Vito Selma is a Filipino designer who, although very young, can boast that his work has been bought by the likes of the Princess of Malaysia, Saudi royalty and Nelson Mandela. Seemingly intricate but simple in essence, his designs are dynamic...
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In the early days of furniture finishing the products used were solvent-based. The first varnish used - shellac - was obtained by dissolving in alcohol the resin secreted by the female Kerria lacca beetle. Over time, natural products were replaced by materials obtained...
In the interview at BIFE SIM 2016, Ugo Pelosin - Sirca's export director - mentions the concern for the transmission of information, and the Sirca Academy has been set up for this purpose. It is an event that brings together the manufacturer of finishing materials with their users...
Arte povera, poor art, was an art movement that emerged in Italy in the late 60s and early 70s. It influenced interior design and decoration by introducing rustic, old-fashioned furniture and decorations with classical lines. It is a style...
Wood-based panels are a constant presence in our lives, being used in both furniture and construction. The big problem faced by both manufacturers and users is the emission of formaldehyde, which is harmful to the human body. Source...