Folded Elephants made in the 19th Century

Folded Elephants

Illustration is signed Van Straelen. The elephant that Charles and Ray Eames initially developed out of plywood in 1945 is available in plastic from Vitra. The Folded elephant is made from a single sheet of leather and produced by Deru in Germany in the 1960s (buy).

Vitra at the Salone del Mobile 2018

Vitra

Vitra showcased everything they ever produced in a huge stand. Newest designs mixed with older ones in large mock-up rooms; in different styles and colorschemes: primary colors, in orange, and in a colder colorscheme with silver (introducing the limited edition Verner Panton chair in chrome.) and one in pastels. Furthermore there was an almost educational part to be seen at the salone del mobile fair: ‘classic’ designs by Charles and Ray Eames, Maarten van Severen, Jasper Morrison and Hella Jongerius, showcased in a way that you could see how they are made; a true ‘design showcase’. Also on show, in wooden cupboards as large as walls, were all the accessories produced by Vitra through the years, which was a nice interior-history lesson as well.

We, at Mimi Berlin, thought this was a very impressive and beautiful presentation.

As always; some images of what we desrcibed above. If you would like to read and see more information click to go to vitra.com

More reports on Milan Design week 2018 by Mimi berlin Blogger Team

On the cover of WOTH Wonderful Things Magazine nr. 4

On the cover of WOTH Wonderful Things Magazine nr. 4

The newest issue of WOTH Wonderful Things Magazine is now in stores. The cover was made by us at Mimi Berlin together with Mary Hessing, of WOTH Magazine, and photographer JW Kaldenbach! It’s Mimi’s first cover ever!On the cover of WOTH Wonderful Things Magazine nr. 4

Styled with a monumental pants made of wool by Collectie Arnhem 2017, pink plastic crates (from a secret place) The Standard chair (Vitra). Presentation ring by Bob Van Dijk. Well Watering Can by Menu and the Gloriosa flowers by Linda Nieuwstad. Of course there are much more images like this inside to enjoy!!!

 

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