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SHAPES

Albed

functional and decorative
metal doors

atin-finished, lacquered, with
precious galvanic finishes or natural:
Smetal is conquering the world of
product and interior design in an obvious
way, drawing new decorative possibilities.
Thanks to the consolidated know-how
in working with this material for door
systems and partitions, Albed translates
this trend into functional collections that
can be customized and adapted to any
project and interior requirements. Celine,
Quadra and Ri-trait 8b explore the use of
aluminum and make it a decisive aesthetic
component; as does Solo, the modular
and versatile walk-in closet, which is also
available free standing.
The Celine door series, designed
by Paolo Festa, takes the geometric
decorativism of early 20th century
industrial glazing and turns it into a
complete technical system that includes
hinged, flush or framed, sliding, even
concealed, solutions and partitions.
Celine's door panel is crossed by thin
aluminum profiles, available in natural
or with gilded, bronzed or lacquered
finishes, which divide its surface into
offset rectangular portions. These can be
customised in glass with different finishes:
neutral, etched, pleated, reflective,
mirrored, satin or with decorative

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