Flexform showcases new sofa line designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio

2019-11-18T06:01:00-05:00

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The new Romeo sofa, designed by architect Antonio Citterio was launched at the this year's Salone del Mobile Milano. The Romeo sofa’s delicate lines, proportions and details — like the tapered cast aluminum feet and subtle grosgrain piping that outlines the stitching and emphasizes the aesthetically balanced shapes — attest to the company’s artisan expertise.

Thanks to the perfect inclination of the seat and the generously goose-down-filled cushions, the Romeo sofa is tangible proof of the company’s ability to wed understated elegance with the utmost in comfort.

Image courtesy of Flexform.

The simplicity of the Romeo sofa design is complemented by a variety of dimensions — in depth, width, and height — that highlight its versatility. Romeo is a sofa that fits easily in residential and business or hospitality settings. — Antonio Citterio

Romeo Sofa. Image courtesy of Flexform.

The Romeo seating system is also amazingly versatile, in that it can ...

Can celebrities become successful designers? Terry Crews shows the public it's possible with his third furniture collection with Bernhardt Design

2019-05-25T11:28:00-04:00

The former NFL player is standing on the show floor of ICFF, where his third line of furniture for Bernhardt Design is making its debut [...] Crews says that he’s finding his voice as a designer and finding new opportunities to express himself. The line—dubbed Becca, after Crew’s wife Rebecca King-Crews—consists of a sofa and armchairs, which can be upholstered with any Bernhardt Design leather or fabric. (The collection can also be custom upholstered at the buyer’s request.)

Celebrities entering the field of architecture and design is nothing new. From Brad Pitt pitching his thoughts on the new LACMA design to Kanye West designing homes and visiting a famed Los Angeles architecture school, celebrities find ways to become a part of the profession. However, before the glitz and glam of Hollywood, many celebrities had other passions and pursuits before entering show business. With the news of Terry Crews actively pursuing his career in furniture design he may be the one celebrity we wouldn't want to dismiss.

Sofa from Crews' newest collection "Becca" Image courtesy of Bernhardt Design.

In Crews' case, the former NFL player and actor is not new to the art scene. Before his rise to fame in athletics and acting Crews was an avid illustrator and had a passion for fine arts as a child. He pursued art in college when he received an art scholarship at Western Michigan University. He has frequently shared his experience with art, "I had an art scholarship before I ...

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Flexform showcases new sofa line designed by Italian architect Antonio Citterio

Can celebrities become successful designers? Terry Crews shows the public it's possible with his third furniture collection with Bernhardt Design