible by the presence of an intermediate layer of material, thanks to 3 COLOR TECH.3 COLOR TECH, allows to give to the objects unique effects, providing combinations of materials and colors highly emotional and distinctive.The three layers of overlapping plastic, made through three successive stages of molding, allowing color effects, alternating opaque and transparent surfaces, polished and satin.
Dimensions: 20 diameter x h 8,5cm
Materials: Plastic - 3 color Tech technolgies
design for Setsu & Shinobu Ito / Studio Ito Design
YEAR 2016 Clients: Dèsirèe
Series of low tables with metallic structure made with a bas-relief pattern; the geometric composition recalls the sense of SABI, that means opposites in japanese, that is the poor in its structure but at the same time rich for its rationality and minimalism.
Dimensions: L w 140 x d 70 x h 35cm M w 120 x d 120 x h 35cm S w 45 x d 45 x h 45cm
Material: Metal bronzed structure, white Carrara, Marquina, or Emperador marble top
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2013 Client: Ercole Moretti
Set of 3 Plates, KAI, Japan Historically the shell was a beloved member of its shape, its color and its flavor.
This form is primitive colors and iconic Japanese is made with Venetian Glass from Murano, a technique typical, the only Italian.
As the organic cells that make up the human body is always in tune with the continuous regeneration murrine that
make up the object and express their evolving nature.
Dimensions: l 20 x d 17 x h 2cm
Materials: Murrine Glass
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2017 Clients: Fratelli Guzzini
A minimalist design for a bowl with a modern twist to the ancient tradition of oriental lacquer. An unmissable collection of colors and suggestions. Strong contrasts of colors designed according to the latest trends in home and made possible by the presence of an intermediate layer of material, thanks to 3 COLOR TECH.3 COLOR TECH, allows to give to the objects unique effects, providing combinations of materials and colors highly emotional and distinctive.The three layers of overlapping plastic, made through three successive stages of molding, allowing color effects, alternating opaque and transparent surfaces, polished and satin.
Material: Stainless steel and plastic
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR Marmomacc 2016 Client: GDA Marmi
Elic is a natural shaped Table; it looks similar to a helix or a cyclone, and has natural traits, that are natural and futuristic at the same time. The marble appearance is hard and cold, but also extremely smooth and sensual, thanks to its high density characteristics. The surface looks similar to a cloth, like a carpet, like an element that floats and rides in the wind the entire table simulates a continuous movement, emphasized by the ebauty of the GDA Carrara Marble, whose natural decor consists of the typical dark vein of Carrara Marble.
Dimensions: w362 x d140 x h75cm
Materials: White Carrara Marble, Grey Marble
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: Dèsirèe
The table from the DABLIU collection, according to the view perspective you take, the shape of the base can appear underdifferent forms. Contrary, the tabletop has a sinuous and irregular shape which is very harmonious. The base is made of welded metal rods and the tabletop is made of glass or chestnut wood.
Dimensions: L ld 130 x h 40 cm M ld 100 x h 40cm S ld 60 x h 40cm Hanger l 45 x d 45 x h180cm
Materials: Wood top and metal structure
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: Riva1920
In Japan, traditionally there has been a wooden box "Koori" in which important objects are being conserved. The Koori is made with a combination of wood and metal along with natural colors. The sideboard "WABI" takes inspiration of it designed as a modern reproduction, also because in Japan the beauty is contrary to the richness. "WABI – SABI" has the value against to luxurious and richness—the strong combination of simplicity and anciently. Every aspect of the sideboard WABI contains simplicity, functionality and non-decoratively that reveals the beauty of natural materials such as wood and metal.
Dimensions: w 240 x d 57 x h 85cm
Materials: Wood and Metal
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2018 Client: Dèsirèe
The Shellon bed expresses comfort and lightness. Its base has a slanting cut that makes the bed lighter and gives the impression of a suspended bed. The back board is straight in the lower part, and has a slight curve in the top part, so that the three-dimensional effect is enhanced.The upholstering has irregular wedges that remind a folded fabric. That stransmits comfortability just looking at it.
Dimensions: w 180cm x d 220cm x h 70cm
Materials: upholstered structure with leather covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2015 Client: Dèsirèe
Armchair with an high back, that become larger in the top part. Thanks to this shape, it looks like it has two wings. The thin structure, combined with a curvy shape gives the impression of a very light body.The carter is composed of two polyurethane layers, the exterior one is rigid, whereas the interior part is soft. The back is flexible and enclosing.
Dimensions: w 71cm x d 86cm x h 110cm
Materials: upholstered structure with leather covering
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Dèsirèe
Yori is a low table beside the sofa, inspired by the Japanese Bonsai trees; it's made with a metal rod and two shelves of irregular shape that go in different directions, in different finishes.
Dimensions: w 58cm x d 36cm x h 50cm
Materials: Marble top, metal structure
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Adrenalina
Modular system for office and waiting areas, consisting of an adjustable modular wall depending on the function and space that you have available in which are inserted the elements as: chairs, tables, shelves, side shelves, sofa-bed and hangers.
Dimensions: System: w 160 x d 800 x h 144cm Tall Armchair: w 73 x d 76 x h 130cm Sofa: w 73 x d 138 x h 130cm
Materials: Metal structure, polyurethane and coloured tissue covers
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2015 Clients: Ercole Moretti
Chopsticks rest made with Murrine from Murano, the central part of support is concave and welcomes chopsticks, their geometric form is interesting both as a single object or as a composition, in their packaging. The objects are also interesting in relation with their packaging, it becomes a game to remove the single pieces and put them inside again.
Dimensions: l 6,5 x d 3,7 x h 1,5hcm
Materials: Murrine Glass
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: Fratelli Guzzini
Good Luck steel coffee spoons with handle decorations that reflect the theme of luck.
Materials: Chrome Metal
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2012 Client: Reggiani
This lamp was formed by many limbs, wich makes an effect of decorative richness at the same time of minimal simplicity, it was obtained from clean forms.
The light uses a new technology LED and the diffuser of crystal glass Swarovski creates a new atmosphere of light.
Dimensions: w 12 x d 12 x h 12cm
Materials: Alluminium fusion
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: I+I
The Tiger is a very strong animal but at the same time, when it is alone, it can be scared; and it can also blend well itself in nature such as the bamboo forests which the tiger inhabits in, and so we have designed this carpet to be blended with nature by taking a natural form of a leaf.
Materials: Wool
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Aisin
The automotive technology of Aisin, a company in the Toyota Group, is hidden inside of the interactive furniture designed by the well-known duo of Japanese designers, Setsu & Shinobu Ito. They are like pieces in an archipelago that generates a natural and emotional scenario for the future.
Dimensions: Sofa w 660 x d 320 x h 75cm - Bed w 280 x d 247 x h 116cm
Materials: Polyurethane coated, LED mesh, elasto fabric, 4 sensors controlled by computer software
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Aisin
Workstation that consists of a table and two seats for sewing machine. Designed to work in the family, mother and child together for a fun creation in the house of the future.
Dimensions: Table w 105 x d 80 x h 72cm - Seat w 56 x d 42 x h 42cm
Materials: Table: laser cut metal structure; Seat: mdf structure, polyurethane padding covered with ecolather
Awards: Milano Design Award 2016 - Best Engagement
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2012 Client: Fiam Italia
The Japanese word Kamy is a word that has a very mystical meaning, for example, Kamy could mean God, High and Charter. Japan being a very old country, it is God's country, the important objects are decorated with origami paper, and hold it up as a God. Kamy word in fact has a double meaning: light and ecology, such as origami and it is important as a treasure. Kamy chair has a lightweight and environmentally friendly image as folded paper and meanwhile is a luxury leather chair. Its light weight is not only shaped, but also cause it's a stacking chair and coating removable so you can choose your finish. Not only leather but also eco-leather or other various tissues. The concept is to have ecology and luxury in one.
Dimensions: w 53 x d 46 x h 82cm
Materials: Metal structure and leather removable all-leather upholstery
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2013 Client: Lago
The will to sense the touch and the perfume from natural wood. This is the common feeling from people around the world. Nowadays, with the lack of natural materials it is not possible to have always objects in solid wood . Can we feel natural wood without having its weight? Yes. Living with a light material has been part of the Japanese culture from ancient times and it is a common topic among everyone. Kinoki means "wood of wood" in Japanese, a Natural lightweight collection of furniture pieces, made of Lago "Wilwood", to feel the raw wood in light way.
Dimensions: Chair w 53 x d 46 x h 82cm Table w 180 x d 90 x h 75cm Stool w 38 x d 38 x h 75cm
Materials: Metal structure and Wild Wood
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: Dèsirèe
LE MIDì in Japanese means heart; this armchair immediately gives us the feeling of ergonomic comfort and harmony when you look at it. As soon as you see the armchair, it gives us immediately the feeling of wanting to sit on it, and the idea of relax and calm... thanks to the material which it is made of, the chair wraps whoever sits on it.
Dimensions: Armchair w 83cm x d 77cm x h 85cm Pouf w 40cm x d 40cm x h 40cm
Materials: Eco leather
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2016 Client: Vitra at "Bath time Good time 2016"
Installation which rotates at 180 ° to change the emotional vision that belongs to us from time to time, as a personal garden, place of relaxation and reflection.
Materials: Structure of the bearing wall padded and covered in faux leather. Upholstered seat and table inside and covered with eco-leather. Porcelain toilet with padded lid covered with imitation leather. White ceramic floor with engraving. Tubular metal hanger.
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2014 Client: Mutaforma
Monstera is a term that refers to an amazonian plant, that lives only with indirect sun light even if it cannot receive the direct light. In the same way, people are able to be strong and powerful even if they live in noisy and polluted cities.
So we expressed the natural world in contrast with the metropolis.
We used a curved back wall with the backlight technology applied to the mosaic by Mutaforma.
Materials: Mutaforma Glass Tesserae
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
YEAR 2012 Client: Personal Exhibition of Setsu & Shinobu Ito at Triennale di Milano
designed in collaboration with Setsu & Shinobu Ito
