At Milan Design Week 2024, Siciian company Lithea showcased new collections in an exhibition space curated by Martinelli Venezia.
The exhibition was designed to present a selection of products that highlighted Lithea’s design heritage and reference the company’s strong ties to the Mediterranean, while underscoring its creative experimentation and artisanal mastery.
Anemone
Designed by Elena Salmistraro, Anemone is a marine landscape that interprets the mysterious creatures which inhabit the depths of the sea. Anemone is a modular decorative panel that grafts a stratification of plants, mollusks and living organisms onto a geographical grid to create a game of layers. The Anemone wall panel measures 300cm x 300cm.
Materials: Bianco Avorio, Rosso Diaspro, Grigio Tunisi
Porifera
The Marina collection, designed by Elena Salmistraro, also includes three Porifera coffee tables of various shapes and heights, created from stone and marble. Each is characterised by a pure geometry which is softened and smoothed to evoke the movement and softness of water. Through simple cuts and joins, complex objects are generated that maintain a close formal connection with the Anemone panel.
Materials: Bianco Avorio, Rosso Diaspro, Grigio Tunisi
Geografia
Designed by Martinelli Venezia, Geografia draws inspiration from the topographic maps to create an expandable and customisable system of landscapes. A tribute to the concept of infinite design inspired by Supertudio’s “continuous monument”, Geografia is a modular grid of square slabs measuring 6cm x 6cm, each three-dimensionally sculpted with stylised relief of the ground and seabeds particularly chosen from Sicily. These slabs are then reassembled in random combinations creating constantly different designs that convey a dynamic effect.
Materials: Bianco Fenice, Pietra Lavica, Verde Alpi, Calacatta
Arcipelago
To accompany the Geografia wall panel is the Archipelago collection, also designed by Martinelli Venezia. A table, a stool and two small tables are characterised by an essential and rigorous geometry. The collection is designed to be customisable and expandable.
Materials: Bianco Fenice, Pietra Lavica, Verde Alpi, Calacatta
Etna Bookshelf
Designed by Martinelli Venezia, Etna is a modular bookshelf that combines elegance with versatility. Meticulously crafted from iron and Pietra Lavica, each module offers both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Durable and luxurious, Etna ensures longevity while embodying timeless design and versatility.
Materials: Iron module, Pietra Lavica, Verde Alpi
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