Project

A culture vision by LATOxLATO

Designer

Francesco Breganze de Capnist & Virginia Valentini

Curator

LATOxLATO

Location

Lucien Pellat-Finet - Entrance shop windows

Address

1 Chōme-1-1 Nishishinsaibashi, Chūō-ku, Osaka

LATOXLATO presents Cinecittà and Vestalia series.

Marcello, Massimo & Vittorio flower vases:
With its pared-down design and sophisticated detailing, the originality of the marcello, massimo and vittorio vases lies in its very shape. Its distinctive arches and aesthetic precision evoke Italian architecture, revisited here in perfect proportion to the scale of the product.
The stylistic choices making up this case reflect a much broader vision, however, and it is these choices that transform the classic conception of “vase”. Each arch is accompanied by two separate containers. A traditional architectural element thus liberates this common object from its traditional function and each piece contains multiple vases within the same vase. The material choice, ceramic, is another unique trait. This natural, living material changes as it is being worked to give rise to those tiny irregularities that are the unmistakable mark of a product of highly skilled Italian craftsmanship.

Sophia M, Sophia L centerpieces:
If there is one thing that sets Italy apart, it would be the piazza. The Sophia centerpiece was created with this typically Italian place in mind: while in the common imagination the piazza gathers the people of the town, our centerpiece welcomes the small, commonplace objects we use every day. This effect is enhanced by the scaled-down arches recreating a loggia, a structure that can be found encircling so many Italian piazzas, brought in to render this piece even more iconic.
The symmetry among the various elements brings the artistic details characteristic of architecture into this household object. At the same time, its subtle lines emphasize a minimal style accented with flashes of gold or silver. With its marriage of aesthetics, practicality and originality, this centerpiece puts a finishing touch on your home that is both elegant and eye-catching.

Vestalia candleholder:
Until just yesterday, there was the marble we are all familiar with. Today, this candelabrum has redefined the concept of marble itself. We have maintained the same chromatic beauty that has enabled this material to enhance palaces, cities and works of art for thousands of years, but the staticity of the stone has given way to dynamism.
As long as it remains closed, the Vestalia candelabrum appears nothing more than a monolithic slab. With just a few small touches, however, it opens to reveal a candle holder capable of assuming multiple forms. An object of design emerges before your very eyes, the charming expression of exceptionally skilled craftsmanship: indeed, the waterjet cutting technique used to sculpt the marble requires the utmost precision, while the absence of seams in the final product is yet another distinguishing trait that speaks to the heart of any true aesthete.

Location in Fuorisalone 2019:
Wallpaper* Handmade @ Salone dei Tessuti, via San Gregorio 29, Milan — Italy