FOREVER I TA LY

As the spiritual home of design, Italy has always had form when it comes to furniture and lighting, shaping global trends and breaking boundaries from decade to decade. Our edit of the best new pieces of 2020-2021 celebrates the nation’s flair for creating classics that have both elegance and imagination in spades

The ‘Dada’ chair by Pocci & Dondoli for Bontempi Casa was inspired by seating from the 1950s. Its undulating frame wraps around the seat and back, creating a light and fluid feel. From £550 (gomodern.co.uk)

Created for MDF Italia by French designer Jean Nouvel, the ‘NVL’ table has a distinctive profile, formed by two symmetrical supports tapered to a V-shape, giving its elegantly thin top the appearance of hovering above. £8,626 (aram.co.uk)

GamFratesi’s new ‘Romby’ chair for Porro offers an artful balance between bold geometry and comfort thanks to its padded seat shell and striking conical natural ash base – and it can be used for multiple spaces. From £1,515 (porro.it)