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50 Jahre und kein bisschen leise – i saloni Milano 2011
11. May 2011

50 years old and still going strong – i saloni Milano 2011

When it first opened, the “Salone Internazionale del Mobile” was only supposed to serve as a platform for selling more Italian furniture to foreign...

Jeans – Design einer Ikone
7. Apr. 2011

Jeans – the design of an icon
or: to each his own

Jeans belong to everyday work life just like the office chair. Both have to fit and be comfortable. Their designs are both based on the rules of...

The Stockholm Furniture Fair 2011
7. Mar. 2011

The Brightest Northern Light of Scandinavian Design: The Stockholm Furniture Fair 2011

The world’s largest and most important trade fair for Scandinavian design was held in Stockholm from February 8-10. The fair now has a long...

Nespresso
7. Mar. 2011

Nespresso: The Aromatic World of Grand Cru

Either you have it or you don’t. And the Nespresso brand apparently has it, that certain something that sets them apart from the competition. But...

BASEhabitat
2. July 2009

What matters

Building in South Africa and Bangladesh, design for the other 90%. The BASEhabitat initiative and an exhibition offer examples of sustainable and...

1,958 white swans
14. Nov. 2008

1,958 white swans

1958 was the year when this design icon was unveiled: The "swan" by Arne Jacobsen. A jubilee edition limited to 1,958 pieces commemorates the 50th...

EOOS - Filo Table
8. Oct. 2008

Perfect Legs

The atmosphere that presents itself upon entering EOOS’ downtown studio in Vienna is befitting of the design trio’s reputation. The space is a lively...

Colours at Bene
20. Feb. 2008

Colours at Bene

Colour is information and emotion, a prime example of communication without words. Colour can manipulate and conscientiously generate certain moods....

It’s all on the surface
17. Sep. 2007

It’s all on the surface

Perfect beauty requires experience: At Bene, experienced veneer experts ensure the quality of veneered furniture through exceptional know-how. We...

History of veneering – from handicraft to industrialisation
8. Aug. 2007

History of veneering – from handicraft to industrialisation

The German word “Furnier“ (veneer) originated in the 16th century from the French word “fournier”, meaning "supplying, providing”. During...

The wonder of wood – the structure of wood
12. July 2007

The wonder of wood – the structure of wood

Despite the gamut of shapes and hues, wood is always made of the same substance. Biological processes are mostly identical too – yet: each tree is...

New Veneers at Bene
12. Apr. 2007

New Veneers at Bene