Designed by Nendo, Drop is a collection of open shelves available in several sizes and colours to suit all styles and needs. Produced by Cappellini, this designer storage furniture is made of laser-cut metal and lacquered in understated colours. The originality of this piece lies in its studious use of a range of colours inspired by natural elements reminiscent of Japan, from the pink of cherry blossom to the warm grey of stream stones. The distinguishing feature of the Drop storage units is the cube that seems to be balancing on top, which gives a sculptural feel to these shelves, typical of Nendo's clean-lined and meticulous design style.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Oki Sato is the head of the famous Nendo design studio. After studying architecture at Waseda University in Tokyo, he founded the Japanese studio in 2002. Nendo means "modelling clay" and represents flexibility and the possibility of perpetual reinvention. In 2005, a second studio was opened in Milan. Oki Sato's philosophy is to create little 'Wow' moments in everyday life. His desire to convey the way people interact with objects is reflected in minimalist forms with a singular character. "With our creations, we want to add something extra. That little detail that catches the eye and creates an emotion. His work has been exhibited at the MoMa in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He works with some of the biggest names in design, including Cappellini, De Padova, Moroso and BoConcept. The poetry of his installations contributes to his international reputation. Sobriety is always present in his creations, which are not without a touch of humour. The resulting purity is in keeping with Japanese tradition. Oki Sato took up the challenge of making design accessible to everyone. He was voted Designer of the Year several times, in 2012 by Wallpaper Magazine and Elle Deco, and in 2015 at Maison & Objet.
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CAPPELLINI
In 1946, Enrico Cappellini opened a small workshop in Carugo, Lombardy, but it wasn't until 1960 that it began producing furniture. From 1977, Giulio Cappellini propelled the company to an unparalleled position on the international design scene. Giulio Cappellini is a talented and often pioneering discoverer with an insatiable curiosity, always on the lookout for new things. Cappellini produces refined, elegant, extravagant designer furniture: Italian know-how in action. Designer furniture made by the Cappellini brand always features that special something sure to transform your living space!Notable collaborations include Alessandro Mendini, Jasper Morrison and Tom Dixon.