Blengini & Ghirardelli

Italian design partnership Blengini & Ghirardelli operates on the principle that "furniture is spatial sculpture," merging architectural thinking with domestic design to redefine the interplay between function and aesthetics. Their "Armonia" bookshelf series and "Eclisse" modular sofa exemplify this vision, blending geometric precision with organic fluidity. The bookshelf features a parametrically designed wave-like metal frame paired with rotatable walnut shelves, allowing users to curate both storage and visual rhythm. The sofa, with its detachable backrests and concealed storage, transforms from linear seating to circular gathering spaces, earning the "Best Spatial Adaptation Award" at Milan Design Week 2023 for its sculptural silhouette and muted textile palette.

The duo’s philosophy is rooted in Italy’s "Artigianato d’Arte" movement, fusing traditional craftsmanship with digital fabrication. Their "Lumina" lighting collection, for instance, combines Venetian glassblowing techniques with 3D-printed titanium frameworks to create crystalline structures suspended in space. Light filters through 24K gold leaf particles embedded in the glass, casting stained-glass-like patterns on walls—a feat that secured their inclusion in MoMA’s permanent collection.

Sustainability underpins their "Circular Design" ethos, with all products featuring demountable structures and recycled materials. The "Terra" dining table, crafted from reclaimed shipwood and bio-based resin, preserves raw timber cracks alongside laser-cut brass supports, contrasting rusticity with refinement. Each piece includes a digital passport tracking material origins and carbon footprint via blockchain technology.

"Design is the poetic grammar of space," Ghirardelli asserts. Through furniture that dialogues with architecture, they prove functionality and emotion can coexist. Custom projects like the "Onda" wave-shaped screens for luxury hotels or the "Nebula" cloud-like wall installations for private residences imbue spaces with narrative depth, embodying Italy’s legacy of "timelessness and innovation" in contemporary design.

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