Salone del Mobile Milano – the touchstone of global design.

April 24, 2019 / sulfaro2018 / Leave a comment

It’s early Spring in Europe. Refresh, renew. Vibrancy, colour – design. In Milan the Salone Internazionale del Mobile has just finished. It’s the most popular design event in all of Europe. This year it was the 58th edition and it ran from 9-14th of April.

There were some stunning installations that drew accolades and public acclaim. This week we feature those from iconic brands – Gucci and Louis Vuitton as well as a stunning exhibition from Mexico based artist Carlos Amardes.

The Salone del Mobile Milano is a sensual delight, an explosion of colour, fabric, light and texture. This year Gucci opened a pop-up store, an apartment store, for the duration of the event. It was designed to specifically profile the brands latest offerings in homewares – furniture, porcelain, dinnerware and blankets.

The brand’s creative director Allessandro Michele chose to fill the entire space with the brand’s signature patterns and prints. It was maximalist, it involved everything from wallpaper to cushions, screens, chairs, candles, incense trays and metal folding tables all carrying the iconic Gucci brand.

The Gucci décor collection was developed and released in 2017, a commitment to the craft and artisanship and to profile the skills of Italian creators and designers. Part of this iconic collection comes from the famous Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer acquired by Gucci in 2013. The company had been formed in 1735. Under Gucci’s stewardship, the range is now flourishing with artistic direction from Gio Ponti.

The store provided an augmented reality ‘app’ where users could use famous locations as well as their own home to try out different pieces, ‘virtually’ placing the items there. The overall installation was certainly an indulgence, but reported to be thoroughly enjoyable.

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At Louis Vuitton their team in collaboration India Mahdavi, Patricia Urquindo and Tokujin Yoshioka presented its ‘objets nomades’ collection. The focus is on the idea of travel whilst considering each designer’s personal style.

Atelier Biagetti and Zanellato/Bortotto created feature pieces for each design. ‘Anemona’, a glass top dining table and a wavy base, dressed in soft leather was created by Atelier Biagetti whilst Italian duo Zanellato/Bortotto debuted with an amazing ‘mandala’ screen composed of three separate parts drawn together in a sophisticated weave.

The featured pieces were presented at the neoclassical Palazzo Serbelloni in an exhibition featuring the entire collection with past editions revisited in new colours and materials.

Darkened rooms are refreshed with light spreading in brilliant colours. Tonal effects with subtle changes, the Campano Brothers ‘bomboca’ sofa-puzzle in fluoro yellow; the ‘Cocoon’ suspended chair covered in a red faux fur.

The Campano Brothers have added a new piece called the ‘Bulbo’ armchair. It mimics a giant tropical bloom that embraces the person seated in billows of yellow fabric.

Also included in this latest display are ‘dollchairs’, modular in design. As with traditional Louis Vuitton trunks, the ‘chairs’ can be customised and hand painted with individual designs.

The final contribution is from Marcel Wanders – Diamond shaped armchairs with arched wooden frames, cagelike, a diamond vase of mouth blown Murano glass suspended by leather strapping and a ‘venezia’, a lamp that is modelled on traditional Venetian lanterns.

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Something somewhat different is the Carlos Amardes installation ‘the accursed hour’ which was presented in the Fondazione Adolfo Pini with a swarm of 15,000 black butterflies – a simply stunning display. For your enjoyment we have added a series of photographs capturing the magic of his installation.

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For genuine design excellence and true European elegance, Sulfaro offer a stunning collection of traditional and modern furniture. From original objets de art, upholstered and stylish Lounge Suites, Dining Suites and a full range of inspired accessories, select Sulfaro and enjoy both the comfort, luxury and exquisite design of true Italian and European design.

Call now and book an appointment with Amelia Sulfaro experienced Sales and Design team on 9872 4608. We are conveniently located at 650-652 Whitehorse Road Mitcham 3132 (Cnr of Cochrane St) approximately 1km west of the Eastlink offramps for Ringwood. Here is the google maps ref

Our showrooms are open 7 days per week. Check our website here for opening hours

When you select Sulfaro, you’ve made the right choice.

Sulfaro – it’s simply the best

Sulfaro Grand Easter Sale – Finishes this Monday (the 22nd)

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 / sulfaro2018 / Leave a comment

Don’t miss the last days of the Sulfaro Grand Easter Sale. Finishing at 5pm this Monday, you still have the opportunity to purchase a genuine hand built and crafted Sulfaro Sofa, Arm Chairs, Occasional Chairs or Dining Suite. It’s time to replace your ageing lounge suite with a luxurious and comfortable Sulfaro masterpiece – exquisite in its design. Elegance with genuine European styling.

Good Friday is the day of the Channel 7 Children’s Hospital Appeal. As the Sulfaro Easter Sale draws to a close we offer the following Lounge Suites and Sofas at never to be repeated prices.

The London Highback Sofas – 50% Discount
2×3 Seaters
Cushions included (valued at $1080)
Special Price – this week only – $4999

The Siena Sofas – 50% Discount
2 x 2.5 Seaters
Cushions included (valued at $720)
Special Price – this week only – $4990

The Euro Chaise Lounge – 30% Discount
3 seater in 2 plus chaise
Cushions included (valued at $680)
Special Price – this week only – $4119
List Price – $6020

The Prada Corner Chaise Lounge – 30% Discount
7 seater corner chaise
Cushions included (valued at $980)
Special Price – this week only – $7499
List Price – $10,798

We will then contribute a proportion of the profits from the sale of these items to the Children’s Hospital Appeal. Let’s make it happen. Now is your opportunity to own a genuine hand built Sulfaro Sofa or Lounge Suite – and help the Children’s Hospital. Call now and place a deposit if you like on 9872 4608. Once they’re gone that’s it. But don’t despair – we have many other delightful pieces also available for your selection – Lounge Suites, Sofas, Dining Settings, Armchairs, Occasional Chairs and Ottomans. It’s time to choose Sulfaro.

The Sulfaro Collection offers something for all tastes and preferences. Using methodologies perfected over generations, the Sulfaro range of upholstered sofas and armchairs is simply the most comfortable available. We do not cut corners, using premium materials from the world’s leading fabric houses, quality cushioning and framing, ensuring your comfort and delight.

Beautiful Lounge Suites –in both traditional and contemporary design, the Sulfaro range has evolved over 50 years. Each piece is created individually by skilled and experienced Tradesmen and Artisans. Timeless beauty is franked by rigid quality standards. Company founder Nunzio Sulfaro and his son Santo ensure every piece of Sulfaro Furniture is in fact finished perfectly to exacting standards.

Our Collection, with our Signature Selection [Link http://www.sulfaro.com.au/sulfaro-signature-selection.html%5D representing our most popular Lounge Settings, Sofas, Armchairs and Occasional Chairs, represents a wealth of choice for customers.

Our extensive showrooms feature our Traditional/European range, our Contemporary/Modern range and our Classic/Hamptons range for your perusal and selection. Browse our website prior to your visit. Feel free to call our experienced Sales and Design team on 9872 4608 and book a consultation. Sales Manager Amelia Sulfaro and her team will be happy to consult with you and offer advice and direction. You are welcome to bring your floor plan and material samples.

And don’t forget at Sulfaro we offer a wide range of Dining Tables and Dining Settings. Gorgeous settings with timber, glass and marble tables. All with handcrafted and finished stylish dining chairs by Sulfaro.

All Sulfaro Furniture is crafted and hand made right here in Melbourne at our Mitcham premises. We do not sell cheap imported furniture or replica models. All Sulfaro Furniture comes with a lifetime guarantee on workmanship and materials.

The Sulfaro Showrooms are located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham (Cnr of Cochrane St), 1km west of the Eastlink Ringwood exit ramps Google Maps

Don’t hesitate – make this Easter an Easter to remember. Take advantage of our very special offers on limited floorstock and then next week sit back, relax and enjoy your new superbly crafted and finished sofa or lounge suite.

Yes it’s a Sulfaro.

Sulfaro – It’s simply the best!

Easter Sale Now On. Beautiful Handcrafted Furniture. Up to 40% Off Selected Items

April 11, 2019 / sulfaro2018 / Leave a comment

When shopping for furniture, a sale often represents the retailer ‘clearing’ last year’s stock, moving on obsolete items. Not so at Sulfaro. Our Easter Sale gives customers the opportunity to purchase and own genuine hand built, handcrafted furniture. All Sulfaro Furniture is Australian made – with most items being crafted right here in our Mitcham Showrooms and Factory by our skilled artisans, tradesmen and women. We simply do not offer or sell inferior imported furniture. All Sulfaro Furniture is hand made using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.

So what would you rather choose? A beautifully crafted and upholstered Lounge Suite, dressed in leather or fabric from the world’s leading fabric houses – or a production line Sofa, machine made and probably identical to many others? The choice is yours. Real quality, comfort and genuine luxury – at Sulfaro – or something standard.

Sulfaro Furniture is not only built in the European tradition – handed down from father to son, mother to daughter – Sulfaro is a long term family business. Established in 1962 by family patriarch Nunzio Sulfaro and his wife Francesca, the business is now operated and managed by Nunzio’s son Santo and his wife Amelia. Essentially the whole family is still active and involved with Nunzio Sulfaro creating the templates required for all new designs, Francesca Sulfaro provides specialist seamstress skills in dressing the truly exquisite upholstered furniture produced.

Take the time to visit our showrooms up to and over the Easter break. We will be open all days excepting Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

There are some items (floor stock) available with up to 40% off normal retail price, a great reason to drive out to view our full selection. All Sale items (Sofas, Armchairs, Corner Suites, Occasional Chairs, Dining Settings and Ornaments) are genuine one-off hand crafted furniture or accessories.

This is the real opportunity to take advantage of our unique and genuine Sale. Quality, Comfort and Superb Finish. Give us a call before you arrive on 9872 4608. Schedule a time with our experienced Sales and Design team led by Amelia Sulfaro. We are conveniently located at 650-652 Whitehorse Road Mitcham (Cnr of Cochrane St) approximately 1km west of the Ringwood exit ramps on Eastlink Google Map

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The Sulfaro Showrooms will be open Monday to Sunday. Weekdays and Saturday – 10am until 5pm, Sundays 11am until 4pm. Closed Good Friday (April 19th), Easter Sunday (April 21st) and Anzac Day (April 25th). Open all other days.

The Easter Sale will continue until Saturday the 20th of April at 5pm.

Always choose Sulfaro – for superb comfort and style. Luxury, Elegance. Sulfaro – it’s simply the best.

Chinese New Year – A Time for Renewal

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 / sulfaro2018 / Leave a comment

This year is the Chinese Year of the Pig. In Chinese culture, the pig symbolises luck, good fortune, wealth, honesty and general prosperity. A great year to make money and a good year to invest. Leading up to New Year is the time when Chinese people replace the old with the new. What better time to select a beautiful hand crafted and upholstered Lounge Suite by Sulfaro, an exquisite dining setting or simply a new sofa – right now. The Sulfaro Summer Clearance Sale continues, but make sure you do not miss out. There are still some wonderful pieces available.

At Sulfaro you know you are purchasing genuine hand made crafted artisan pieces of furniture – Sofas, Armchairs, Ottomans and Occasional Chairs. For us at Sulfaro, Furniture is a passion, a tradition, passed from father to son. The techniques, the methods, the materials. Selecting the softest fabrics – durable yet supremely comfortable. Cushioning, webbing, stainless steel springs. Each piece is individually crafted with full attention to detail. No production line cookie cutter models made on the cheap in third world sweat shops. Real quality, real comfort – complete luxury.

Now is the time to choose from our exciting collection. You’ll find our most popular lines in our Signature Selection. But remember you can always customise to suit your individual taste and interior design. Choose fabrics and leathers from the world’s leading fabric houses. At Sulfaro we have literally hundreds of different materials in a full range of colours sourced globally for your pleasure.

Choose from our Contemporary/Modern Collection for both apartment living and new spacious homes. With corner suite units such as the Euro Chaise, The Prada Corner Suite or the Coco T, take advantage of the space and enjoy the panoramic views from your new apartment. With matching ottoman, lamps, credenzas and mirrors, create your own unique space with Sulfaro.

For a more traditional look and feel, choose from our Traditional/European Collection . Choose scatterback or highback – the Camelot – with or without fringe, the Tiffany, the Harlow – in either highback or scatterback.

Travel out to our well appointed showrooms located at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham (cnr Cochrane St), just 1km from the Eastlink exit ramps. Check here for directions. We are open 7 days per week from 10am to 4pm. Sundays 11am to 4pm. Call ahead on 03 9872 4608 to make an appointment with our design staff to discuss your needs.

Always choose Sulfaro, genuine hand crafted furniture. Superb finish, absolute luxury and comfort.

Sulfaro, it’s simply the best.

Sulfaro Summer Clearance Sale. It’s a must visit – Open 7 days per week.

January 17, 2019 / sulfaro2018 / Leave a comment

Summer Holidays – another week before it’s back to work. What a great time to upgrade your Lounge Setting – take the time to drive out to our Showrooms at 650-652 Whitehorse Rd Mitcham (cnr of Cochrane St) 1km West of Eastlink. It’s our Annual Clearance Sale and right now you’ll find some simply gorgeous furniture – Sofas, Armchairs, Ottomans and Dining Settings – heavily discounted. Price Reductions of up to 40%.

Euro Sofa

But this is no ordinary mass produced furniture from overseas. This is quality hand built furniture designed and crafted right here in Melbourne at our Factory and Showroom location.

New Tribeca Sofa

Premium quality hardwood, cushioning from Dunlop and fabric and leathers from the world’s leading fabric houses. Thousands of colours, designs and materials to choose from. Finessed and finished by skilled artisans, craftsmen and seamstresses, following the traditional art of upholstery and furniture making, passed down through generations. Elegant European design – first created and manufactured in Australia in 1962 by company founder Nunzio Sulfaro.

Coco T Sofa

Sulfaro offer a wide range of Sofa and Armchair designs. From Traditional/European, Contemporary/Modern, to Classic/Hamptons, our Collection simply provides you with a spectacular choice.

Add to this a great range of Dining Settings – Tables, Dining Chairs and Ornaments, Sulfaro provide a full complement of exquisitely designed furniture from which you can create your own individual, tasteful Interior Design that speaks to your lifestyle and preferences.

Studio T Sofa

The Sulfaro Design team led by Amelia Sulfaro will ensure that you can select the finish, the look and feel you’ve always desired. Book a time – call us on 9872-4608 – and commence the rejuvenation and refreshment of your home, its living spaces and furniture.

London Sofa

The Sulfaro Clearance Sale will continue through until February. Don’t settle for less – make sure it’s a Sulfaro.

Sulfaro Furniture and Design – it’s simply the best.