The industry arose during the nineteenth century. Selective furniture companies have promoted the culture of design by publishing books, sponsoring gallery exhibitions, and coordinating international conferences. As industry has grown in political and economic
strength, it has assumed a greater academic and cultural responsibility. Contemporary furniture companies renowned for educating and evolving the culture of design include Alessi, B & B Italia, Cassina, Fritz Hansen, Giogetti, Herman Miller, Kartell, Louis Poulsen, Olivetti, Thonet, Vitra, and Zanotta.
The following manufacturers represent a small portion of the global picture but are included here to establish a basis for those furniture companies discussed in this book. They all contribute to the culture of design through their production, manufacturing, and marketing efforts. The following manufacturers are listed by name with their addresses, contact phone numbers, and websites:
Acerbis International, S. p.A.
via Brusaporto, 31 24068 Seriate, Italy +39.035294222 www. acerbisinternational .com
Alias
via Della Marine, 5
24064 Grumello del Monte,
Italy
+39.0354422511
www. aliasusa. com
Arflex S. p.A. via Pizzo Scalino, 1 20833 Giussano, Italy + 39.0362853043 www. arflex. it
Artek Oy AB Etelacsplanadi 18 00130 Helsinki,
Finland
0106173480
www. artek. fi
Artemide, S. p.A. via Corso Monforte, 19 20122 Milan, Italy +39.0276006930 www. artemide. com
Baleri Italia S. p.A via Felice Cavallotti, 8 20122 Milan, Italy + 1 15.79020154 www. cerrutibaleri. com
Benhardt
4916 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC
828.313.0795
www. bernhardt. com
Bernini via Milano, 8
20020 Ceriano Laghetto, Italy + 39.0296469293 www. bernini. it
B & B Italia
Strada Provinciale, 32 22060 Novendrate, Italy + 39.031795111 www. bebitalia. it
Boffi
via Oberdan, 70 20823 Lentate sul Seveso Milan, Italy + 39.03625341 www. boffi. com
Cappellini via Marconi, 35 22060 Arosio, Italy + 39.031759111 www. cappellini. it
Cassina
via Busnelli, 1
20821 Meda, Italy
+39.03623721
www. cassina. it
Danko
c/o Yorkshire Furniture 130 N. Charles Street Rear Red Lion, PA 17356 www. peterdanko. com
Driade S. p.A.
via Padana Inferiore, 12/A 29012 Fossadello di Caorso, Italy
+ 39.0523818650 www. driade. com
Fiam Italia, S. p.A. via Ancona, 1/B 61010 Tavullia, Italy + 39.072120051 www. fiamitalia. it
Flexform, S. p.A. via Einaudi, 23/25 20036 Meda, Italy +39.800829070 www. flexform. it
Flou, S. p.A. via Cardorna,12 20821 Meda, Italy +39.03623731 www. flou. it
Fritz Hansen Eft. A/S Allerodvej 8 DK-3450 Allerod,
Denmark
+45.48172300
www. fritzhansen. com
GebrQder Thonet Gmbh Michael Thonet Strasse 1/D 35066 Frankenberg, Germany www. thonet. de
Ghianda via Desio, 53 Bovisio Masciago,
Italy
0362 590331
www. pierluigighianda. com
Giorgetti, S. p.A.
Via Manzoni, 20 20821 Meda, Italy www. mobile. giorgetti. eu
GF Furniture Systems 418 E. Dennick Youngstown, OH 44501 330.533.7799 www. gfoffice. com
Gubi
2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
+45.33326368
www. gubi. dk
Gufram
via I Maggio, 20 10070 Grosso, Italy www. gufram. com
HAG AS
P. O. Box 5055 Majorstuen N-0301 Oslo, Norway +47.22595900 www. hag. no
Johannes Hansens Mobelsnedkeri and AP Stolen
Haungaard Mobler A/S Frederikshavnsvej 39 9800 Hjorring, Denmark +4598902121 www. haungaard. dk
Haworth
One Haworth Center Holland, MI 49423 616.393.3000 www. haworth. com
Herman Miller, Inc.
855 East Main Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464
888.798.0202
www. hermanmiller. com
IKEA of Sweden, AB Almhult, Sweden www. ikea. com
Kallemo AB Box 605
33126 Varnamo, Sweden
+46.037015000
www. kallemo. se
Kartell
via Delle Industrie, 1 20082 Noviglio, Italy + 39.02900121 www. kartell. it
Knoll, Inc.
1235 Water Street East Greenville, PA 18041
215.679.7991
www. knoll. com
Ligne Roset, S. R.L. via Corso Magenta, 56 20123 Milan, Italy + 39.0248022348 www. ligne-roset. it
Loewenstein
1204 East 6th Street
Huntingburg, IN 47542
800.327.2548
www. loewenstein. com
Maxalto
22060 Novedrate, Italy + 39.031795111 www. maxalto. it (also see B & B Italia)
Montis
Postbus 153, Steenstraat 2 5100 AD Dongen, Netherlands + 31.0162377777 www. montis. nl
Moroso
via Nazionale, 60 33010 Cavalicco di Tavagnacco, Italy + 39.0432577111 www. moroso. it
Palazzetti, LLC 4023 Kennett Pike,
Suite 609
Greenville, DE 19807
631.722.3733
www. palazzetti. com
Poltrona Frau, S. p.A.
SS 77 KM 74,500 62029 Tolentino, Italy +39.07339091 www. poltronafrau. it
PP Mobler Toftevej 30
DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark
+45.48172106
www. pp. dk
Poltronova, S. R.L. via Provinciale Pratese, 23 51037 Montale, Italy + 39.0574718351 www. poltronova. com
Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier APS
Noerrebrogade 45 DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark +45.35396233 www. rudrasmussen. com
Saporiti Italia, S. p.A. via Marconi 23 21010 Besnate, Italy + 39.0331.273333 www. saporiti. com
Sawaya & Moroni S. p.A via Manzoni, 11 20121 Milan, Italy +39.0286375218 www. sawayamoroni. it
Steelcase, Inc.
901 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616.247.2710 www. steelcase. com
Thonet Industries (GebrQder Thonet Vienna)
Strada Statale, 77 Tolentino, Italy +39.07339091 www. thonet-vienna. at and www. potronafraugroup. com
Vitra International AG Kluenenfeldstrasse 22 CH-4127 Birsfelden, Switzerland +41.613770000 www. vitra. com
Zanotta S. p.A.
via Vittorio Veneto, 57
20834 Nova Milanese,
Italy
+ 39.03624981 www. zanotta. it
