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TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFT MADE IN ITALY

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Traditional handicraft is the pure essence of Selva furniture. Whether it is filigrees or filet inlays the craftsmen at Selva put all their knowledge, experience, and affection in every single piece of furniture,

bringing it to life. Just by looking at the creations, one sees immediately that they have been made from top-quality materials with meticulous precision rather than just being cranked out one after another.

They radiate classic elegance and timeless beauty.


For many years now, SELVA has been working with several selected small artisan companies in Verona – each one specialized in a different sector – where the pieces of furniture are produced following the most traditional handicraft techniques.


The basis for high quality of SELVA furniture is laid from the very first phases of production. The raw furniture is already produced with precision by joiners and artisan cabinetmakers. A great deal of instinctive touch is required for the laying of inlays, which is still done purely by hand. Before starting to cut the various veneers to be inlaid, great attention and skill is put into preparing the paper stencils of the designs of the inlay, rigorously following the most classical models. Besides bois de rose inlays, SELVA also uses cheery and jacaranda wood, as well as mother of pearl and Swarovski crystals. The art of hand inlay using 4 mm. thick saw-cut veneer carried out by SELVA, is a special technique handed down from generation to generation of handicraftsmen.


Particular care and attention is devoted to finishes, which confer the wooden furniture their individual antique look. With utmost care and precision techniques each piece of furniture undergoes ageing processes such as faux woodworm holes and wear marks producing an appearance of age and history


COLLECTION INDIGO: Selva’s, Retro Modern

In 2007, Marzia and Leonardo Dainelli founded the Design Studio Dainelli. They set up shop in the heart of Tuscany, in a traditional rustic house that they modernized from the ground up. The perfect location for giving their creativity free rein and reviving their design credo: bringing back the appearance of forms of bygone eras and emphasizing the simplicity of the features.

INDIGO Dining Table

The starting point with the development of this dining table was two properties which, according to Leonardo Dainelli, every piece of furniture ought to have: stability and strength. Thinking progressively, the designer drafted the thickness of the legs as oversized so that the stability of the INDIGO table cannot be missed. In spite of their size, the table legs were conceived in such a way that anyone who sits there has ample leg room. The tabletop with the rounded corners forms a harmonious tension with the oversized, crossed legs.


INDIGO Occasional Table

“Good things come in small packages” really best describes the INDIGO occasional table by Leonardo Dainelli. The delicate legs are made from solid Canaletto walnut and the tabletop from top-quality Italian marble. The fascination of marble lies in its individual grain that is formed by natural processes, turning every INDIGO occasional table into a unique piece. It is playfully easy how it can be integrated into an entryway, a bedroom, or a living room.


INDIGO Chest of Drawers

The classic-modern INDIGO chest of drawers is inspired by the sense of living of the 1960s. With soft,

sensuous lines, the style of that time is taken up again here and is interpreted in a completely new way by

designer Leonardo Dainelli. An interplay between geometric proportions and softly curved lines. What is characteristic are the gently rounded edges as well as the subtle, vertical handles that provide emphasis. Along with the transverse grain of the Canaletto walnut on the fronts, a lively dynamic exists that brings out the handcrafted production of this piece of furniture.

INDIGO Armchair

The characteristics of the INDIGO armchair arise from a clear use of forms that is appealing from

any angle. Its special features are the simple armrests, the fine-structured legs, and the loose

cushions: everything, without exception, made by hand in Italy. Anyone sinking down into this will

relax comfortably on a frame made from solid Canaletto walnut and top-quality seat and back

upholstery. The back is provided with elegant leather straps which constitute the particular detail of this chair. With its harmonious, clear lines, the INDIGO armchair is available in various monocolour fabrics and leathers.


Available from: www.selva.com


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