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Milan Furniture Fair 2009: Soft options for hard times

By , , , , , , , and Caroline Roux Caroline Roux2009-05-01T00:00:00

Designer Alessandro Mendini’s hand-carved wood Murillo sofa with silk upholstery for Byblos.

As the full force of the recession hits, there was talk in Milan of sustainable fabrics and multi-purpose designs, but plenty of bling still lingers in the furniture showrooms

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