Who is Miniforms?

Miniforms is an Italian furniture brand founded in 1970 by Luigi Bardini. The company is headquartered in Meolo, Italy, and produces a wide range of furniture, including chairs, tables, bookcases, and storage solutions.

What makes Miniforms furniture unique?

Miniforms furniture is known for its playful and unconventional designs. The brand's furniture is not just pieces of furniture; they are expressions of creativity, infused with a sense of fun and lightheartedness. Miniforms furniture is also meticulously crafted to meet the needs of modern living, offering comfort, practicality, and versatility.

What materials does Miniforms use?

Miniforms uses only the finest materials, from sustainably harvested wood to durable fabrics, ensuring that its furniture is built to last. Miniforms is also committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials and practices whenever possible.

What are Miniforms' most popular products?

Some of Miniforms' most popular products include:

• Soda Table
• Caruso Buffet
• Juice Table
• Ozz Lamp
• Barry Table

Who are Miniforms' top designers?

Some of Miniforms' top designers are:

• Paolo Cappello

Paolo Cappello is a designer who graduated in Industrial Design at Politecnico di Milano. He has won numerous international prizes for his work, and his designs have been featured in major international magazines. Cappello designed the Caruso, Ozz and Plauto for Miniforms.

• E-ggs

E-ggs is a design studio founded by Gaia Giotti and Jonah Scarselli. The studio is concerned with the design of a transversal approach, ranging from product design, interior and architecture. The studio designed the Juice Table and Iola Chair for Miniforms.

• Francesco Faccin

Francesco Faccin is a designer who was born in Milano in 1977. He graduated from the European Institute of Design and has worked with a variety of Italian and foreign companies. His designs have been published in leading national and international magazines. Faccin designed the Pelleossa Chair for Miniforms.

• Fabio Fantolino

Fabio Fantolino is an architect and designer who founded his studio in Torino in 2001. He has collaborated with a number of notable companies, and his work has been published in leading national and international magazines. Fantolino designed the Palinfransca for Miniforms.

• Yiannis Ghikas

Yiannis Ghikas is a designer who was born in Athens, Greece. He has worked with a number of companies, and his work has been exhibited internationally. His “Monarchy” stool has received the “red dot design award” (2009). Ghikas designed the Soda Table for Miniforms.

• Alain Gilles

Alain Gilles is a designer who opened his own studio in late 2007. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors. Several of his products have been awarded international prices, such as the Henry Van De Velde Label, the Design for Asia Golden Award, The “Red Dot Best of the Best” for the Welded table and the Good Design award for the Big Table. Gilles designed the Barry Table for Miniforms.

• Florian Schmid

Florian Schmid is a designer who graduated from the Munich University of Applied Sciences in 2011. He has received several awards for his work, and his works have been acquired by various design collections. Schmid designed the Acco Table and Claretta chair for Miniforms.

• Skrivo

Skrivo is a design consultancy founded by Stefan Krivokapic. The studio has received a number of prestigious awards. Skrivo designed the Colony Chair for Miniforms.

• Yonoh Studio

Yonoh Studio is a multidisciplinary creative studio founded by Clara del Portillo and Alex Selma in 2006. The studio has been awarded with the most prestigious design prizes worldwide. Yonoh designed the Kolos Coffee Table for Miniforms.

• Zaven

Zaven is a design studio founded by Enrica Cavarzan and Marco Zavagno. The studio has collaborated with creatives from different contexts and holds classes and workshops in various universities, academies and design schools. Zaven designed the Dumbo Chair for Miniforms.

• Matteo Zorzenoni

Matteo Zorzenoni is a designer whose research is mainly focused on materials and their limits. His projects have been exhibited at major international design events. Zorzenoni designed the Maste Coffee Table for Miniforms.

What awards has Miniforms won?

Miniforms has won numerous awards for its furniture, including:

1. Bice Chair
2. Superpop Side Table
3. Soda Coffee and Side Table
4. Caruso Buffet
5. Botera Sofa

 

Where can I buy Miniforms furniture?

Miniforms furniture can be purchased online at Modern Loft and other select retailers.

Additional information

• Miniforms is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly materials and practices whenever possible.
• Miniforms has an intern multidisciplinary studio called Miniforms Lab.

Luigi Bardini and the History of Miniforms

Luigi Bardini founded Miniforms in 1970. He was a strong-willed entrepreneur who was always looking for new opportunities. He started the company by selling staples to local industries, but he soon switched to making wooden furniture. Miniforms quickly became a success, and by the time the new century began, the company was producing furniture for Italy and the world.

In 2009, Luigi handed the company over to his sons Alessandro, Matteo, and Mario. The new generation of Bardinis brought fresh ideas to Miniforms, and the company continued to thrive. They invested in young designers, experimented with new materials and shapes, and expanded the company's international reach.

Today, Miniforms is a leading furniture brand with a reputation for innovative and stylish designs. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, and it is a proud member of the Made in Italy movement.

Conclusion

Miniforms is a unique and innovative furniture brand that is sure to appeal to those who appreciate playful and unconventional designs. The company is committed to quality, sustainability, and ethical practices, and it is a proud member of the Made in Italy movement.