Milan Design Week’25: Magis Novelties

When the creative spirit of Paul Cocksedge, internationally renowned designer and artist, met the experimental approach of Magis, the result was Squash.

Much more than a collection of mirrors: “an exploration of the power of compression”, as the designer explains, a simple gesture that transforms material and form, resulting in objects that seem to capture movement.

An idea born from the desire to explore the boundary between three-dimensional and two-dimensional, between softness and rigidity, between design and pure expression.

Soft forms, shaped and compressed, that suddenly become flat surfaces, without losing their sense of volume and tension.

The inspiration draws on Italian tradition and mixes the art of construction of Pier Luigi Nervi with the sensual design of Angelo Mangiarotti. The style is unmistakable: simple, sculptural and distinctly Ronan Bouroullec.

Ancora “explores the raw sensuality of concrete in pursuit of a minimal use of material and design precision to create strength”.

An intrinsic strength that explodes in the sinuous aesthetic of its structure and draws Palladian perspectives in the space, with bold simplicity. The collection, for both indoor and outdoor use, consists of a rectangular table (220 x 90 cm) and a round table (diameter 130 cm) with a concrete base and a top in a range of materials, as well as two single-material concrete side tables.

Contemporary, almost austere, yet flawless, because its details encapsulate the graceful elegance of classical standards. With the right balance, for timeless beauty.

Bishop: a name that immediately conveys a sense of strength and presence. And indeed, the Bishop chair designed by Konstantin Grcic stands with a vertical posture that exudes stability and elegance.

The Bishop chair is made from a 1 mm thick steel sheet, laser cut, bent and welded into a solid structure, available in a variety of colours. The design is simple, almost archetypal: four legs, a seat and a back, characterized by meticulous attention to detail.

Its allure is evident, reflected in the glossy finish that enhances its clean geometry and envelops Bishop in a subtle aura of light.

Steel sheet is not a common choice of material for making a chair, but its elasticity, malleability and precision offer enormous design potential. It ages well, maintaining its appeal and developing a natural patina, resulting in a bold, timeless design.

A simple chat between Magis and designer Jasper Morrison. A meeting of old friends, after a break of several years, as if to rekindle the synergy established in 1993 with the famous bottle holder that sealed an everlasting creative bond.

Jasper Morrison cited “the Spaghetti Chair by Giandomenico Belotti, to design a lightweight chair with vertical legs and reduced bulk”, and with that in mind, he and the Magis team immediately got to work.

The result is Motta, a chair based around a simple steel tube frame, that maintains its elegance while also honouring the place of that meeting with its name – from Motta di Livenza, the original headquarters of Magis.

Motta features a steel tube frame, to which a seat and back in plastic, upholstery or wood can be attached. Created for the home, but also suitable for contract use, it is the ultimate chair for living and dining areas.

Geometric, sculptural, minimal. But above all, extendable.

Pied-à-Terre, the new round table designed by BrogliatoTraverso, is the epitome of convivial style, available in a fixed version (with a diameter of 120 cm) and an extending version (with a diameter of 125 cm that extends to 180 cm). Compact when closed, it opens up with style and ease to make room for guests.

Pied-à-terre stands in stark contrast to other round tables, transforming the ultimate geometric shape into a captivating object that immediately catches the eye in any living space, offering a fresh perspective on what a round table can be.