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Where Function Meets Form | Chapt. 1

Let’s talk about space. No, not that vast openness that you gaze up to in wonder and awe on a clear night. We are talking about utilizing your space to it’s full potential. The struggle to achieve a perfect balance of function and form in that spare room or awkward corner may have you contemplating that space with wonder and awe… let’s be honest here, complete and utter frustration at table-flip proportions.

Now before that desk goes belly up, we’re here to say that it’s possible to have your cake and eat it too. Let us introduce you to an undeniable asset for any multi-purpose room.

The Convertible

The convertible has thousands of faces and with it thousands of possibilities. Whether you’re downsizing, a recent empty nester looking to repurpose a spare room, or thinking ahead to the upcoming holidays and desperately need to carve out extra space for that growing list of overnight guests, the convertible could be your answer.

In this 3 part series we’ll go further into depth on the various convertible options, their history and recommendations on which convertible will satisfy your needs.

The Futon

It has come a long way since designers William Brouwer and Irv Wieder introduced the convertible 3-way futon to the world in 1982. After its initial popularity it got lost in college dorms and possibly dismissed by many as a sophomoric piece of furniture. It has been a tough stigma to break but all was not lost. Some of the world’s top designers saw the potential and have reimagined this versatile piece of furniture and it is almost unrecognizable as a convertible.

The futon works perfectly as a lounging area in your office or creative space. We love it because it adds an extra functionality to any room. It’s a place to curl up with a good book, a comfortable place to kick back or to sneak away and take an afternoon nap. Bonus: The option to accommodate overnight guests.

Above: Sofa Bed Ligne Roset ‘Nomade- Express’ Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez, Side table Glas Italia ‘XXX’ Side Table by Johanna Grawunder, Floor lamp Fontana Arte ‘Falena’ Floor Lamp by Alvaro Siza, Painting courtesy of D2 Art

Interestingly kids bedrooms have always been flex/multipurpose spaces. Kids need rooms designed with their comfort and needs in mind. A place to sleep, a place to do homework, a place to blog/chat/text and a place for sleepovers? This hardworking convertible will cover all the bases without batting an eye.

Above: B&B Italia Lunar sofa bed

Once those kids are ready to leave the nest for college, send them off with a convertible. Add some sophistication to their new pad with vintage Lignet Roset “Gao” chairs, which would suit any college or teens room. They’re flexible enough to accentuate any post-collegiate home as well.

Above: Convertible: Lignet Roset “Gao” chair, Side table: Molteni & C Clip, Lamp: Fontana Arte Daruma, Painting: Courtesy of D2 Art

Sure convertibles are fantastic options for the bedroom, guest rooms, offices etc… but why not let her take center stage in the heart of your home. This convertible can be a statement piece in any living room. Ideal, but not limited to loft living. It’s sophisticated, it’s playful and there’s numerous ways your primary entertaining/living space could benefit from a futon.

Above: Sofa: BR 02, cabinet: Maxalto Mida, Ottomans: Minotti Villon, Painting courtesy of D2 Art

Ready to take the convertible plunge? When deciding on the perfect piece to accentuate your home be sure to keep a couple things to keep in mind.

Ensure you have enough space around the futon to convert it from sofa to bed. For conversion every design is different with some requiring a little more space and others need little less.

For comfort and form consider what the primary purpose of your convertible will be.

For any of you needing a little extra help deciding which convertible is right for you, our skilled designers at Modern Resale are here to assist you in creating that balance of function and form with the optimal piece of furniture. The popular convertible sells quickly but we’re adding new pieces to our collection all the time. Subscribe to our email or follow us on Instagram & Pinterest to be the first to see new items coming in.

If you like what you see here, take a look at our collection of Minotti furniture USA

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Where Function Meets Form | Chapt. 2

The Daybed & The Chaise

For part 2 of our convertible series we present a classic. Some of you may be wondering why the daybed and the chaise have been included here. They may not convert per se but they are the original convertible. Minus the identity crisis. The daybed and the chaise are unwavering and unchanging and yet cater to every need. They have roots in history as deep as the chair. They maintain their shape, yet they have served multiple purposes since Ancient Greece/Rome and China as early as 206 BC. This convertible serves as a place to lounge, sleep, read, eat even. Why sit when you can lounge?

With the upcoming release of the latest James Bond flick, SPECTRE, we can’t help but think of the Prive Daybed as a quintessential pairing. For the serious lounger we’re calling out your inner 007. Perfect for those mimosa weekend mornings with the ladies or curling up with your SO and a glass of wine. This piece is versatile enough to serve as guest bed for 2 in your spare room or kick back in luxury in your den/media room while you watch some Bond classics. if you really want to make an impression go against conformity and place it in your living room. Ideal for those warm summer nights and in the winter warm it up with the trending brown sheepskin which is replacing the popular white sheepskin as the temperatures cool.

Above: Daybed Cassina ‘Prive’ Daybed by Philippe Starck, Fur Rug Minotti 'Kidassia Rug by Rodolfo Dordoni, Side Table Cassina '252 On-Off' Side Table by Piero Lissoni, Painting courtesy of D2 Art

Less of a space hog than the Prive, the Orgone chaise is as sculptural as it is functional. It can be used as seating, lounging or even napping. The Orgone does not discriminate. This head turner can fit in any room that needs that little extra something to really “tie the room together”.

Above: Cappellini 'Orgone' Chaise by Marc Newson

Now if those last two daybeds have you feeling a bit like Goldilocks here's another option. The Carnaby Daybed is a beautiful collaboration of furniture and fashion. You’ll never misplace your phone or remote again with pockets integrated into the headboard that are reminiscent of your favorite purse.

Above: Minotti “Carnaby Double’ Daybed/Chaise by Annette Hinterwirth

If this style of convertible is what you desire rest assured that there are endless possibilities, shapes and sizes to fit your need. We're especially fond of the chaise's ability to adapt to almost any space in any room. They can add that extra luxury you crave in your office, bedroom or even your ensuite. No matter your home's aesthetic there is a chaise/daybed out there that will compliment beautifully.

Above: Top Modernica Chair ‘Case Study’ Chaise Lounges Van Keppel-Green series 400 collection Center B&B Italia ‘Canasta’ Outdoor Daybed by Patricia Urquiola Bottom Paola Lenti ‘Frame’ Outdoor Chaise Lounge by Francesco Rota

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Don't Go Sideways Over Your Sides

You’ve arrived at a holiday party and your gracious host has handed you a cocktail and a plate of savory appetizers. They both look amazing but you’re left thinking, “There’s no place to set my drink down while I snack. Do I drink my entire cocktail quickly so I can free up a hand to eat?” While you’re in the middle of this all too familiar party dilemma a friend approaches to give you a hug/handshake and now you’re in another awkward moment.

This holiday season don’t leave your guests floundering . While you’re putting the finishing touches on those side dishes make sure your guests have sides to kick back and free up their hands. Accent chairs, side chairs and side tables are key to successful entertaining. We’ve paired together some pieces that we think would beautifully accentuate any contemporary or modern home.

Above: Chair Knoll Barcelona Chair by Mies Van der Rohe, 1929, Side Table Kartell Componobili Storage Units by Anna Castelli Ferri, 1969, Painting courtesy of D2 Art

Above: Chair B&B Italia Grande Papillip Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Naoto Fukasawa, Side Table Kartell Componobili Storage Units by Anna Castelli Ferri, 1969

Entertaining a group can be as simple as rolling out the good times with a classic bar cart. A well stocked cart can keep guests out of the kitchen and give you the space you need to ensure dinner comes off without a hitch.

Above: Chair Bibendum Chair by Eileen Gray for Classicon, 1929 Bar Cart Kartell Gastone Cart by Antonio Citterio & Oliver Low, 1991, Rug Kasthall Wool Rug

If you haven’t found that perfect bar cart, repurpose a tray shelf or console for the evening. Although not as versatile, they can be just as effective.

Above Left: The Rivoli Console by Eileen Gray for Classicon, 1928. This console would look divine topped with an apothecary worthy selection of glass beakers filled with your favorite cocktails.

Above Right: The Kartell Trays Shelf by Piero Lissoni will contain those inevitable spills and keep them from pooling onto your favorite rug.

Now that your sides are in order, add some hors d'oeuvres and a signature cocktail and you are on your way to an elegant and stress free holiday party.

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Your 2015 Gift Guide: For the Design Enthusiast

Handpicked by our Modern Resale team because they have an eye for the best in modern design. This holiday season, be sure to treat the design-lover in your life to the ultimate gift of style.

Secondome ‘Glass Martians’ Domes by Fabrica Gallery, 2008

Add a little flair to the tabletop with these mouth blown glass domes. Each dome is hand-crafted in Italy from borosilicate glass. A perfect gift for the entertainer to display prepared hors d'oeuvres by placing them under individually unique glass domes. These would also beautifully showcase a succulent collection or a cherished possession.

When Objects Work ‘John Pawson Bowl’ by John Pawson, 2001

Each bronze bowl is a seamless hemisphere. The intrigue of this piece comes from its simplicity and its hidden detailing that allows the bowl to sit obliquely on the surface to which it is set. A signature John Pawson piece that is part of a collection entitled ‘5 Objects’, an exploration of using traditional materials with minimalist form.

Furstenberg ‘Tao’ Vases by Kap-sun Hwang

Kap-Sun Hwang, winner of the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design, created these color blocked vases for Fürstenberg in 2003. Each vase is made of colored, not painted, porcelain. The exact cutting and re-composing of previously shaped raw material requires a great deal of experience as well as a delicate touch. These vases are another example as to why Kap-Sun Hwang is considered one of the leading porcelain artists of our time.

Fornasetti Decorative Plate

Piero Fornasetti, an Italian painter and sculptor, featured his obsession of the 19th century operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri, in thousands of his designs. Today it is Piero's son, Barnaba, who reimagines his father’s art with this remarkable home collection.

Fontana Arte ‘Daruma’ Table Lamp by Sergio Asti, 1968

Named for the egg shaped wishing dolls in Japanese folklore, this lamp is featured at the Museum of Modern art in New York. Casting a soft glow with the help of 2 diffusing elements in the hand blown glossy white glass, the Daruma Lamp adds a bit of serenity to any room.

Ingo Maurer ‘One From the Heart’ Table Lamp by Ingo Mauer, 1989

German artist Ingo Maurer has received numerous design awards and his work has been featured in exhibitions from the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam to the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Maurer demonstrates his rare artistic style beautifully with the ‘One From the Heart” lamp.

Yamagiwa ‘Geon’ Desk Lamp by Ross Lovegrove

With its organic shape and soft touch button function that opens the swing arm and illuminates the bulb automatically.When closed the Geon adorns the desktop as a piece of sculptural art. With it’s warm halogen asymmetric light distribution, it possible to illuminate a large portion of the desktop from the side without producing glare. Perfect for reading and working.

Artemide ‘Talak’ Table Lamps by Neil Poulton, 2006

Acclaimed minimalist designer Neil Poulton infused this design with equal amounts of simplicity and functionality. The arm of the Artemide Talak LED Floor Lamp rotates 360 degrees horizontally, adjusts up and down and is dimmable. It's a multi-award-winning design, and it features 80 energy efficient LED lights utilizing only 8 Watts of power making it a perfect choice for reducing energy consumption.

These lamps are also known as Talak Tavolo Work Lights / Work Lamps / Table Lights.

For other gift ideas and inspiration, explore our website and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest additions to our inventory. Last minute shoppers can breathe easy knowing all our items are in stock which means no lead time.

From all of us at Modern Resale, Happy Holidays

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High End Furniture is an Investment

High end furniture can be very expensive if purchased new, but is significantly cheaper if purchased used from Modern Resale. Used high end furniture pieces are in like-new condition, so you get the benefit of a classy ambience and beautiful look at an outstanding price. Whether it’s new or used, high end furniture is an investment worth making for several reasons. To understand why high end furniture is a brilliant investment for you to make, you must first understand what it is, where it’s used, and why it’s different from regular furniture.

What is High End Furniture?

High end furniture is furniture that is well manufactured, properly finished, and intended to last many years. High end furniture retains its value and can be passed on or resold. Whereas cheaper furniture may be made out of particle boards and other materials that aren’t meant for long-term use, high end furniture is made out of real wood and doesn’t dent or damage easily. Solid hardwoods like oak, maple, cherry, and hickory are commonly used, as well as real leather rather than synthetic as cheaper furniture options use. Luxury furniture is used interchangeably with the term high end furniture.

How is High End Luxury Furniture Different From Normal?

Companies typically make normal furniture to last a certain amount of time before being disposed of. It is not the type of furniture that is passed down from generation to generation. Normal furniture is mass-produced, so it’s not unique and is often not the centerpiece of a room.

Luxury furniture, on the other hand, is made by very skilled craftsmen, with zero margin for error, using the best materials. They can go to great lengths to give you the best quality products. Their leather or other materials may be painstakingly difficult to find and to produce, and their wood may be rarest of all, but they will get it, and transform it into a fashionable modern(or vintage) piece of art. (quora.com)

Where is Luxury Furniture Made?

As with regular furniture, high end furniture is manufactured all over the world. It is not uncommon for many pieces to be manufactured in places like Italy and France. Some of the biggest luxury furniture brands are based in Italy, including B&B Italia, Cappellini, and Minotti. It is therefore not surprising that when many think of luxury furniture, they think of Italian furniture. A common complaint that is voiced by customers about Italian furniture is why it is so expensive to purchase.

Why is Italian furniture expensive?

There will always be Italian furniture at the high end of the furniture spectrum. Discerning buyers and interior designers like it that way. But, just as haute couture fashion filters down from the Milan catwalks to high street shops, so do many of the Italian furniture designs.

The more expensive items of Italian furniture are investment pieces. They will last the test of time and can be passed down through the generations. The materials used will be premium stock, from the woods to the fabrics, and the craftmanship will be perfect. (italliving.co.uk)

What Luxury Furniture Brands Does Modern Resale Sell?

Modern Resale only sells the highest quality luxury furniture brands to ensure you always get the best quality and best price for that quality. It is for this reason that we have several select brands that we consistently sell.

Our high-end Iuxury design pieces from B&B Italia, Cappellini, Cassina, Kartell, Ligne Roset, Maxalto, and Minott, go through a thoughtful process before we determine if they meet your high standards for resale. We authenticate the manufacture and origin of each piece of furniture, inspect it to determine how lovingly it was used, and even clean it.

You can upscale for less with our top-quality new and gently used luxury furniture, lighting, and accessories.

Where to Use Luxury Furniture

When you shop the Modern Resale luxury furniture selection, you’ll find something to add beauty and function to every space. Some of the options include:

Living Room Furniture: Add seating and style to the living room with a luxury sofa. There are multiple upholstery options from which to choose and you can also select your leg finish and cushion preference by looking at different luxury brands. Cushion options typically include standard foam or down-blend. Pair it with a luxury coffee table, which has a sophisticated look and comes in several color options.

Dining Room Furniture: Create a sophisticated dining space with a high end dining table, which comes in various sizes and tabletop options. Many types of looks and colors exist for these luxury dining tables, so be sure to consult Modern Resale for what options exist for you. For a perfectly coordinated look, choose luxury dining chairs to go with the table.

Bedroom Furniture: Choose a luxury bed as the focal point of the room. Consider French or Italian inspired looks that become the centerpiece of the room. Or, impart a modern look to the space with a high end bed and headboard, which have an understated look that coordinates with most any decor.

Home Office Furniture: Browse our selection of luxury desks and high end desk chairs to find an array of pieces designed for style and comfort. If you love a modern look, check out a luxury glass-top desk. If you’re looking for a more contemporary look, we recommend desks that feature oak, cherry, or other hardwoods.

Is There More to Luxury Furniture?

The simple answer: yes! Luxury furniture extends beyond beds, chairs, tables, sofas, and tables. We also offer high end daybeds, high end rugs, high end table lamps, and high end lighting. High end modern lighting is a very popular option that is worth discussing a bit more so that you better understand how it may benefit the interior design of your home and enhance the look of your living room, dining room, or bedroom. High end area rugs are also quite popular and they, too, can enhance your living spaces.

Why Choose Luxury Lighting?

Luxury lighting is created by internationally renowned studios with prominent designers and terrific craftsmanship. As such, it makes an impression on those who see it, so if you've got luxury lights in your home, you can be sure that your visitors will admire them. High end lights add intrigue, drama and a real wow-factor to any room they're put in. They are conversation pieces and status symbols with a functional purpose: to light your room.

Whether you want flashy luxury lighting or formal luxury lighting, you've got plenty of options to choose from. You can make your living room, dining room or bedroom look modern, classic, or contemporary depending on what luxury lighting option you choose for the room. Luxury lighting adds a look to your room that few other fixtures can.

Where Can You Use Luxury Lighting?

A better question would be: where can't you use luxury lighting! Luxury lighting can be used in any room. For instance, a high end table lamp can add a look of elegance to your bedroom nightstand or living room. A high end chandelier can make your dining room or bedroom look unbelievably classy and leave your guests impressed. A luxury ceiling fan can become the focal point of your room while also keeping your room cool and comfortable.

What About Outdoors?

A common misconception is that luxury furniture is only meant for the interior of a house. However, this is definitely not the case as there are many outdoor luxury furniture options that Modern Resale offers! From the Gervasoni Otto chairs to the Potocco Loom Outdoor Sofa, you're bound to find the perfect outdoor high end furniture to enhance the look of your outdoor spaces.

We recommend outdoor furniture sets for decks, backyards, and even poolside. Outdoor luxury rugs like the Poolside Peach can add a sophisticated look to your patio, while high end outdoor coffee tables can hold your drinks while you relax by the pool. You can also find indoor outdoor luxury lighting options to hang on your porch.

Is Luxury Furniture Really Worth It?

As we've established, luxury furniture isn't cheap. With how common inexpensive and disposable furniture has become, it may feel hard to justify spending extra on luxury furniture. However, luxury furniture is more than worth it as it's an investment. Imagine being able to pass on a cherished luxury dining table or chair to your loved ones and having that passed down from generation to generation. This isn't possible with most furniture, but it is with luxury furniture items.

Even if you end up only keeping your luxury furniture for a period of time, you can rest assured that luxury furniture that is well cared for will retain its value much better than other furniture items. This enables you to resell your luxury furniture and use the proceeds to purchase another piece of luxury furniture that better fits your current needs. You may wonder what is the best way to sell high end furniture and the answer is to contact Modern Resale as we offer high end furniture resale. Contact us today for high end furniture whether you're buying or selling it!

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The Beautiful Designs of Cassina

Cassina is one of the world’s most renowned manufacturers of classic designer furniture. Their expertise in working with wood, leather, and precious metals has earned Cassina an undisputed reputation.

Cassina’s primary goal is to produce the highest quality furniture. They achieve this through the fusion of innovative industrial technology and true craftsmanship, and through continuous in-house product development and research. Cassina welcomes influences from different cultures and experiment materials and styles.

Many of Cassina’s pieces were considered futuristic when they were introduced. Time has indeed shown that they are true design classics.

From craftsmanship to industrial production

Located near Milan, the city of Meda is witness to the history of Cassina since its beginnings in the 18th century. Starting as a simple family workshop, Cassina initially produced traditional wooden furniture.

Brothers Cesare and Umberto Cassina took over this business in 1927. After the war, they turned to the mass production of modern Cassina furniture. They wanted to establish themselves in the international market. This positioning made Cassina a pioneering company in Italian industrial design.

Cassina did not abandon the traditional skills that guarantee the excellence of its production. Although the Meda factory is structured on an industrial scale, it is made up of handcrafted workstations. In the same way, ancestral materials such as wood coexist with modern components, for example, the polyurethane foam used for the upholstery of certain seats. “Mid-century modern” is the best way to describe the brand’s products that range from armchairs to tables.

A catalog that links the past and the future of design

From an early stage, Cassina distinguished itself from other furniture manufacturers by involving designers and architects in the creative process. Today, the brand has one of the richest catalogs in the history of design.

The I Maestri collection pays tribute to the origins of design and to the great designers of the 20th century such as:

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Frank Lloyd Wright

Franco Albini

It also features the creations of three great names in design, closely linked by their many collaborations:

Le Corbusier

Pierre Jeanneret

Charlotte Perriand

These pieces of furniture are grouped together under the name “LC Collection”. It includes the famous LC4 chaise-longue and the LC Casiers Standard.

The I Contemporanei collection offers surprising and innovative pieces. They’re representing the future of contemporary furniture. It includes, among others, furniture signed by:

Vico Magistretti

Philippe Starck

Patricia Urquiola

Gaetano Pesce

Gio Ponti

Mario Bellini

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Chair LC1

One of the most recognizable pieces in the collection is the LC1. It’s still as fresh today as it was when it launched in 1929. The reclining backrest offers comfort and continuous support with different working positions. The arms, made of two solid leather straps, can swivel around the metal uprights. The frame is made of polished chrome steel or matte black enamel steel, and the seat and backrest are made of:

Horsehide or cowhide

Russian red leather with matching armrests

Black leather with matching armrests

LC2 Seats

Le Corbusier created this piece in 1928 for the Salon d’Automne. It has since become one of the most durable and even imitated pieces of furniture. The Le Corbusier LC2 is available as an ottoman, or two or three-seater sofa. The frame is available in:

Polished or glossy chrome

Grey, light blue, green, burgundy, and ochre basalt

Matte black enamel steel

Lounge chair LC4

First presented in 1928, the Cassina LC4 is a relaxing seat, to quote Le Corbusier himself. The lounge chairs have been designed in such a way that the seat can slide along the base to provide an infinite number of seats. The shape reflects the natural curve of the human body. It gives the illusion of a floating chair.

The frame is finished in either polished chrome or matte black enamel, with a matte black enameled steel base. The seat mat is available in horsehide or cowhide with a black leather headrest or special beige canvas.

Charlotte Perriand's iconic furniture

Charlotte Perriand became Le Corbusier’s partner. From 1927 onwards, they designed a series of tubular metal and leather seats in collaboration with Pierre Jeanneret. These seats became icons of international design. In the same year, the Cassina brothers began manufacturing small furniture for the local market.

The meeting between the designer and the company took place after 1964, when Le Corbusier had chosen Cassina to distribute the famous chairs around the world. This was a huge success.

Charlotte Perriand collaborated with Cassina until her death in 1999. Her furniture from the 1930s to the 1960s is still reissued in series. She loved to make use of aluminum in her products. Her spirit continues at Cassina thanks to the collaboration of her daughter, Pernette Perriand-Barsac.

Incomparable furniture quality

The high level of manufacturing characteristic for the 21st century owes much to the origins of the company with a clear Italian mid-century touch. The carpentry is the traditional heart of Cassina and it’s been unchanged by the years. It’s still the center of the production wheel as the modern vintage Cassina came to life.

Organized in small teams, the craftsmen work the wood so skillfully that glue is hardly necessary for the construction of the furniture because of the precision of the joints. The remarkable quality of the material is also essential.

The different woods are selected at the source and then distributed in the factory according to their use. They are then processed with real mastery, thereby making the most of their strengths and characteristics.

Cassina considers the high level of materials as a profitable investment in the quality of the finished part. The in-house testing facility ensures compliance with UNI regulations and excellence in manufacturing quality of modern furniture.

Innovation at the heart of the brand's strategy

The boss of the Cassina brand Gianluca Armento boasts the innovative side of the company. Cassina has always focused on identifying the market potential for compatible design and lifestyle. The team is constantly doing research and testing.

Experimentation with new materials and new structural technologies has freed Cassina from the normal constraints of furniture. It's always taking into account the function of each piece. In the 1960s, Cassina developed the capabilities of plastics and injected materials. Their application in the design and manufacture of furniture has proven to be phenomenal.

If you’re looking for beautiful Cassina furniture at a great price, contact Modern Resale! We offer many unique Cassina furniture pieces that would look great in any of your living spaces.

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The History of Minotti Furniture

Alberto Minotti founded Minotti Furniture in Meda in 1948. He laid the foundations of a widely recognized Italian design that has a high-quality manufacturing process. The Minotti brand takes the pulse of the times into account when manufacturing their furniture, which is why they’ve been such a popular Italian design brand for decades now. Artisans’ hands are always working to improve state-of-the-art technological solutions.

In 1998, 50 years after its creation, it was the vision of Rodolfo Dordoni that propelled Minotti to the rank of an international brand. According to the Minotti brothers, Dordoni embodies both the figure of architect and interior designer. His style features a Milanese touch and a deep artistic sensibility.

This creative force, now inimitable, has been imprinted for 20 years in each of the collections by the artistic director. He is a blacksmith of the Minotti style, working alongside renowned designers.

The History of Minotti Furniture

The world was a much different place in 1948 when Alberto Minotti started Minotti Furniture. Although the early production was mainly artisanal, it gradually evolved and took on industrial proportions in the 1960s.

Renato and Roberto Minotti

In 1991, Minotti passed into the hands of the second generation: Renato and Roberto Minotti. They began the expansion of the company outside Italy.

Over the years, they have developed golden rules that are reflected in Minotti’s collections:

Innovation continuity

Aesthetic sobriety

Timeless elegance

Tradition and craftsmanship

Haute-couture attention to detail

Minotti & Rodolfo Dordoni

The prominent founders of Minotti in Brianza called upon the best designers early on when competitors were still making copies of old designs. The Minotti brothers focused on growth strategies for the company. They entrusted the entire design line to Rodolfo Dordoni. Since 1998, the architect has been in charge of the coordination of the brand’s collections.

The Minotti Studio

The Minotti Studio represents the heart and soul of the company. It brings together all the fields of expertise:

Creative sector

Architecture

Interior decoration

Prototyping

Engineering

Graphic design

The visual

Marketing

Communication

Unique brand identity

It is in this space managed by the Minotti brothers that new ideas, thoughts, and visions come into life and take shape. They pay particular attention to ensuring that the models are homogeneous.

The cultural matrices of different creators are channeled and unified. The evolution of the designs is controlled and adapted to the image of the brand. As a result, Minotti has forged its own distinct identity on the international market.

Alessio, Alessandro and Susanna Minotti

The family story continues. The same commitment and long-term vision that has contributed to the success of the company during its seventy years of life is also shared by the third generation. With Alessio, Alessandro, and Susanna at the forefront, the company has taken up the challenges of:

The third millennium

The digital era

The multicultural environment

Global presence and outreach

Expanding into international markets is a core aspect of Minotti’s operations. Its presence is today distributed in:

64 countries

38 flagship store

More than 400 qualified distributors

The company’s refined and international lifestyle is enjoyed in each of these locations around the world. Minotti proudly wears the “Made in Italy” label that appeals to so many nationalities.

Made in Italy

The Brianza Valley is located between Milan and Lake Como. It groups together municipalities that have become architecture and interior design legends. Among them are:

Meda

Seveso

Arosio

Cantù

With its semi-detached townships and unstyled dwellings, Brianza isn’t the prettiest region in Italy. But then unexpectedly, at the bend of a traffic circle crowded with trucks, you can find some of the best architectural buildings. They have huge bay windows, bold concrete pillars, or cladding of wood, steel, or black ceramic. The buildings are crowned with evocative names:

B&B Italia

Zanotta

Molteni & C

Minotti

Welcome to the Sofa Valley. It is here that the ultimate in Italian design is designed and, above all, manufactured. This is where the glory of the Milan Furniture Fair took place. Here you will find the most beautiful interiors and the chicest hotels in the world.

Made in Brianza

Why is this location so unique? There are many possible explanations. The first dates back to prehistoric times when the oldest woodworking tool was found in the Brianza valley.

The second is more pragmatic. According to the founder of Meridiani, the region does not offer much. It is devoid of seasides and mountains. There is only one thing to do: furniture.

Since the 19th century, wealthy Milanese families had beautiful and huge villas in this industrious area of Lombardy. They extended as far as Lake Como. These spacious and luxurious homes had to be furnished.

Epicenter of interior design

Here, there is no deviation from the “100% Made in Italy”. Some even speak of “100% made in Brianza” because most of the subcontractors are located less than 10 miles from the main plant.

The handful of companies founded before or just after the Second World War still belong to the same families. They export 60-80% of their production, which protects them from the terrible Italian crisis. Like Minotti, they continue to open showrooms in China, Singapore, Brazil, and New York.

The empire of Alberto Minotti

So what is the secret of Minotti and all these Italian companies? Several factors contribute to their massive success. All of them have their own singular history, but they often stem from the will of a man who built the company from scratch. Then, he turned it into an international empire that he then entrusted to the hands of his children. Here, Alberto Minotti is the historical founder of the brand.

Constant development process

All the codes of the high-end market are respected. This explains the prices of the furniture and accessories. From sofas to coffee tables and kitchen furniture, Minotti is constantly looking for ways to improve products in the Research and Development departments:

More discreet seams

Exclusive fabrics

Invisible handles

Leather-covered chair legs

Velvet lacquers

Crystalplant paint

Others

Combination of high-tech and craftsmanship

Minotti sofas and armchairs are characterized by the unique fusion between:

The exclusivity of artisan techniques

The search for continuous innovation in the design and development process

All of this is managed under the guidance of Rodolfo Dordoni. The high quality of Minotti upholstered furniture is also a result of the use of prestigious and exclusive materials.

The Minotti textile collection

The Minotti textile collection is one of the company’s best assets. It evolves every year to meet the refined tastes of the customers. Minotti fabrics are made exclusively with sophisticated textures and structured wefts. You can choose to cover your own custom-made armchair or sofa with:

Cotton

Lin

Caterpillar

Kashmir

Others

Personalized products are made possible by Minotti leather. This is possible thanks to the study of tanned hides and colors that are always innovative.

Tested and 100% safe products

All Minotti fabrics and leathers go through rigorous tests to ensure their quality. These tests follow the strictest ISO regulations.

Furniture collections on the cutting edge of modernity

Minotti design is all about innovative and contemporary styling. Minotti furniture gives a luxurious look to any living space.

The wide range of Minotti armchairs and sofas, furniture, and furnishing complements are manufactured with the world’s most fashionable and desired settings in mind.

Interior design

The Minotti collections are known for the elegant look they bring to the living room, but these are not the only Minotti products. Minotti also offers solutions for the bedroom. The company has a series of complements and textiles that enrich the space with carpets and cushions.

Exterior design

In recent years, Minotti has also presented a collection that is usable both indoors and outdoors.

The Lifescape Collection creates a stylistic and visual continuity between the living room and the garden or the terrace. The materials are specially designed to last over time, resisting:

Water

Wear and tear

Atmospheric agents

Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity

Each Minotti product has the value of a unique, exclusive, and Made in Italy product. It is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity and a Guarantee that attests to its originality.

Minotti dealers provide the most demanding clientele with a highly professional design, sales, and after-sales service.

Modern Resale

Visit the nearest Minotti showroom and get the unique piece that your home is missing. You can also purchase your favorite items from the antique and new Minotti collections online. Modern Resale is here to help you find the perfect Minotti piece for your home. Get in touch for more information.

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B & B Italia Furniture

From its creation, B&B Italia has adopted an innovative image of being a modern Italian brand based on industrial models. The company uses high-tech production techniques and materials such as plastic and polyurethane foams. B&B quickly established itself as one of the leading companies in the furniture market during the second half of the 20th century.

Alchemy is built up between creativity, innovation, and industrial capacity. From this alchemy emerges modern, exclusive furnishing elements that are characterized by high quality and timeless elegance. Adventure, challenge, and innovation are the key words to describe B&B Italia.

B & B Italia

The B&B Italia furniture collection was created to represent contemporary culture. B&B responds quickly to the evolution of the home environment. The modern furnishing elements are both distinctive and uniquely beautiful as a result.

Continuous research and collaboration with international designers have been key factors in the company's strategic development. It is an approach that has allowed B&B to distinguish itself from all others over the years. B&B has received many honors and awards over the years, including four Golden Compasses--the most prestigious award for industrial design in Italy.

Diversity of designs

Among the wide range of products you can find:

Sofas

Chairs

Armchairs

Tables

Desks

Cabinets

B&B’s extraordinary design and quality of workmanship has always delighted people over the years. The brand's designs decorate the interiors of exclusive apartments, hotels and buildings. The variety of designs offered allows you to choose furniture that will fit harmoniously into both minimalist and modern interiors, as well as those decorated in a classic style.

The first steps of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli

The identity of this famous brand owes everything to its founder, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli - nicknamed "il Leone" (the lion). He was born in 1926 to poor parents in la Brianza. This is both a fertile breeding ground in terms of entrepreneurship and the historical cradle of design in the province of Como in Lombardy.

Busnelli was a talent spotter and invented a revolutionary process for mass production: polyurethane foam padding. In order to build the image of the brand on which he would build his empire, he relied on unknown geniuses in architecture and photography. He then teamed up with some of the leading names in design.

Busnelli & Piano

Busnelli trusted a young architect who had not yet proven himself: Renzo Piano. Busnelli commissioned him to design the headquarters of his company in Novedrate. Even if it was not visible from the city skyline, he wanted it to be unique.

In 1971, the young architect imagined a sort of sketch of the future Pompidou Centre, which made him famous a few years later. The concept was that of a box suspended inside a tubular metal structure with--on the outside--visible and colored pipes.

Risk taking and poker moves

In the 1960s, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli's main concern was not to follow in the footsteps of the artisanal businesses that flourished in the region. The design pioneer preferred to take risks, which paid off as he managed to revolutionize the production process. From improbable poker shots to brilliant intuitions, his goal was to win the market with a managerial approach.

The origin of the name B & B Italia

B&B was initially called C&B, following a partnership with the artisan chair maker Cesare Cassina. However, Busnelli was looking at the rapidly developing plastic materials sector, and as a result, he left Cassina to his artisanal production, and borrowed his network of designers such as:

Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Vico Magistretti

Gaetano Pesce

He was always looking for ways to industrialize his own production. Forced to find the funds for this purpose because he no longer had a partner, Busnelli turned to the banks. In a grateful stroke of humor, he named his company B&B for "Bank & Busnelli".

The discovery of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli

Torn by the need to stay ahead of progress, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli found himself strolling around London at the plastic materials fair in the mid-60s. He saw a stand with perfectly round ducks, made in one piece thanks to a special mold casting. He then had the idea of adapting this process to produce a seat.

The entrepreneur returned to Italy with the recipe for the polyurethane that gave life to the famous ducks. It's a mixture of two milky liquids that--when fused together--produce a chemical reaction that creates a voluminous paste that perfectly fits the shape of any container.

New innovative technology

After his London trip, a new way of designing furniture was born. It allowed Busnelli to drastically reduce production costs and to experiment with infinite forms and shapes of furniture. An organic sofa such as Zaha Hadid's Moon System marketed in 2007 could not have been conceived without such structural simplicity.

For each of them a specially designed mold was made. It's a sort of monumental waffle iron from which the entire piece of furniture is extracted. The density of the upholstery is calculated beforehand in the same way as you would make cake dough. And by combining technological discoveries such as the use of metal instead of wood, it became possible to increase the dimensions of the seat.

This entrepreneurial breakthrough in the 1960s led to the creation of the one-piece sofas, which became so iconic and shaped the history of the company.

Innovations boom

The Coronado model, dating from 1966, represented a first revolution as its elements were assembled using only six screws, thus allowing delivery in kit form. Other inventions then followed one after the other.

In 1969, Gaetano Pesce designed a round armchair shaped like a woman's body, which he named « Up ». It is sold under vacuum and once out of its packaging, it is spontaneously inflated with freon gas to take its final shape. It is a technique that is forbidden today. This was a kind of artistic performance to which a political message was added. The chair was tied by a rope to a large ball that was believed to symbolize the condition of women in prison.

Mario Bellini's Bambole (1972) was presented at the Milan Fair that same year. It made its way into the spotlight thanks to a suggestive advertising campaign by a young unknown photographer, Oliviero Toscani. He was the controversial author of the Benetton ads. The poster, displayed in front of the stand, showed the top model of the time, Donna Jordan, half-naked on the couch. It stirred up the censorship committee. The scandal prompted unexpected success for B&B Italia.

Magic shapes

Like the materials, shapes also have a story at B&B Italia. In order to get the line of his Papilio chair accepted, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa had to revise his model several times before it was approved by the Research and Development Center. He had to lighten the prototype with his originally planned metal legs, which were considered too vintage. The result was a hollowed-out cone with a wing-shaped backrest. It was anchored to the ground, with a streamlined yet enveloping design.

As for the Crinoline armchair designed for an outdoor collection, Patricia Urquiola was inspired by the rattan of a basket brought back from a trip. She uses polyethylene fibers for this project.

Maxalto

The trademark would perhaps not have the world-wide reputation it enjoys without its more consensual line: Maxalto. The brand was founded by B&B Italia in 1975, with a focus on the reinterpretation of classic design forms.

The brand name refers to the term "Massa Alto", which means “highest” in Italian. This is precisely what we can expect from this company's products--top quality design that never disappoints.

The artistic direction of Maxalto was first entrusted to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, then to Antonio Citterio in 1993. In 2002, Antonio Citterio was entrusted with the construction of a third building. It houses:

The research and development center

The underground mold storage room

A professional showroom

The B&B Italia woodworking plant uses more traditional techniques, from precious wood veneers to shellac varnishing techniques. The aim is to design furniture whose luxury is ingrained in the smallest details.

B&B Italia : the expert of Italian design

At B&B Italia, the technologies and materials used to manufacture the products are an integral part of advanced research. Moreover, quality control is carried out at every phase of production. These manufacturing processes ensure that each product has its own identity and meets the requirements of the international market.

B&B Italia has a network of over 700 businesses who use its products located in some 50 countries. Among its customers are:

Luxurious hotels

Gourmet restaurants

Dreamy yachts and holidays cruise ships

Multi-function stores and showrooms

Huge banks

Renowned theaters

High-quality museums

International airports

Is there any secret to such a wide range of activities? Yes, there is. Not only does B&B Italia offer a very rich selection of furniture, but its expertise also enables the manufacturer to provide tailor-made answers to each customer. This is made possible with an innovative industrial tool that features four production units and a center dedicated to research and development.

Collaboration with famous international designers

B&B Italia has collaborated with the most important international designers and architects, including:

Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Antonio Citterio

Atelier Oi

Chris Howker

David Chipperfield

Ettore Sottsass

Gaetano Pesce

Jakob Wahner

Jean-Marie Massaud

Jeffrey Bernett

Marcel Wanders

Mario Bellini

Naoto Fukasawa

Paolo Piva

Patricia Urquiola

Richard Sapper

Richard Schultz

Studio Kairos

Vico Magistretti

Zaha Hadid

B&B Italia in figures

Year of creation : 1966

Factory : 28 000 m2

Workforce: 500 people, including 250 in the 3 plants

Presence: in 80 countries

Flagship-stores: 8

Monobrand stores: 40

Resellers: approximately 800

Turnover: €170 M (of which 78% comes from exports)

The term that best sums up B&B Italia is quality. Since its creation, the research center has allowed it to become an industrial company at the service of design. Busnelli has devoted 3% of the company's revenue to it. As a result, thousands of innovative projects have been created and spread on a global scale.

B&B Italia is a world-famous brand because it exported its products very early on. The policy of opening flagship-stores, initiated in 2001 in France, has had an impact on its great notoriety.

The first flagship in Paris

A new space entirely dedicated to the Italian brand B&B Italia has opened up in the historic district of Paris. It was natural for B&B Italia to partner with the leading distributor Silvera for its first Parisian flagship store.

The prestigious Italian publisher is located in a former customs listed building. The layout was entrusted to the architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud, who transformed the 8,000 square feet location to reflect the image of B&B: creative and modern.

The showroom’s layout

The three levels of the building are connected by a smoked glass staircase that is more than 100 feet high. The home, outdoor and project collections of B&B Italia are displayed on each platform.

Collections for the interior, exterior and public spaces with sofas and outdoor furniture fill the ground floor and the basement. Offices, large meeting tables and rest areas for the tertiary sector are located on the 1st floor.

Iconic collections

The setting is immaculate, fluid and luminous. It fades away to highlight the lines and curves of the furniture, so that you can discover the brand's best-sellers such as:

The Up collection signed by Gaetano Pesce

The Moon System by Zaha Hadid

The Crinoline armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola

Jean-Marie Massaud's sublime daybed

The Luis sofa by Antonio Citterio

And much more

B&B Italia's contract business

B&B Italia's contract business is now responsible for a big part of its overall revenue. Sales Director Roberto Barbazza says that this is a very good time for the contract business, especially in Europe.

He also mentions the Olympic Games in London, which brought B&B some prestigious projects. These include the luxurious Bulgari Hotel and the Café Royal Hotel.

B&B designer Piero Lissoni worked on the beautiful Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. The brand has also signed with the Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg in Sweden, and the Clarion in Norway.

Discover the durability secret of this emblematic brand

To look at the duration is to evoke that of the products themselves. It would not be wrong to say that a B&B Italia sofa or armchair is indestructible. To understand why, you have to drop the cover and dive into the soul of the product, both in the literal and figurative sense.

After Piero Ambrogio Busnelli discovered polyurethane foam at the event in London, he developed it into an extraordinary product for the manufacture of armchairs and sofas with original shapes.

By combining this cold-molded material with a metal frame, it becomes possible to obtain a comfortable and resistant seat, and to do so without the traditional wooden structure. As a result, the shapes given by a metal mold are freed up and can adopt any fantasy in terms of dimensions and design.

Behind the scenes of furniture production

At the factory, production is divided into two lines:

Sofas

Armchairs and footstools

A carousel is used to hold the molds that rotate for about 20 minutes. The polyurethane foam is cold injected, swells to 40 times its initial volume and solidifies.

The workers then simply have to remove the sofa or armchair from the mold and remove the remaining residue. The garment department then takes over, preparing the leathers and fabrics that have been checked one by one and then assembled. The last step is to cover the foam with a protective layer of Dacron, a synthetic textile, which gives it more flexibility before the final dressing.

B&B Italia is able to create custom-made products for both individuals and contracts. The company uses both the products of the collection, but can modify the size or the finishes as well. B&B can also create tailor-made products with architects, or even manage an entire project, like a hotel for example.

The fabric

The fabrics used are the result of rigorous research. They are a mixture of natural and synthetic yarns, tested for their resistance to all types of use. Some fabrics are also subjected to treatments to increase their performance tenfold and meet customer expectations.

The leather

Whether it is the Diesis sofa or the Mart armchair, the beauty and suppleness of the leather used is amazing. And this is not surprising, because the brand pays particular attention to the origin of its skins.

The selected leathers come from animals bred within the European Union. All demonstrate a guarantee of care and attention to the animal's well-being.

To preserve the excellence of this raw material, treatments and finishes ensure optimal conservation of the natural characteristics of the leather.

The wood

As far as wood is concerned, the Italian designer is banking on American white oak rift. It’s easily recognizable by its straight and irregular fiber, with a texture that is sometimes a little coarse.

Rosewood comes from controlled cultivation in Latin America. Its veins with chromatic reflections make this wood an inimitable and unique species.

The teak used for outdoor collections is one of the most prestigious tropical woods. Its exceptional qualities against bad weather and its natural fatty resin increase its impermeability and make it extremely resistant.

The marble

The different marbles offered by B&B Italia have two types of finishes, depending on the customer's expectations: matte or varnished. An anti-stain treatment slows down the absorption of liquids. The polyester varnish enhances the marked veining and chromatic reflections of the marbles.

There’s a big selection, which includes:

Emperador marble

White Calacatta marble

Marquinia black marble

With all these options, you are sure to find the perfect marble look.

Family business in the hands of global investors

B&B Italia has always been run by its founder, who was very intuitive and visionary. When he became sick, his son made the decision to bring in investors.

In 2011, he bought B&B from the private financial company Opera, which obtained a majority stake in 2002. He has been running the company with his brother since the death of their father in 2014.

Investindustrial has been alongside B&B Italia since 2015. It provides a vision for the future and motivates the development of the company's communication. A year later, the company bought out his fellow businesses Arclinea and Azucena. Arclinea is a high-end chef and Azucena owns the archives and the rights to the designer's creations, Luigi Caccia Dominioni.

In 2016, B&B Italia celebrated its 50th anniversary by presenting limited edition pieces at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

International Design Group

As part of the International Design Group, B&B Italia joins two small and medium-sized lighting specialists--the Danish Louis Poulsen and the Italian Flos. For its part, Flos acquired the outdoor lighting manufacturer Ariès.

All of these companies carry out most of their business outside Italy. Exports account for 80% of B&B Italia's sales--40% of which are in the United States and China--and 65% at Arclinea. The chef has just launched his first showroom in Paris in Beaupassage, the small luxury mall.

These brands enjoy a strong image with architects and decorators and are generating a growing share of their business through contracts to fit out:

Concert halls

Yachts

Hotels

And other luxury boutiques

Within the same entity, it will be easier for them to create large showrooms to highlight their offerings. The first of its kind has already opened in Paris, bringing together the Boffi, De Padova and MA/U Studio brands.

Awards

The visionary spirit of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli always seems to hover in the corridors, taking the company to other territories.

Awarded four Compasso d'Oro awards--one of which was given to the company itself in 1989--B&B Italia can boast of having earned a special place in the furniture industry. The company is supported by prestigious collaborations.

Tips for choosing furniture colors

We can increase the aesthetic value of the living room by making appropriate color adjustments. For example, the fashionable and timeless combination of white and black requires using appropriate proportions with a clear advantage of one color. Grey is also popular in interior design, but it is good to break through it with a flashy color. A bit of turquoise, yellow or red in decorative elements is all it takes.

Tips to arrange your interior with taste

Healthy moderation should also be maintained when choosing forms of furniture. A coffee table inspired by a shell shape is enough to emphasize the modern character of the living room. Therefore, there is no need to duplicate this pattern of design, as you do not want it to become desperately kitschy.

Visit Modern Resale’s website and shop your favorite collection from this fantastic Italian designer. More information can be found by clicking any of the links near the top of this page.

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Designer Furniture Los Angeles – What is it?

Whether you're an expert or a beginner in the field of high-end furniture design, finding a precious gem can be done online on dedicated platforms. Faced with the multitude of designer furniture, it’s sometimes difficult to find your way around. In Los Angeles, authenticity is more prized than ever. Modern Resale makes it easy to find designer furniture Los Angeles.

The timeless style of designer furniture can be found in all types of interiors--from the classic living room to the contemporary office in Los Angeles. Because this furniture never goes out of style, it will always be a safe investment as well. Want to get your designer furniture for less? Here’s all you need to know.

Designer Furniture

Decorating your home with second-hand furniture is not only proof of your good personal taste, but it’s also a way to recycle this furniture and promote sustainable consumption.

High end designer furniture is attractive, comfortable and inspires relaxation and conviviality--just like the city of Los Angeles where this trend has succeeded the most. It is therefore possible to find tables with geometric shapes such as square, rectangle and oval, which are combined with more rounded or more upholstered chairs.

In designer furniture on consignment, you will find many exceptional pieces that perfectly illustrate the second half of the century's taste for furniture with sleek, sober designs. Moreover, designer furniture resale is also a good investment in LA. These collector's items are timeless and their value will probably never stop increasing as a result.

Luxury designer furniture store

Furniture is one of the key pieces in interior design. We at Modern Resale can definitely attest to the fact that it’s possible to combine functionality with aesthetics. Furniture stores choose their products with the greatest care to have a home that looks just the way you want it to.

These shops connect buyers and sellers of high-end design and vintage furniture, accessories and artwork. Each product is approved by a team of experts that includes an auctioneer. It has to be the best designer furniture in L.A. The furniture is selected on criteria of:

Quality

Condition

Price

Authenticity

Top designer furniture brands in Los Angeles

Find a designer furniture warehouse that offers a large selection of collector items, such as Modern Resale. These products tell their own stories. The value that these pieces represent cannot be found in other furniture stores.

Discover all kinds of decor styles and find the greatest designer brands such as:

B&B Italia

Cappellini

Cassina

Kartell

Roset Line

Maxalto

Minotti

The goal is to offer a second life to objects of great value, to connect the community of collectors, and above all to make your home or office an exceptional place!

Looking for a store offering designer furniture Los Angeles? Visit your chosen showroom or consult your favorite shop’s website and benefit from a customized service. At Modern Resale, we are here to help you find top designer furniture brands for less.

A timeless vision of design

Luxury designer furniture is timeless because it not only looks exclusive, but also fits everywhere and owners never get tired of it.

Most houses are furnished with striking, big and ordinary furniture. Designer furniture, on the other hand, is subtly present and gives your home an added value. It's more elegant and streamlined, and it's a good investment because the value is retained. Look at the design of the 50's and 60’s--it still looks modern and fresh. Contemporary design is back and accessible to all!

A piece of designer furniture will immediately give your home that extra something you've been looking for. It’s an eye-catcher that will immediately set the mood in the room. Opt for a timeless room that you can enjoy for a long time.

Rare pieces of furniture

The modern movement is inspired by the founding principles of architects in search of audacity and outstanding style. It’s influenced by the Bauhaus and De Stijl schools of the early 20th century. From the floor to the lighting, clean lines and bright colors are the watchwords of modern design.

But why is it such a good investment? That’s because authentic models are rare. Copies and reproductions of dining tables or sofas are abundant, but the originals were only produced in limited quantities. Not only will they keep their value, but this value may well increase in the years to come as this furniture will become scarcer with time.

Choose from various styles

When choosing a designer furniture consignment store, you can easily be seduced by the avant-garde and original look of a model. Nevertheless, you should not go blindly into the purchase of any furniture. It's important to think about how it will fit into the decor of your room.

If it’s not compatible with the design of the room, it will not bring the desired effect. The ultimate goal is to have a homogenous and elegant designer look.

Functional furniture

Do you want an interior that is both functional and attractive? It's possible to find furniture that perfectly matches your expectations.

The modern designers of the mid-century were attached to the idea that the form should adapt to the function of the furniture. The purpose of each object was the starting point for its design. The aesthetics of the furniture became secondary as a result of this.

If you are only interested in the decorative aspect and the warmth of the fabric, you should know that designer furniture is now made with stronger and more easy-care upholstery fabrics. That’s perfect for high-traffic rooms such as the living room or dining room. Consider designer furniture resale to fill your living or dining room with quality furniture!

Install furniture that fits your space

Aesthetics is not the only factor when it comes to choosing a piece of furniture. The item must also be proportional to the surface area of the room where it will be put. For example, a miniature piece of furniture--although cute--is not suitable for a large living room. Similarly, you should avoid choosing corner sofas that are too large for the room in question.

The goal is to not only make the room more beautiful, but also to make it comfortable. In addition, unsuitable furniture always runs the risk of clashing with the rest of the decor. It will also be necessary to make sure that the furniture leaves empty spaces to facilitate the circulation of the residents, whether in the dining room or the bedroom.

What are the benefits of used designer furniture for sale?

More than a trend, buying second-hand interior decoration is a response to very current issues. To fall in love with an antique piece of furniture is to decorate in a more reasonable and sustainable way. The current trend is therefore not to give in to mass consumption and to no longer buy mass-produced furniture. Collecting furniture with a past is the new fashion trend in Los Angeles.

Since the mid 20th century furniture was designed to stand the test of time, it’s an ideal choice for any lover of quality vintage furniture. The popularity of used vintage furniture of unbeatable quality will continue to fuel the designer furniture market for a long time to come.

Design furniture consignment online

The online sale of furniture has developed significantly in recent years thanks to the increasing number of offers on the Internet via e-commerce sites. If some people are happy to walk the aisles of a furniture shop, others prefer to hunt on online sales sites while sitting on their sofas. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages.

The strength of a digital commerce website is to offer a live comparison of the targeted object. It’s something that requires much more energy when done in furniture stores in Los Angeles or outside the area. Moreover, an online store is open 24/7 and is accessible throughout the US. Just search for what you’re looking for and you can find it!

How to spot an original piece?

If your purchase involves a designer piece of furniture, it may be useful to identify whether it’s original or fake. Modern Resale makes it easier for you by offering a personal certificate of authenticity with every item.

Pay attention to the visual aspect of the tables, sofas, and other products as well. A designer piece has a particular shape and noble materials. You can find both these elements with Modern Resale.

Get in touch with Modern Resale

Modern Resale is offering a wide range of modern furniture and accessories created by the greatest designers.

Are you seduced by the modern style of the greatest international designers? Don't wait any longer and visit the showroom in Los Angeles. Otherwise, you’ll find all the necessary information on the Modern Resale website. You’ll find the best selection of designer furniture for less. Perfect for potential investments, whether for your home, office, or even store.

They’re open and they’re waiting for you!

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Designer Furniture Los Angeles – What is it?

Designer Furniture

Decorating your home with second-hand furniture is not only proof of your good personal taste, but it’s also a way to recycle this furniture and promote sustainable consumption.

Luxury designer furniture store

Quality

Condition

Price

Authenticity

Top designer furniture brands in Los Angeles

Discover all kinds of decor styles and find the greatest designer brands such as:

B&B Italia

Cappellini

Cassina

Kartell

Roset Line

Maxalto

Minotti

The goal is to offer a second life to objects of great value, to connect the community of collectors, and above all to make your home or office an exceptional place!

A timeless vision of design

Luxury designer furniture is timeless because it not only looks exclusive, but also fits everywhere and owners never get tired of it.

Rare pieces of furniture

Choose from various styles

If it’s not compatible with the design of the room, it will not bring the desired effect. The ultimate goal is to have a homogenous and elegant designer look.

Functional furniture

Do you want an interior that is both functional and attractive? It's possible to find furniture that perfectly matches your expectations.

Install furniture that fits your space

What are the benefits of used designer furniture for sale?

Design furniture consignment online

How to spot an original piece?

Pay attention to the visual aspect of the tables, sofas, and other products as well. A designer piece has a particular shape and noble materials. You can find both these elements with Modern Resale.

Get in touch with Modern Resale

Modern Resale is offering a wide range of modern furniture and accessories created by the greatest designers.

They’re open and they’re waiting for you!

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Designer Furniture Los Angeles

Designer Furniture

Decorating your home with second-hand furniture is not only proof of your good personal taste, but it’s also a way to recycle this furniture and promote sustainable consumption.

Luxury designer furniture store

Quality

Condition

Price

Authenticity

Top designer furniture brands in Los Angeles

Discover all kinds of decor styles and find the greatest designer brands such as:

B&B Italia

Cappellini

Cassina

Kartell

Roset Line

Maxalto

Minotti

The goal is to offer a second life to objects of great value, to connect the community of collectors, and above all to make your home or office an exceptional place!

A timeless vision of design

Luxury designer furniture is timeless because it not only looks exclusive, but also fits everywhere and owners never get tired of it.

Rare pieces of furniture

Choose from various styles

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What is Luxury Furniture?

Halfway between the original design and superior quality, luxury furniture is not only comfortable but also especially beautiful to look at. It gives a sense of spaciousness as well as the appearance of a luxurious lifestyle.

They combine high end furniture materials with creative styles that make them simply unique. Whether it's a bed base, a leather sofa, a solid wood dining table, or a sideboard, every piece of furniture can be a piece of luxury.

If you’re looking for valuable furniture for your home, Modern Resale is the perfect partner to work with. With their exclusive selection, you will find everything that fits your luxury furniture needs.

What is luxury furniture?

What we call luxury is always relative and highly subjective. In the past, running water, heating, and frequent consumption of meat dishes were a privilege. Today, this is taken for granted by many people. In the same way, having muscle and low fat content was a sign of hard work and low social status. Now, a slim and trained body is intimately linked to the image of self-made success. It’s all a matter of perception.

Still, luxury is not determined arbitrarily. It’s by nature rare and not essential to survival. Luxury goods are those that can be possessed mainly by wealthy and powerful individuals. This has made them valuable. It also implies that the value of luxury furniture is not really proportional to the purchase price. Anything that justifies its cost not by any particular utility but only by its beauty and rarity is thus considered luxury.

In addition to the luxury villa, the expensive car or the private swimming pool, there are also other items that are worth a fair price. Occasionally indulging in one of these luxury items can give you a real sense of satisfaction, whether these are beds, chairs or tables. Design is about creating an object in its most beautiful and noble form. That is why design furniture and accessories clearly fall into this category.

The extraordinary beauty of design pieces goes far beyond their practical usefulness. In addition to being functional and comfortable, you also want the furniture in question to have unique aesthetics. This is precisely what Modern Resale offers with their luxury furniture.

The marriage of luxury and design

The home and its design has long been treated quite casually, but in 2020 it became a new playground for luxury brands as a result of people being home more.

Design has become strategic for this luxury market. The added value of products and image management are now really making a difference. All the cards are currently being distributed in a sector that is only waiting to be transformed:

Position statements

Alliances with high-end furniture or textile publishers

New strategies

Everything is now being played out in the field of real estate. Hotels and condominiums are becoming the new showcases of luxury. Big, luxurious brands all have hotels in their name in Europe, as well as in the Middle East and Asia. Among them are:

Missoni

Ferragamo

Moschino

Bulgari

Versace

Armani

The time is ripe for alliances. For these brands, it’s merely a matter of exchanging know-how with partners. They’re often from different fields of business, but share common values. Armani is engaged to Roca for bathrooms, Molteni & C Dada for kitchens, and Rubelli for textiles. As for Hermès, it has chosen one of the Italian pillars B & B Italia for the manufacture of its furniture. The brand has created a joint venture with Dedar for textiles. Little by little, the contours of the map of a new "luxe-design" business are taking shape. French or Italian furniture are particularly appreciated.

The contemporary movement

When it comes to furniture, the current movement does not characterize a specific design. It's instead a temporal reference. In this case, it’s a style that dates from the beginning of the industrial era. This goes from the end of the Second World War to the present day. In other words, it refers to our time.

It can be recognized by the use of:

Molded plywood

Plastic

Bright steel

The decorations are designed with a desire for clean design without too many decorative motifs. The color mainly used is white. Most of the existing pieces are considered current, and some of them have also become real icons. The design of modern furniture is characterized by the following points:

The use of natural materials

Unique and original shapes to break the industry's patterns

Surfaces made with warm colors and textures

A priority of comfort and ergonomics

A design with clear and pure lines

In other words, the current movement in luxury furniture embraces all the decorations that are produced and sold today. It follows the trends and fashions of the moment.

Enhance your home with luxury furniture

Luxury furniture obviously comes at a certain price. As you may know, it's often not very affordable--although Modern Resale helps by providing quality luxury furniture at a cheaper price. The interior and outdoor models are exclusive and not accessible to everyone. Do you want to embellish your home with a touch of luxury? Here are the main things you need to pay attention to when shopping for this type of furniture:

The layout

As far as the layout of your home is concerned, the most important thing is to keep it simple. One of the main codes of the contemporary luxury living room is the airy aspect it gives off.

You shouldn't pile up furniture and decorative objects at the risk of overloading the room. If you do overload the room, then your luxury furniture won't be able to stand out properly any more.

It can also be a good idea to determine living spaces in your home, especially if you have enough space. For example, a library or a television corner could create a cozy spot. This can be done with the help of decorative objects such as carpets, which will also bring a warm touch to your room furniture.

The colors

To keep it clean and trendy, don't add more than three colors to your room. Additionally, you have to play with the shades to keep some warmth. However, make sure that you don't overdo it so as to avoid overwhelming the room.

When it comes to choosing the right color, white is obviously a timeless color. It will enlarge your room, illuminate it, and allow your furniture to stand out. You can also choose more fun and trendy colors such as duck blue combined with mustard yellow. Of course, you will have to balance these tones.

If you have trouble with colors that are too bright but you want to bring a pop touch to your room, you can choose to apply them only on a part of the wall. This works very well, especially if you want to make a particular piece of furniture or element stand out.

The lights

One of the main characteristics of the contemporary house is its high level of brightness.

When designing your room, it’s best to choose large bay windows. However, if you just want to redecorate the room and don't want to do any major work, you can also bring some trendy lights.

We especially like the big industrial style bulbs which are very modern and which also bring a lot of light. The small lamps--placed on the floor--will bring a very warm spirit in addition to the big chandeliers.

How to decorate a contemporary home?

When it comes to decorative objects, the first thing to talk about is rugs. Rugs are timeless and classic, and will bring an essential touch of elegance to your dining or living room furniture. As specified before, rugs will also separate the different living spaces. They bring warmth and structure to your home.

We especially like the cocooning carpets, which give a cozy nest look to your room. But if you’re a very modern type of person, you should go for cowhide rugs on a waxed concrete floor, or fabric rugs in a light accent. Gray rugs work well in that case, but you can customize them any way that you want. This solution is particularly suited to a parquet floor in oak, for example.

We avoid trinkets of all kinds. That’s because they’re not of high quality. They will clutter up your room and at the same time spoil the beautiful materials that you have placed in it. A contemporary living room should be both airy and comfortable. So don't hesitate to go for stools. They give your home a very warm look and make your guests feel comfortable in them.

Also think about the cushions. Their color should match your chairs or sofas. And of course do not forget to select some quality works of art to customize your interior. These are the height of luxury. They will bring a lot of cachet and singularity to your room furniture.

Luxurious styling tips for your living room furniture

With the following tips from our outdoor and interior design experts, you will quickly succeed in creating a luxurious home with a stunning effect!

Think about high quality materials! Cashmere, silk, velvet, lambskin or wool should be used specifically. This creates a classy look. You should avoid buying synthetic fibers. They are not suitable for this style of furnishing.

The attention to detail! Find luxury decorations that will make your furniture eye-catching. Make sure that zippers and zip fasteners are well integrated into the decorative cushions. Keep the design simple enough.

As luxury furniture is expensive, it’s worth investing in high quality accessories. Fur blankets, velvety cushions or crystal glasses and brass candleholders are all great choices. These allow the room furniture to immediately appear elegant and luxurious. More importantly, this can be achieved without having to invest a large amount of money.

Less is more! Small rooms in particular quickly become overcrowded. Too much furniture and accessories give a chaotic look to your home. Instead, you should rely on beautiful individual rooms. Create a luxurious home atmosphere to please both the residents and the guests.

Let your wall do the talking! Yes, high-quality wallpapers also show luxury in a home. They embellish the room furniture individually and make it visually more interesting.

Looking for tables or desks? Chairs or stools? Beds and custom sets of rugs? You can purchase your favorite brands and pieces of designer furniture in the Modern Resale online store right now.

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