Back on the train again and down to Modena..... A really fun day spent with the 2 Andreas from 14 ORA.... Looking at some new material and discussing the market. I hate to bring up food again but we also had a very special lunch at a restaurant run by 2 sisters.... The chef is 83 and the food is very traditional. When we asked if the menu was the menu of the day we were told it was the menu for the past 48 years! We have selected a really beautiful range of material from 14 ORA including a new stone called Cathedral which is very suitable for our market. They also are now producing the UonUon in a...
First factory to visit on our work/holiday was SICIS, it is always so informative and interesting as they are always working on new and exciting projects. This year, we saw the new "Pop Art" Marilyn, using some water jet cut elements as well as the glass to create a less traditional version of the icon (see image). The displays of the Mirage range to (from a previous blog) were also on display. We had discussions on the installation of this material so as to be able to assist with questions. The other exciting news is the release of the extended Neoglass range in around 200 colours from the Colibri range also opening the door for a whole new range of...
For the first time we had the opportunity to visit RAPSEL at their factory in Milan. Due to our hectic schedule we could only manage this meeting on a Saturday RAPSEL were very generous in opening especially for us. We had time to look in depth at the new products and more importantly to speak at length with Aldo the founder of RAPSEL. What continues to amaze me is the constant innovation from RAPSEL who really we the first to introduce so many years ago the involvement of designer names that we now know as legends, Phillip Starck , Norman Foster, and Palomba just to name a few. The new ranges (still a secret) are amazing and very innovative.I will...
As I mentioned in a previous post lovely Cotto Etrusco are developing some exciting new products. The blacks Terracotta here is an image of it is really a beautiful colour. Wonderful variation and texture, also this new format combining matt and gloss white glaze... with the otional insertion of Platinum, for fantastic splash back or feature walls.
Made by hand using the traditional French method these beautiful tiles from Vietnam are available in a range of 50 colors and a unlimited selection of designs.
We keep in stock around 12 colours and 7 patterns.
Extremely hardwearing but with a inherent softness of tone it is a wonderful option for floors.
Size stock is 200X200, 300X300 available upon request.
