54 Questions
What is Luminaire's primary focus?
Creating environments that affect people's lives
What is Luminaire's mission?
To make good design accessible to all
What inspired the idea for Luminaire?
Love for the work of European design visionaries
What does Luminaire aim to democratize?
Design
Which Italian furniture company has a strategic alliance with Piero Lissoni?
Poltrona Frau
In which year was FLOS founded?
1962
Where was Poltrona Frau founded?
Turin
Which brand celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2015?
Porro
Where is the heart of the Italian furniture district located?
Brianza
Which designer is associated with iconic lamps created for FLOS?
All of the above
In which year did Luminaire open its West Hollywood showroom?
2018
How many locations does Luminaire have around the United States?
6
Which architect designed Luminaire’s 15,000 sq ft. flagship Coral Gables showroom?
Mateu Architects
What is the primary focus of Luminaire San Francisco showroom?
Modern furnishings and living with greater comfort, elegance and ease
Where is Luminaire Menlo Park located?
Silicon Valley neighborhood of Menlo Park
What is the ethos of Luminaire as mentioned in the text?
'Responding to, channeling and redirecting energy'
Which brand is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s?
Cassina
Which brand is synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design and has products exhibited in museums?
Cappellini
Which brand is committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft and engineers lighting in-house?
Bocci
Which brand believes in creating quality, durable products that become life partners and fit seamlessly alongside other products?
Living Divani
Which brand is known for Italian excellence in lighting and balances aesthetics, functionality, and emotional appeal?
Davide Groppi
Which brand was founded by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti and creates contemporary Italian furniture?
Living Divani
Which designer collaborated with Cassina among others?
Ron Arad
In which museum are Cappellini's products exhibited?
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
What does Luminaire aim to democratize?
Design
What is the primary focus of Luminaire San Francisco showroom?
Discovery and education
Which brand is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s?
FLOS
Where was Poltrona Frau founded?
Turin
Which Italian furniture company has a strategic alliance with Piero Lissoni?
Poltrona Frau
In which year was FLOS founded?
1962
Which brand celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2015?
Porro
Which brand is known for spreading worldwide an idea of an aesthetically sophisticated product based on constant technical and technological research?
Desalto
Which brand is recognized as a leading international-level manufacturer of top-end designer lighting and innovative lighting systems?
FLOS
What is the primary focus of Luminaire San Francisco showroom?
Curated furniture, art, and accessories
Which designer is associated with iconic lamps created for FLOS?
Ingo Maurer
In which year did Luminaire open its West Hollywood showroom?
2018
Which brand is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s?
FLOS
Where is Luminaire Menlo Park located?
Silicon Valley
What does Luminaire aim to democratize?
Design education and curated exhibitions
Which brand believes in creating quality, durable products that become life partners and fit seamlessly alongside other products?
Poltrona Frau
Which brand celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2015?
Cassina
Where is the heart of the Italian furniture district located?
Design District
Which brand was founded by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti and creates contemporary Italian furniture?
Cassina
In which year was FLOS founded?
1962
Which brand is known for producing innovative and high-quality furnishings and has many products exhibited in museums?
Bocci
Which brand focuses on research, innovation, and quality, and produces harmonious interior decor solutions for all areas of the home?
Cappellini
Which brand is committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft and engineers lighting in-house, allowing for high levels of customization and flexibility?
Bocci
Which brand is known for Italian excellence in lighting, preserving master craftsmanship while staying mindful of modern paradigms?
Davide Groppi
Which designer has collaborated with Cassina among others?
Ronan & Erwan Bourellec
Which brand believes in creating quality, durable products that build pleasant relationships and become life partners?
Poltrona Frau
Which brand was founded by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti and creates contemporary Italian furniture that combines design, functionality, and comfort?
Living Divani
Which brand is known for its contemporary, avant-garde design and for launching some of the world's greatest designers?
Cappellini
Which brand has a collection designed to adapt to different interpretations and fit seamlessly alongside other products?
Zanotta
Which brand is synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design and has products exhibited in museums?
Cappellini
Study Notes
- Cassina: Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, combining technology and artisan craftsmanship. Blends traditional skills and superior productivity, with a focus on research and innovation.
- Cappellini: Founded in 1946, Cappellini is synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design. Known for producing innovative and high-quality furnishings, with a collection that explores new ways of living. Many products have become iconic pieces and are exhibited in museums.
- Bocci: Committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft, Bocci develops, engineers, and fabricates lighting in-house, allowing for high levels of customization and flexibility.
- Zanotta: Believes in creating quality, durable products that build pleasant relationships and become life partners. The collection is designed to fit in seamlessly alongside other products and adapt to different interpretations.
- Davide Groppi: A company known for Italian excellence in lighting, preserving master craftsmanship while staying mindful of modern paradigms. Balances aesthetics, functionality, and emotional appeal, and is a national and international leader in the sector.
- Living Divani: Founded in 1969 by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti, Living Divani creates contemporary Italian furniture that combines design, functionality, and comfort.
Key Brands:
- Arper
- Arturo Alvarez
- B&B Italia
- Boçci
- Cappellini
- Cassina
- ClassiCon
- Davide Groppi
- Desalto
- Edra
- Established & Sons
- Flexform
- Flos
- Foscarini
- Fritz Hansen
- Glas Italia
- Herman Miller
- Holaria
- Ingo Maurer
- Kymo
- Lasvit
- Living Divani
- Marsotto
- Maruni
- MDF Italia
- Minimal
- Moooi
- Moroso
- Nemo
- Paola Lenti
- Pastoe
- Poltrona Frau
- Porro
- Prostoria
- Sollos
- USM Haller
- Vincent Sheppard
- Vitra
- Walter Knoll
- Zaha Hadid
- Zanotta
Key People:
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Ron Arad
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Omer Arbel
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Michael Anastassiades
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Antonia Astori
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Gijs Bakker
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Enrico Baleri
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Yves Behar
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Ronan & Erwan Bourellec
-
Fernando & Humberto Campana
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Guilio Cappellini
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Piero Castiglioni
-
Antonio Citterio
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Herzog De Meuron
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James Dyson
-
Enzo Enea
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Rolf Fehlbaum
-
Naoto Fukasawa
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Konstantin Grcic
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Zaha Hadid
-
Jonathan Kline
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Kengo Kuma
-
Claudio Laviola
-
Paola Lenti
-
Piero Lissoni
-
Anke Loh
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Ross Lovegrove
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Enzo Mari
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Ingo Maurer
-
Alberto Meda
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Issey Miyake
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Patricia Moroso
-
Pascal Morgue
-
Jasper Morrison
-
Enrique Norten
-
John Pawson
-
Herbert Ohl
-
Paolo Piva
-
Maurizio Peragali
-
Franco Raggi
-
Arne Quinze
-
Carlo Santambrogio
-
Piet Stockmans
-
Pirko Stenros
-
Philippe Starck
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Daniela Puppa
-
Richard Sapper
-
Claudio Silvestrin
-
Oscar Tusquets
-
Patricia Urquiola
-
Shigueru Uchida
-
Gerard Van Der Berg
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Maarten Van Severen
-
Massimo & Lela Vignelli
-
Elke Walter
-
Marcel Wanders
-
Gunter Wermekes
-
Tokujin Yoshioka
-
Cassina: Founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s. Combines technology and artisan craftsmanship, focusing on research, innovation, and quality. Produces harmonious interior decor solutions for all areas of the home.
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Designers: Collaborates with renowned designers such as Ron Arad, Omer Arbel, and Michael Anastassiades, among others.
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Headquarters Renovation and Projects: Cassina Headquarters Renovation, La Mamounia, Marrakesh.
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Cappellini: Founded in 1946, Cappellini is known for its contemporary, avant-garde design and for launching some of the world's greatest designers. Collection includes innovative and high-quality furnishings, with a focus on experimentation and exploration of new ways of living. Many products are iconic pieces exhibited in museums.
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Projects: Haworth Hotel, Michigan; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
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Bocci: Committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft, Bocci develops, engineers, and fabricates lighting in-house, allowing for high levels of customization and flexibility.
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Projects: Victoria & Albert Museum, London; MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
-
Zanotta: Believes in creating quality, durable products that build pleasant relationships and become life partners. Collection is designed to adapt to different interpretations and fit seamlessly alongside other products.
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Projects: MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
-
Davide Groppi: Known for Italian excellence in lighting, preserves master craftsmanship while staying mindful of modern paradigms. Balances aesthetics, functionality, and emotional appeal. National and international leader in the sector.
-
Awards and Recognitions: Obtained numerous awards and recognitions throughout the years.
-
Living Divani: Founded in 1969 by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti, Living Divani creates contemporary Italian furniture that combines design, functionality, and comfort.
-
Projects: No specific projects mentioned in the given text.
-
Cassina: Established in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s, combining technology and artisan craftsmanship. Blends traditional skills and superior productivity, with a focus on research and innovation.
-
Cappellini: Founded in 1946, Cappellini is synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design. Known for producing innovative and high-quality furnishings, with a collection that explores new ways of living. Many products have become iconic pieces and are exhibited in museums.
-
Bocci: Committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft, Bocci develops, engineers, and fabricates lighting in-house, allowing for high levels of customization and flexibility.
-
Zanotta: Believes in creating quality, durable products that build pleasant relationships and become life partners. The collection is designed to fit in seamlessly alongside other products and adapt to different interpretations.
-
Davide Groppi: A company known for Italian excellence in lighting, preserving master craftsmanship while staying mindful of modern paradigms. Balances aesthetics, functionality, and emotional appeal, and is a national and international leader in the sector.
-
Living Divani: Founded in 1969 by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti, Living Divani creates contemporary Italian furniture that combines design, functionality, and comfort.
Key Brands:
- Arper
- Arturo Alvarez
- B&B Italia
- Boçci
- Cappellini
- Cassina
- ClassiCon
- Davide Groppi
- Desalto
- Edra
- Established & Sons
- Flexform
- Flos
- Foscarini
- Fritz Hansen
- Glas Italia
- Herman Miller
- Holaria
- Ingo Maurer
- Kymo
- Lasvit
- Living Divani
- Marsotto
- Maruni
- MDF Italia
- Minimal
- Moooi
- Moroso
- Nemo
- Paola Lenti
- Pastoe
- Poltrona Frau
- Porro
- Prostoria
- Sollos
- USM Haller
- Vincent Sheppard
- Vitra
- Walter Knoll
- Zaha Hadid
- Zanotta
Key People:
- Ron Arad
- Omer Arbel
- Michael Anastassiades
- Antonia Astori
- Gijs Bakker
- Enrico Baleri
- Yves Behar
- Ronan & Erwan Bourellec
- Fernando & Humberto Campana
- Guilio Cappellini
- Piero Castiglioni
- Antonio Citterio
- Herzog De Meuron
- James Dyson
- Enzo Enea
- Rolf Fehlbaum
- Naoto Fukasawa
- Konstantin Grcic
- Zaha Hadid
- Jonathan Kline
- Kengo Kuma
- Claudio Laviola
- Paola Lenti
- Piero Lissoni
- Anke Loh
- Ross Lovegrove
- Enzo Mari
- Ingo Maurer
- Alberto Meda
- Issey Miyake
- Patricia Moroso
- Pascal Morgue
- Jasper Morrison
- Enrique Norten
- John Pawson
- Herbert Ohl
- Paolo Piva
- Maurizio Peragali
- Franco Raggi
- Arne Quinze
- Carlo Santambrogio
- Piet Stockmans
- Pirko Stenros
- Philippe Starck
- Daniela Puppa
- Richard Sapper
- Claudio Silvestrin
- Oscar Tusquets
- Patricia Urquiola
- Shigueru Uchida
- Gerard Van Der Berg
- Maarten Van Severen
- Massimo & Lela Vignelli
- Elke Walter
- Marcel Wanders
- Gunter Wermekes
- Tokujin Yoshioka
- Cassina: Founded in 1927 by Cesare and Umberto Cassina in Meda, Italy, Cassina is known for launching industrial design in Italy in the 1950s. Combines technology and artisan craftsmanship, focusing on research, innovation, and quality. Produces harmonious interior decor solutions for all areas of the home.
- Designers: Collaborates with renowned designers such as Ron Arad, Omer Arbel, and Michael Anastassiades, among others.
- Headquarters Renovation and Projects: Cassina Headquarters Renovation, La Mamounia, Marrakesh.
- Cappellini: Founded in 1946, Cappellini is known for its contemporary, avant-garde design and for launching some of the world's greatest designers. Collection includes innovative and high-quality furnishings, with a focus on experimentation and exploration of new ways of living. Many products are iconic pieces exhibited in museums.
- Projects: Haworth Hotel, Michigan; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
- Bocci: Committed to fostering a creative relationship between design and craft, Bocci develops, engineers, and fabricates lighting in-house, allowing for high levels of customization and flexibility.
- Projects: Victoria & Albert Museum, London; MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
- Zanotta: Believes in creating quality, durable products that build pleasant relationships and become life partners. Collection is designed to adapt to different interpretations and fit seamlessly alongside other products.
- Projects: MCM 1976 X Bocci, Berlin.
- Davide Groppi: Known for Italian excellence in lighting, preserves master craftsmanship while staying mindful of modern paradigms. Balances aesthetics, functionality, and emotional appeal. National and international leader in the sector.
- Awards and Recognitions: Obtained numerous awards and recognitions throughout the years.
- Living Divani: Founded in 1969 by Renata Pozzoli and Luigi Bestetti, Living Divani creates contemporary Italian furniture that combines design, functionality, and comfort.
- Projects: No specific projects mentioned in the given text.
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