Dezeen picks five standout installations from Salone del Mobile's new Raritas collectible design section
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
Dezeen highlights five standout installations from the first-ever Salone Raritas exhibition, a new collectible design section at Salone del Mobile during Milan Design Week. The featured works include a bronze and silk curtain by Japanese artist Kohei Nawa, a sculptural cabinet by French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, a hand-carved wooden installation by British designer Gareth Neal, a ceramic and glass piece by Italian designer Elena Salmistraro, and a mixed-media work by Dutch designer Maarten Baas. The article explores how collectible design bridges art and functional objects, with each installation showcasing unique craftsmanship and conceptual depth.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCollectible design continues to make waves, with an increasing number of design events and galleries now focusing on the art-design hybrid.
Salone del Mobile has moved into collectible design with its new Raritas section.
Each piece blurs the line between functional object and artistic statement.
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