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Monday
May212012

Explore the Beautiful Ceramics of Italy


Ceramics of Italy
is an International Contemporary Furniture Fair exhibit coming up that will feature nine of Italy’s leading ceramic tile companies and their new designs. The ICFF will be held from May 19-22, 2012 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The show focuses primarily on modern design, and the Ceramics of Italy exhibit will show off fresh tile trends for floor and wall coverings in booth #1432. Exhibitors include Atlas Concorde; Ceramiche Refin; Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola; Cotto d’Este; Fap Ceramiche; Mirage Granito Ceramico; Il Ferrone; Sant’Agostino; and Settecento mosaici e ceramiche d’arte.

Expect to see many state-of-the-art flooring and wall covering developments.

  • Urban motifs
  • Wood, stone, and concrete looks created with ink-jet technology
  • LEED-compliant tiles
  • Super-thin porcelains

 

According to Franco Manfredini, president of Confindustria Ceramica:

We are excited to be attending the show for the fourth time. New York is an important market for our Italian companies and the architects and designers we meet every year make it an event we cannot miss.

Italian manufacturers continue to focus on both aesthetic and technological trends that are both bold and progressive in the tile industry. For updated information on Ceramics of Italy’s participation at ICFF or to view new products launching this season, visit the Italian Tile website.

 

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Click here to read Sheffield's exclusive photo tour: A Day at the Kips Bay Show House.

 






As lead curriculum developer, it's fun to check out new flooring and wall covering products. If you're interested in learning more about the exciting world of interior design, then we encourage you to explore the Sheffield School, New York, NY. Sheffield began as an Interior Design school in 1985, and then expanded our course offerings to train people in other design-related fields, including Feng ShuiWedding and Event Planning, and Jewelry Design. With thousands of active students and more than 50,000 graduates, Sheffield has trained more design professionals than any school in the world.

Reader Comments (25)

Wow, you really can't beat Italy for style! These bold designs and stunning ceramic tiles look superb for the coming season.
May 21, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterPlan-It Interiors
These flooring are a state of the art. Wow, I am speechless. Modern floor designs have grown over the last decade; aren’t they just so fresh, creative and bold.
May 22, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterbabydeco
It is amazing the amount of applications that have the tiles. I am a graduate in History of Art and I love the Contemporary Design; you can see how fashions are back, as are back in fashion houses of the years 60 and 70. You see the influence of works of Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto or Thonet today.

Greetings
Marta
I've incorporated some of these styles into my own business. Some of the patterns are almost arabesque; they're all very stylish indeed.
Wow! Awesome :) Italy's Talents.
May 22, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterPraveesh
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May 23, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKids Curtains
I admire this post! It’s nice to see many questions answered in a blog post like this.
No doubt that this blog makes a difference. I read it almost every day and I always find a lot of new and interesting information.
May 24, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnupom
Well, I can not stop admiring this post.
May 25, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJames Anderson
Awesome !

Italy is popular for for floor ceramic tiles all over the world. Italy designs and style are really unique and stunning.
May 25, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJames Anderson
You see the influence of works of Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto or Thonet today.
May 25, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAnupom
Inspiring interior. Ceramics give a special touch to a room.
May 25, 2012 | Unregistered Commenternycmovers
Very Inspiring I really love reading this post
May 26, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterstate news
Italy is a beautiful place with amazing architectural design elements. Thank you for sharing
May 27, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMike
I simply love the pictures of those beautiful ceramics of Italy. Should pay more attention on these portion the next time I have my Italy visit. luv the artistic favour.
May 27, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJohn
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May 28, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterblogger indonesia
wow ! Its really awesome. This is what we call "simple and elegant ". I like the amazing architectural design elements. I guess Italy is the best place for best architectural design .
May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterEonlineTutors
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May 28, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSegmanci
Cool designs and unique, makes convenient of feeling when you tired. This is the best design I've seen. Thanks!!
July 31, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBamboo Floor Melbourne
Excellent post. This is beautiful design that I've seen. Really amaze. Thanks for sharing.
August 29, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCheap Carpet Melbourne
For sharing this nice flooring i can really imagine what designs is beautiful. Thanks!
October 23, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterGreener Flooring
Nice Picture, I Like It. :)
I love the design and photos. Italy has amazing concept and fixtures to decorate home interior. Thanks for sharing! I think you should also try to look up the decor ideas here: http://dhomedesign.com/
December 21, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterJack
saya sangat suka artikel mengenai desain rumah seperti ini. its cool
February 11, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterUpdate Techno
Wow stunning. I guess these designs are comforting after a long tiresome day at work

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June 12, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterTeddy

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