I'm home

Milan, Italy, is crowded because of the Milano Salone 2009 May. The showroom of "PROMEMORIA" quietly stands on Bagutta Street.
Romeo Sozzi launched "PROMEMORIA" in 1988. The company's roots go back about a century. The studio workshops have been passed on for generations from his great-grandfather who manufactured carriages, so Sozzi combined the mastership of craftsmen with his own design, and started his own business. The studio exists in a small town near Lake Como called Recco which happens to be his hometown and is surrounded by mountains. This environment, full of rich natural colors and shapes created by the four seasons, is the source of his imaginations.
Luxurious materials such as ebony, velvet and bronze are used for Sozzi's products and finished with the mastership of craftsmen. The designer and craftsmen collaborate together closely to produce high-quality products with individuality.
The theme for 2009 is "user-friendly furniture." The chair, "quentin," has bronze arms that show its exquisite line, and uses a fabric which can be used outdoors while still having the benefit of functioning like a folding chair. Sozzi also introduced the bed, "penelope," upholstered with velvet and soft leather and another bed called "shone" with a beautifully lined headboard. The height is mildly set compared to the conventional ones and an "easy-to-use" function is pursued. The kitchen, "angelina," has a unique design where an island and a dining counter are put into one. This design was inspired by Romeo's childhood experience in which his mother let many children sit in the kitchen while she worked. The drawers are the color of a lime tree and show various colors where the large capacity wine cellar is located. User-friendliness is carried out thoroughly.

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