We’re quite partial to a bit of monochrome at Go Modern – despite the in-your-face trend at Milan this year for a whole raft of new designs featuring hot, zingy, jewel colours.
The National Gallery + monochrome
So the latest exhibition at the National Gallery is the place we’ll be heading to for some inspiration over the next few weeks. Their ‘Monochrome’ exhibition is fabulous, with over 50 works from the last 700 years to the present on glass, vellum, ceramic silk, wood and canvas.
According to the National Gallery blurb, ‘Monochrome’ is “a radical look at what happens when artists cast aside the colour spectrum and focus on the visual power of black and white, and everything in between.” Love it. And the National Gallery is also one of our favourite places for afternoon tea, with amazing views over the rooftops and down to the Houses Of Parliament. Cake and art – got to be one of the world’s best combos!
The Power of Monochrome
So, a little curated Go Modern gallery here of some of our latest on trend monochrome designs.
Metropolis table
The Metropolis Ceramic Dining Table from Italian glass wizards Tonelli Design, was created by Giuseppe Maurizio Scutellà for their new 2017 collection. Amazing zig-zag shaped glass table legs with the top made from beautiful marble-look ceramic glass.
Vetrinetty cabinet
This is our current kitchen must have. Mogg’s Vetrinetty glass cabinets (there’s a sideboard too) designed by Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba. We love so much of what Malerba produces and this is now top of the list. Look closely at the glass – different patterns and textures for each panel. And the glass is just about transparent enough to show off what’s inside (but not show the clutter!).
Chillout
So, if you’re looking for a chair that’s slouchy comfy, but with a bit of lower back support…Saba Italia have nailed it. The name of this chair says it all. Chillout. The latest from Giuseppe Viganò. And chill-out you certainly will.
Finally, the stunning, glamorous but oh so simple Cookies coffee table, part of Gallotti&Radice’s 2017 collection, designed by Pietro Russo. Marbles, woods and elegant metal detailing. Gallotti&Radice are the supreme masters at this combo.
So, black and white. Timeless, stylish and in the oft quoted words of the great Coco Chanel: “I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”