MDF Italia - The Principle of Lightness

Product catalog summary

Introduction
MDF Italia celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special capsule collection titled "The Principle of Lightness." This collection reimagines four iconic products from the company's history, offering them in limited editions with hand-polished steel or aluminium finishes. The collection aims to encapsulate the company's design philosophy of creating timeless, iconic objects.

Collection Overview
The Principle of Lightness Collection includes four reimagined products:

Minima: Originally designed by Bruno Fattorini, this aluminium bookcase system is known for its minimalist and lightweight design. For the collection, it is offered in a hand-polished aluminium finish, measuring 184.5x188.5 cm.
Tense: Designed by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga, this table is celebrated for its lightness and flexibility. It is available in a hand-polished aluminium finish, measuring 100x240 cm.
Le Banc: Created by Xavier Lust, this bench is made from curved aluminium and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is reimagined in a hand-polished aluminium finish, measuring 170 cm in length.
Lofty: Designed by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga, this seating system is crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel, embodying a blend of technology and craftsmanship.

Design Philosophy
The collection reflects MDF Italia's commitment to design objects that not only become icons but also establish universal principles defining the company's identity. The products are characterized by their minimalist aesthetics and innovative use of materials.

Photography and Design
The catalogue features photography by Jonas Marguet, known for his modernist approach and balance between mastery and spontaneity. The graphic design is by Studio CCRZ, with additional photography by Lorenzo Cappellini Baio and Felix Speller.

Conclusion
The Principle of Lightness Collection is a testament to MDF Italia's 30 years of design excellence, offering a fresh take on classic products while maintaining their iconic status.

Catalog excerpts

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Capsule collection to mark MDF Italia’s 30th anniversary Product catalogue

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On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, MDF Italia launches a capsule collection which reimagines four classic products. The ambition of MDF Italia has always been to create design objects that not only satisfy the necessary requirements to become icons, but also succeed in establishing a set of universal principles that define the company’s identity. Created to mark MDF Italia’s 30th anniversary, The Principle of Lightness Collection—limited editions in hand polished steel or aluminium finishes—reimagines four exemplary products from its history; simultaneously freezing them in time and bringing...

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Capsule collection 30 years of mdf italia design Tense Designed by Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga in 2009, the Tense represents the archetypal table. Characterised by the consistency of its form and finishes, it is an icon of lightness and flexibility; thanks to its internal tension, it can also be extended to a total of 4 metres in length. Part of the MDF Italia collection, the Tense family is now available in 16 finishes, 5 heights and 36 sizes. For The Principle of Lightness Collection, the Tense has been reimagined in a hand polished aluminium finish and measures 100x240cm. Progettato...

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Capsule collection 30 years of mdf italia design Le Banc Designed by Xavier Lust in 2001, Le Banc is a bench made from curved aluminium of just 6 mm thick. Thanks to its lightweight, slender and streamlined design, Le Banc is an icon that stands out making it suitable for public spaces and private residences, both indoors and outdoors. Today, as part of the MDF Italia collection, it is available in 3 finishes and 3 lengths. For The Principle of Lightness Collection, Le Banc has been reimagined in a hand polished aluminium finish and measures 170 cm in length. Progettata da Xavier Lust nel 2001,...

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Capsule collection 30 years of mdf italia design Lofty, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga; Minima, Bruno Fattorini. Minima, Bruno Fattorini; Tense, Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga; Le Banc, Xavier Lust. Lofty, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga; Minima, Bruno Fattorini; Tense, Piergiorgio and Michele Cazzaniga. Le Banc, Xavier Lust. On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, MDF Italia launches The Principle of Lightness, a limited edition in hand polished steel or aluminium finishes reimagining four classics.

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Product Catalogue Scan the QR Code and get inspired by exclusive content. Aluminium Hand polished aluminium finish. Steel Mirror polished stainless steel. Tense Minima Le Banc

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Jonas Marguet develops a simple, calm, elegant and peculiar photography resulting from an intelligent balance between mastery and spontaneity. His modernist sensitivity for object arrangement often draws inspiration from abstraction or minimalism, also tinted with sense of humour and curiosity. Jonas Marguet sviluppa una fotografia semplice, pacata, elegante e peculiare, frutto di un intelligente equilibrio tra maestria e spontaneità. La sua sensibilità modernista per la disposizione degli oggetti trae spesso ispirazione dall’astrazione o dal minimalismo, tinti di senso dell’umorismo e curiosi...

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