UK debut for Kartell by Laufen

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Since its preview at ISH/Frankfurt and Salone Del Mobile/Milan earlier this year, the UK market has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Kartell by Laufen.Due to be launched into showrooms this Autumn, Kartell by Laufen is a complete integrated project for the bathroom, which came about from the original inspiring approach of Kartell, its design, its quality and its essence which through the interpretative project skills of Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, have combined with the innovation of Laufen, giving rise to a collection pervaded with the aroma of emotion.

On one hand Kartell – Italian, creative, colourful and iconic. The family company that has marked the history of design and revolutionised furnishing in the use of plastic materials for over 60 years now. On the other hand Laufen – Swiss, rigorous, reliable. For more than 120 years, a great commitment to make culture in the bathroom and innovation in the production of ceramic sanitaryware.

Kartell by Laufen is the first complete collection to include washbasins made from SaphirKeramik, a new lightweight material that is completely unique to Laufen. SaphirKeramik brings innovations in terms of the physical properties that can be created with ceramic, opening up a whole new level of creativity for the bathroom designer.

Key pieces from this groundbreaking new collection will be a highlight of designjunction, which runs from 18-22 September and showcases the very best in furniture, lighting and product design from around the world.

For more details of designjunction visit www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

For more information on Kartell by Laufen call 01530 510007 or visit www.laufen.com

Daniel Fountain / 09.09.2013

Editor, Hotel Designs

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