The Manutti Journal #8 - Go Modern edition 2016

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THE MANUTTI JOURNAL 8 GO MODERN GOES OUTDOORS

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MANUTTI COLLECTIONS KUMO & SAN

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INTERVIEW WITH GO MODERN FOUNDERS SIMON INGHAM & TINA MAHONY

Go Modern goes outd During the London Design Festival, Manutti will partner up with contemporary furniture expert Go Modern to present the newest trends in outdoor furniture design. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, Go Modern specialises in contemporary, design-led furniture, and works with many of Europe’s leading designers and manufacturers.

During the whole of the London Design Festival, Go Modern’s King’s Road showroom will be transformed into a magical ‘outdoor garden sitting room – inside’, to showcase the very latest of Manutti’s designs.

Manutti caught up with Go Modern’s founders, Tina Mahony and Simon Ingham, to chat about the company’s origins and inspirations.

Tell us how it all started?

T: I’d always had a love of high-end contemporary furniture, and back in 2006 I was frustrated that no one in the UK was selling many of the wonderful brands that I knew were available in Europe.

Go Modern began as a way of sourcing the designs we loved (and that we hoped Go Modern customers would love too!).

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How do you choose who you work with?

S: We work with leading designers and manufacturers to bring the very best of European design to the UK. All of the furniture we choose is hand-picked, and we make careful judgements on design, practicality and of course value – we believe that modern furniture should be as good to use as it is to look at! We’re now one of the UK’s leading specialists in contemporary furniture and we sell to customers around the world. It’s important to us that our suppliers share

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our passion for design and high quality – we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and attention to detail, and we share those attributes with everyone we work with.

Who are Go Modern’s customers?

S: We work with both trade and private clients, in fact anyone who, like us, has a passion for contemporary, quality design.

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Apart from Manutti, who else does Go Modern partner with?

T: Apart from the wonderful Manutti, Go Modern represents a wide mix of wellknown brands including Bonaldo, Jesse, Lema, Porada and Battistella, alongside other outdoor experts such as Tribù and Point and some of the smaller, specialist companies such as Tonelli Design, Mogg, Ozzio and Miniforms. ❚ MANUTTI — KUMO

JOIN US DURING THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL! WHEN? Monday 19 September from 5 pm till late WHAT? See the latest in outdoor furniture design & technology, discover what’s happening in 2017, and chat with the designers and trend makers in Go Modern’s fabulous indoor garden installation.

WHO? Guest speakers: French designer Lionel Doyen, Mélanie Bernard representing outdoor fabric specialist Sunbrella and Manutti represented by Hilde Baekelandt.

DESIGNER LIONEL DOYEN

MÉLANIE BERNARD, SUNBRELLA

SUNBRELLA®, SETTING STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE For high-end and high-quality outdoor furnishings and sunprotection, Manutti turns to Sunbrella. The fabrics offer a high level of resistance over time that is guaranteed by their sophisticated manufacturing process. Standard-set­ters for timeless design across the globe, Sunbrella® fabrics are selected for their unique quality by the biggest designers and manufacturers. At the London Design Festival, Sunbrella will join Manutti for an exciting Q&A session.

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Innovating MANUTTI

the world of exclusive outdoor furniture As a renowned manufacturer of luxurious outdoor furniture, Manutti has been designing and developing outdoor chairs, sofas, tables and accessories since 2002. Our goal? Creating a sense of exclusivity in a relaxed and enjoyable outdoor environment.

Manutti is on a continuous quest to please and astonish its customers with original and groundbreaking solutions that find the perfect balance between design, quality and comfort.

As an international lifestyle brand, Manutti guarantees its customers top-of-the-range quality.

Based on innovative craftsmanship and creative thinking, with an exclusive Made in Belgium design.

MADE WITH PASSION, MADE IN BELGIUM

MANUTTI IN NUMBERS

14 YEARS OF INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND DESIGN PRESENT IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES 100% BELGIAN AUTHENTICITY 1 VISION

DESIGN WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH With its creative use of form and colour, mixing and matching shapes, patterns and tones, Manutti is a pioneer and trendsetter in the luxury outdoor furniture market. Its tables, chairs, sofas and accessories are endlessly combinable, not in the least because of its original customisation possibilities. Classic or contemporary?

Go for timeless elegance, with Manutti. ❚

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Kumo

Airy design CREATE AN OUTDOOR COCOON Kumo, the Japanese word for cloud, is a light, tautly designed and contemporary seating island. This playful and airy sofa concept comes with two modules and a pouf that can be used in different outdoor settings, both privately and publicly, large or small: intimately, on a terrace or by the pool, but also in the reception area of hotels or in public buildings.

Kumo invites you to create a personalised outdoor cocoon: its concept with interchangeable covers comes in different shapes and sizes, with decorative pillows, seat and back cushions which can be chosen from the extensive Manutti fabrics range.

The armrests and back supports are easily adjustable, transforming the Kumo cloud into a plush sofa, a stylish lounger, a 1-seater or cool footrest. ❚ DESIGNER PORTRAIT LIONEL DOYEN

KUMO

MIXING AND MATCHING WAS NEVER THIS EASY!

Lionel Doyen is specialised in service, product and industrial design and product development.

Since he launched his own studio in September 2013, he aims to establish a more personal, more experimental approach to product design and development. In partnership with companies like Manutti, he hopes to promote a more comprehensive strategy, taking into consideration the customer’s relationship with the product and its use, the innovative aspects and implementation more than simply its aesthetic appeal.

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San Mastering the

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art of Zen A strong connection with the natural world, a pronounced sense of balance and a taste for elegance and refinement. In Japanese design, less is always more.

Create your own oasis of peace and harmony, with San. A lightweight bench that comes in various seating arrangements.

EXPERIENCE THE CALMING EFFECT OF CLEAN-LINED WOOD ELEMENTS

DESIGNER PORTRAIT LIONEL DOYEN Lionel Doyen is specialised in service, product and industrial design and p ­ roduct development. Since he launched his own studio in September 2013, he aims to establish a more personal, more experimental approach to product design and development. In partnership with companies like Manutti, he hopes to promote a more comprehensive strategy, taking into consideration the customer’s relationship with the product and its use, the innovative aspects and implementation more than simply its aesthetic appeal.

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GRAND MINIMALISM

MARBLE TO MARVEL

Inspired by Japanese art, San is an iconic and sculptural piece of furniture for true design aficionados. Timeless and contemporary at the same time, the design radiates minimalist elegance. San’s natural lines in exotic Iroko wood are supported by durable materials such as stainless steel and marble. Comfort meets design. The low-to-the-ground bench, inspired by the Japanese seating culture, is available in Lava and White.

With San, it’s all in the details: from the branded logo and slim legs to the use of marble. The refined marble tables form an eye-catching contrast with the bench’s natural wooden structure. Round or rectangular? The table can be clicked on where you like it best and comes in New Portoro Poli black and Carrara C white, responding to both different functional needs and atmospheres. ❚

The collection boasts a unique set of possible setups, from bench to lounger and 2- or 3-seater. Both seating and back cushions are removable and come in different colours. Love to add more elements to San’s setup? Discover our new complimentary armrests and tables for extra comfort.

A SUMPTUOUS STONE FOR SPECTACULAR SPACES

FRAMES

SEATING STRUCTURE

SAN MARBLE

Lava

Iroko

Portoro Poli black

Carrara C white

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Go Modern’s Chelsea FAVOURITE BARS & RESTAURANTS

BY SIMON INGHAM & TINA MAHONY

SIMON INGHAM

TINA MAHONY

This year, Go Modern celebrates its 10-year anniversary. From our showroom on London’s eclectic Kings Road, we are within striking distance of some of the capital’s most exciting venues. London is one of the world’s most diverse and vibrant cities, from architecture to music, art to fashion, and traditional bars to hipster watering holes. Our pick of the best are generally not on the usual tourist route – and we’d love to share them with you.

So where to start? Take some time out and enjoy everything this part of London has to offer. We’ve pulled together a few of our favourite haunts (but shhh – keep them under your hat!).

The Butcher’s Hook

Situated opposite Chelsea FC, The Butcher’s Hook is an award-winning pub/restaurant with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, seasonal menus which change daily, fine wines and a great selection of ales and lagers.

477 FULHAM RD, SW6 1HL +44 (0) 20 7385 4654 WWW.THEBUTCHERSHOOK.CO.UK

606 Jazz Club

Saatchi Gallery

Champagne Life, ©Steve White 2016, Image courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery London

If you’re looking for high-quality jazz, this cool, cosy basement offers great food and music, regularly featuring some of the UK’s top performers. It’s a ‘must do’ if you’re a jazz dude!

Presenting some of the best in contemporary art by largely unseen young and/or international artists whose work is rarely or never exhibited in the UK.

Based at the Duke of York’s old HQ on the Kings Road, recent exhibitions have included the Rolling Stones ‘Exhibitionism’.

DUKE OF YORK’S HQ, KING’S ROAD, SW3 4RY +44 (0) 20 8968 9331 WWW.SAATCHIGALLERY.COM

90 LOTS ROAD, SW10 0QD +44 (0) 20 7352 5953 WWW.606CLUB.CO.UK

The Chelsea Ram Megan’s

Knick-knacks adorn the walls and much of the furniture is antique at this laid-back local pub with great food and ale. And if the conversation dries up: try your hand at some of the games on offer including Monopoly, Tumble Tower, Scrabble, Linkee... they’ve got them all!

A Kings Road favourite for breakfast, brunch or lunch – serving simple homemade food with freshly squeezed organic juices, Fairtrade coffee, salads and grilled meats. Or spoil yourself with afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes.

571 KINGS ROAD, SW6 2EB +44 (0) 20 7348 7139 WWW.MEGANS.CO.UK

32 BURNABY ST, SW10 0PL +44 (0) 20 7351 4008 WWW.GERONIMO-INNS.CO.UK/ LONDON-THE-CHELSEA-RAM

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