More About your Luxury Brand B&B ITALIA

B&B Italia SpA is an Italian modern furniture company whose luxury products are sold worldwide. The company was founded in 1966 by the Busnelli family, who currently manages the company; a Bulgari-led investment group owns 55 percent of the company

B&B Italia has four main collections

B&B Italia Home: b&b_italiaDefined by now classic products such as the Up Series Chair by Gaetano Pesce, the Charles Sofa by Antonio Citterio, Tufty Time by Patricia Urquiola and The Moon System Sofa by Zaha Hadid, the B&B Italia Home Collection is the base upon which the company was built. B&B has become one of the most recognized and acclaimed Italian furniture manfacturers in the world. The B&B Italia Sales network is present in over 54 countries with over 700 stores, Shop-in-Shops, Dealers and points of sale worldwide

Maxalto:

Maxalto

Maxalto

The Maxalto Collection was established in 1975 and is marked by skilled craftsmanship in wood processing. The Collection now includes a wide range of products with shapes drawing inspiration from the typologies and styles of French design between the two World Wars. Maxalto is a comprehensive line of interior furnishings designed and coordinated by Antonio Citterio.. The first stand alone Maxalto store opened in Paris, France. In 2008 the first monobrand store in the US opened in Chicago, IL followed soon after by Washington DC and Naples,

B&B Italia Outdoor: Designed specifically for indoor/outdoor living, B&B has greatly expanded their outdoor seating line since the inception of Canasta by Patricia Urquiola in 2007. Since then, the collection has grown to include outdoor complements by Jean-Marie Massaud and Marcel Wanders in addition to new pieces by Patricia Urquiola and Atelier Oï.

B&B Italia Project: The Project Collection is a coordinated range of tables, chairs and soft seating specifically designed and engineered for the contract market. It is often, but not exclusively, used in workplaces, restaurants, hotels, and public spaces.[3] Project furniture uses particular materials suitable for greater endurance; it is rigorously tested and held to the highest industry standards.

In addition: B&B Italia Object is a recent addition to the Home Collection and includes vases, trays, bowls, pillows, lighting and various other accessories by renowned designers.

B&B Italia owns 50% of the design company Moooi who recently opened a Shop-in-Shop in B&B’s Soho store in New York City. Moooi is a Dutch company for which Marcel Wanders serves as co-owner and art director.

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