Dolcefarniente by Samuele Mazza
Samuele Mazza for Dolcefarniente hit a hot spot with his latest showcase held at the Maison Moschino during Salone del Mobile 2012. The talented designer reached the epitome of refinement and elegance with his newest outdoor collection.
The artist is a long-established guru in the field of design, having successfully made an impact in fashion, accessories’ design and now furniture and interior design. As he fervently explained, for him personally, design is to be made for the sake of art, and not consumerism. The creative process is an intimate one, requiring the same devotion as creating an intricate work of art, with utmost passion and dedication. Each piece is deemed to become something unique, capturing a part of the artist’s mind and soul.
The end result is to become a timeless item, a testimonial. As fashion started moving in a plastic, cult, direction, with items becoming short-lived, disposable, Samuele felt he could not resonate with it anymore, and shifted his focus to unexplored territory. There was a whole new world awaiting to be designed from scratch, and it included colorful,funky shoes, bags, glasses, ties, bras; his imagination met no boundaries in shaping these items just the way he envisioned them. It was fun for a while, it was bohemian and chic, but soon, others got to try it as well, and change caught up with this industry too. The designer felt again suffocated, and at that point, interior design seemed like a natural decision.
Ever since, Mazza has been delivering exceptionally imaginative, intriguing pieces. Always careful with the showcase as well, for this artist, Maison Moschino was definitely the best choice for the exhibition as it allowed for the items to get the deserved attention. The setting provided for a proper illustration of the concept and embellished the features of the furniture.
What happens when shabby chic- inspired shapes meet the deluxe demands of royal- like figures? When Alice in Wonderland furniture clashes with the wants and needs of preppy Moet- drinkers?
The result was an impressive ensemble of the kind of items we would expect new age castle owners to have in their back garden. An eclectic mix of luxurious divans and settees, luscious baldachin beds and petit tea tables is what made the viewers gasp in awe. The minimalist approach in the built only enhanced the straight, gracious lines and the delicate curls of the base. Details were minimal, but their added value was great. For instance, the quirkiest of such details was on one of the divans which had a special support meant to hold a Champagne bottle.
