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design. This year, the range is joined by   The mattress and headrest can be   Ocean armchair designed by Werner
           a new variation with an ash wood frame,   upholstered with any of the catalogue leathers   Aisslinger. Presented at the Salone Del
           with a bolder, cleaner look, and a new   and fabrics, making Caruso the perfect piece   Mobile 2022, this year it also features
           piece, the Siloe stool.            for relaxing, which will seamlessly blend with   a footrest.  Ocean is a lounge armchair
             The entire family features a soft seat   any setting in the home.  of  strong  spirit,  and  as  a  hybrid  of
           supported by a frame whose legs meet in   Making its debut in the Frag catalogue   classicism and modernity, it coexists
           a cross design. The backrest is attached to   is a piece designed by internationally   happily with a wide range of styles. Its
           the seat and extends beyond it with ironic   renowned Chinese architect and designer   design evokes the rounded forms of
           curvature, as if to protect it. The legs of the   Steve Leung, whose design work draws   the iconic chairs of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
           armchair extend to provide support for   inspiration from Asian art and culture.   While the chair’s rigid moulded shell
           the unique armrests, padded in the metal   The result of this new collaboration is   contains and protects, the soft and
           version, whose curved design seems to   Aria,  a  chair  that  combines  practicality   generously sized ergonomic cushions
           almost embrace the sitter. The stool, made   and  functionality  with the  supreme   relax and enfold. For the ultimate in
           only with a wood frame, is available in two   elegance of materials such as steel and   comfort, the armchair now comes with
           heights and also features a footrest with   leather.  Discreet yet with distinctive style,   a footrest whose design echoes the soft
           brushed stainless steel inserts. Siloe can be   Aria consists of a steel frame painted   and inviting forms of the chair. Both
           upholstered in any of the catalogue leathers   matte black which supports a slim, curved   elements are supported by a central
           or fabrics, making it the ideal seat for both   shell entirely upholstered in leather. The   coated-steel swivel base in dark bronze,
           domestic interiors and contract use.  gentle curves of the frame follow the   which can be customised with a RAL
             This collaboration with Oscar and   shape of the seat, offering an uncluttered   colour on request.
           Gabriele Buratti has also produced   aesthetic and giving an extremely light   The 2023  collection sees Frag
           Myon, a range of tables and coffee tables   feel to the whole chair.  continuing to chart their own course
           featuring simplicity of construction and   Its design presents a strong visual   in creating an ever-expanding range of
           a strongly geometric form. The graceful   harmony in the continuity between seat   furniture. The aim is not only to meet
           power of its design presents slim circular   and backrest combined with the delicate   the needs of an international market in
           surfaces which contrast with the solid and   lines of the frame, creating a sculptured   constant flux, but also to represent the
           imposing cylindrical bases. The dining   yet fluid look. A delicate and harmonious   company’s vision of contemporary living
           tables, in pleasing generous sizes, feature   piece, practical and stackable, it is an ideal   through a focus on attention to detail
           a  structural  symmetry  between  top  and   option for contract use, gracefully suited   and high quality materials, a hallmark of
           base. Available with an oval or round top,   to both public and private settings.  the brand for over 100 years.  dw
           each in two sizes, they are a natural focus   The last of the new products for
           for friends and family. The round table   2023 is a design which adds to the    www.frag.it
           consists of a substantial central cylindrical
           base supporting a top of 160 or 180 cm,
           while the oval top, of 240 or 280 cm, is
           supported by a double cylindrical base.
             The  coffee  tables  have  an  off-centre
           base and are available in various sizes and
           heights, making Myon ideal for use in
           front of or at the side of the sofa. The entire
           range comes in a glossy lacquered finish
           and a vibrant colour palette of daffodil
           yellow, Chinese red and silk grey, offering
           a dynamic, playful and contemporary feel.
             Renewing the collaboration with
           Dainelli Studio, Frag presents the
           Caruso  chaise  longue,  offering  the
           perfect  balance  of  geometric  purity  and
           comfort. The design combines a slim,
           rigid shell upholstered in leather, folded
           to contain the cushion and headrest,
           with a distinctive tubular steel frame.
           Painted matte black, it is slender and
           asymmetrical, almost invisible. Caruso
           is modelled on the natural lines of the
           body and is designed to offer everyday
           relaxation. This classic piece with highly
           contemporary lines and proportions
           makes a modern and sophisticated
           addition to the Frag range.




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