Magazines from the world The May issue of British magazine Wallpaper* is a celebration of outdoor life, between Mediterranean style and villas surrounded by greenery The May issue of British magazine Wallpaper* is a celebration of outdoor life, between Mediterranean style and villas surrounded by greenery The content in this month’s yearly Design Issue by Wallpaper* celebrates design culture and its relationship with nature. “True to Wallpaper* form, the issue takes in creative highlights across multiple continents,” writes Bill Prince in his editor’s letter. He adds, “our round-up of the most outstanding outdoor furniture was shot on the rocky shores of Livorno by the legendary Massimo Vitali” – featuring products by Living Divani, Extera, Ethimo, Carl Hansen & Søn, Expormim, Dedon, Emu, Cassina, Gubi, B&B, Flexform, Minotti, Desalto, Serax, Roda, Vondom, Luceplan (full article) Magazine: Wallpaper* Country: UK Special: The Design Issue Photo: Venexia Collection, di Luca Nichetto per Ethimo 23 May 2022 Add to bookmarks Add to bookmarks Share
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