Collection overviewVALORE: memory and contemporaneity. A project curated around reinterpreting Italian tradition through a contemporary language that combines formal essentiality and surface richness. Design by Philippe Starck.
GIO seatingThe GIO seating family (chair and armchair) reinterprets Italian tradition from a contemporary perspective. A subtle, rigorous frame defines a light profile; seat and back receive a decorative, almost textile surface treatment; proportions are calibrated for comfort and presence. GIO delivers a discreet, recognisable identity adaptable to varied interiors.
GIOLI lampsGIOLI (table and wall versions) revisits lighting as an essential presence: a recognisable form with surface elaboration that brings texture and depth. Light interacts with the design to create reflections and variations that enrich the atmosphere. Compact yet expressive, they are suitable for focused or ambient applications.
GIOTA tableGIOTA develops the collection narrative with an essential stroke: a slender, precise central base supports the top, balancing stability and visual lightness. Carefully considered proportions allow adaptability across contexts while maintaining a clear formal identity.
AURORA BELLA lampAURORA BELLA appears suspended, diffusing a soft, uniform light and acting as a luminous sign that floats in the space. Its effect is atmospheric, bringing lightness and contemporaneity to interiors.
Materials and aesthetic languageContrast between essential form and surface richness (textile-like texture). Focus on familiar but not predictable proportions, seeking a balance between memory and contemporaneity.
Related mediaThe page includes a photographic gallery of the collection and a video that accompanies the project presentation.
Specifications / technical details- Designer: Philippe Starck.
- Collection components: GIO (chair and armchair), GIOLI (table lamp and wall light), GIOTA (table), AURORA BELLA (suspended lamp).
- Aesthetic focus: contemporary reinterpretation of Italian tradition; contrast between essential form and textured surfaces.
- Presentation: Salone del Mobile 2026 (collection included in the event section).
- Materials/finishes: surface treatment with a textile character (conceptual description on the page; no numeric technical specifications provided).
- Media available on the page: photo gallery (10 images) and promotional video.