What makes a house a home? Back in the nineties, one might argue that it was all about personalised décor with family portraits and DIY crafts hanging on the wallpapered walls, comfortable furnishings that may or may not be swathed in floral upholstery, cosy kitchen areas stained only by the whiff of home-cooked meals, and a backyard where soft pitter-patter of the children on the grass could be heard. But has time changed that perspective?
The answer is no, not really. Home, in essence, is a place where self-expression feels like a second skin. Building it from the inside out means imparting your character to your living spaces, making it an extension of yourself. Luxury, after all, is lounging on a cushioned sofa that you had picked out after a long day at work, staring mindlessly into the abyss that is the warm-hued walls, and taking a spoonful of sinful Italian gelato whenever you feel like it.
That said, curating one’s safe space comes with certain challenges. The importance of aesthetics is only surpassed by the need for authenticity. Minotti, a family company renowned for its contemporary design furniture, understands this perfectly well. Its sartorial elegance has been the talk of the town since its inception in 1948 and its profound and ever-evolving craftsmanship has put the brand in the upper echelons of fine furniture.
But don’t take anybody’s word for it. Minotti’s 2024 Collection does more than prove the point. Balancing between the fashionable and the functional ever so gracefully, the latest offerings aim to meet the demand of contemporary living without sacrificing design or comfort. The dedication to the cause has led to the brand collaborating with a number of visionaries from all over the world. The results are nothing short of sensational.
Giampiero Tagliaferri, for starters, has contributed no less than eight exquisite creations to the collection. The Bergamo-born designer, whose work is heavily influenced by 20th-century Italian design and Southern California modernism, flexes his creative muscle with an inimitable interplay of shapes, materials, and textures—case in point: the Supermoon standalone nomadic piece that has the power to shape-shift.
Boasting an organic shape and sinuous curves that evoke the 1970s furnishings, the Supermoon transforms into a luxurious settee when placed next to each other. Its modular system enables it to be arranged in multiple configurations, allowing homeowners to refresh their living spaces at their leisure. The plush seat cushions, marble or wood tops, and the floating metal frame add to the allure of the sculptural Supermoon.
Another exceptional modular seating system in Minotti’s latest collection comes from Hannes Peer. But unlike the Tetris-like adaptability of the Supermoon, Peer’s one-piece Yves conjures a flowing movement that creates different depths, with cove-like spaces opening up to make room for other fixtures. Echoing the undulating silhouette of the sofa are the backrests whose segmented shapes form a gap in pursuit of the ideal volumes.
Lending his eclectic sensibilities to other parts of the home, the South Tyrol native has crafted a dining table that, once again, mirrors the bold taste of the Seventies. His Nico table defies the conformist architecture of the kitchen staple especially with the interlocking solids and voids on its marble or wood base. The Drake dining table, available in natural teak or lava stone, on the other hand, has been thoughtfully designed for outdoor spaces.
Constantly engaging in a dialogue that concerns form and function, tapping into the wealth of talent the world has to offer, Minotti has secured its position in the international contemporary furniture design segment and, more importantly, in our private homes. Its 2024 Collection, blending artistic expression with groundbreaking innovation, all while keeping a steady grip on the brand’s heritage, is yet another sign that the brand has no intention of slowing down.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Malaysia October 2024 Issue
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