"What do a sleek silver Alessi espresso maker, an alpine flat in Trentino-Alto Adige, and a lush Turks and Caicos resort have in common? That would be Piero Lissoni. Add any descriptor before "design," and the Italian multi-hyphenate does it: graphic design, product design, interior design, landscape design, to name just a few. If you've admired chairs, glassware, and sofas from the likes of Knoll, B&B Italia, and Fritz Hansen, stopped into showrooms from New York to Milan, or stayed in luxe hotels the world over, you've likely seen the work of Lissoni & Partners."
"One example: Some time ago my flight was held up for a couple of hours on the runway at Tokyo, and while waiting I started gazing at the way the engine of the jumbo jet was attached to the wing. This gave rise to a table. Everything and nothing is worth spending money on. There's no material that is more or less worth the splurge."
Piero Lissoni works across graphic, product, interior, and landscape design, producing objects and spaces ranging from espresso makers to luxury hotels. Collaborations include brands such as Knoll, B&B Italia, and Fritz Hansen, with projects visible in showrooms and hospitality worldwide. Lissoni draws inspiration from unexpected moments, for example observing aircraft engineering that led to a table concept. Material decisions are contextual, with no single material always worth splurging. He favors neutral and classic palettes to allow objects and furnishings to take on a life of their own, and selects soft natural materials like wood and stone for warm, refined atmospheres.
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