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ITALIAN SAVOIR-FAIRE
Philipp Selva’s new location on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai will be officially inaugurated next autumn. It comprises an exhibition space as well as a 500-square metre area celebrating the furniture culture and ‘Made in Italy’ credentials of the brand.
The brand takes a cohesive, eco-friendly approach to home design, mixing and matching elements, materials and styles. Inside the showroom, there is furniture for the living area, such as the Plaza sofa, the Bergere Vendôme armchair, the Empire bookcase and other iconic objects of the brand from Verona. For dining areas, best-selling items include the Tosca table and Gatsby chairs, designed by Lorenzo Bellini. Philipp Selva, President and CEO of the Selva Group, said of the new opening: “Our company has more than 50 years of experience and wants to always be in step with the evolving market. We want to export all the Italian beauty of art and design and show it to people who love discreet, luxurious elegance.” selva.com / 04 341 1933
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Breaking the mould
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An Italian affair
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As a place for everything from cooking and eating to entertaining and gathering with family and friends, the kitchen is the heart of any home. It can be a space that invites creativity as well, not only with food but also with design. Contemporary or traditional, urban-inspired or with a countryside feel, adorned with neutral colours or noble materials, bespoke or modular: there are many options to reflect your own style.
Contemporary heritage
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Distant voices
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An urban legacy
A new book chronicling Sharjah’s modern urban landscape offers a wide-ranging view of the UAE’s third-largest city
WEEKEND LIFESTYLE
This Sydney home achieves harmony through the perfect balance of proportions, materials and colours
A labour of love
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