Spain at Maison & Objet 2013: press kit and news by FURNITURE FROM SPAIN

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1. MUEBLE DE ESPAÑA at MAISON & OBJET 2013: on se voit à Paris! 2. Spain’s brands on display: location map and exhibitors list 3. New creative ideas across the fairground 4. The Spanish furniture industry in figures 5. MUEBLE DE ESPAÑA around the world: discover the latest news…

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MUEBLE DE ESPAÑA at MAISON & OBJET 2013 _____________________________________________________________________________

On se voit à Paris! Charming, glamorous and intriguing, Paris is always worth a visit. It has indeed a thriving cultural and artistic life all year round, but it is actually in January when the City of Light turns itself into a real capital de la creation, an incredible hub for design glitterati from all over the world. Maison & Objet, the first big design show of the year, takes place offering a unique window for home-fashion trends. From the 18th to the 22nd January, a group of 21 Spain’s brands, supported by ANIEME, the Spanish Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters, and ICEX, the Spanish Foreign Trade Institute, will be showcasing their latest designs and high-end mix of furniture, lighting and accessories in 7 attractive halls, such as Côté Déco, Scènes d’Intérieur and Now!Design à vivre. In this press kit you will find plenty of information that will ease your work and allow you to make the most of your visit to the Spanish stands, that this year will occupy a global surface of more than 3,300 sqm. You can also find pre-and post show information on our web site or directly on our social network:

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Location map _____________________________________________________________________________

Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre ZAC Paris Nord 2 93420 Villepinte

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List of Spanish exhibitors…

COMPANIES

HALL

SECTORS

STAND

WEB

BALTUS

Scenes d’Interieur

A1 / B2

www.baltuscollection.com

BECARA

Côté Déco Charme

F6 / G5

www.becara.com

BRUCS CASA

Côté Déco Charme

C90 / E89…

www.brucs.com

CASADESÚS

Côté Déco Actuel

F30

www.casadesus.net

COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA

Éditeurs

I171

www.coleccionalexandra.com

CONTRADICTIONS

Côté Déco Charme

A162 / B161

www.contradictions.com

DON HIERRO

La Table

E83

www.donhierro.com

GAN RUGS [GANDIA BLASCO] 8

Now! Design à vivre

B19 / C20

www.gan-rugs.com

GARCÍA REQUEJO

Côté Déco Références

F96

www.garciarequejo.com

GUADARTE

Côté Déco Références

H16/12/I15…

www.guadarte.com

HANBEL

Côté Déco Charme

D112 / E111

www.hanbel.com

MARCO POLO

Côté Déco Charme

C148 / D147

www.marcopoloeurope.com

MONPAS [BELHAN BAT]

Côté Déco Charme

C112 / D111

www.monpas.com

NATURMOBEL

Côté Déco Actuel

A47 / B48

www.naturmobel.com

NOVO CUADRO

Côté Déco Charme

D178

www.novo-cuadro.com

ONDARRETA CONTRACT

Côté Déco Actuel

G47

www.ondarretacontract.com

TALLER DE LAS INDIAS

Côté Déco Charme

D64 / E63

www.tallerdelasindias.com

TAPIZADOS FAMA

Côté Déco Actuel

J31

www.fama.es

TECNI NOVA

Côté Déco Références

G30 / H29

www.tecninova.com

Scenes d’Interieur

A93 / B94

www.kettal.es

TRICONFORT [KETTAL GROUP] 7

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GUADARTE

Côté Déco Références Hall 4 Spain’s brands in this sector offer richly diverse collections that reflect the excellence of past tradition but with a more contemporary feel. GUADARTE will bring to Paris its amazing original mix of New Baroque furnishing collections in different precious finishes and more modern hues. An offer that sets

GARCIA REQUEJO GARCIA

REQUEJO-CANDELABRO,

immediate drama in glamorous ambiences with its vast choice of exclusive furniture, upholsteries,

brand

lighting and original decorative items. Traditional or

specialized in the design and manufacturing of

contemporary, TECNI NOVA has styles that appeal to

lamps and mirrors in different ranges of style

audiences with very specific tastes. Its new inspiring

(rustic, Provençal, classic and contemporary) will

designs impress for the stylish range of original

launch in Paris its new lighting items with

finishes, innovative materials and eye-catching trendy

integrated energy-efficient and eco-friendly LED

fabrics. A unique way of personalize your luxury

technology.

décor…

TECNI NOVA

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BECARA

Côté Déco Charme Hall 5A If you are in need to set a warm truly enchanting atmosphere at your space, definitely Spain’s home decor is your best choice… From rustic and colonial furniture through lamps and exquisite textiles to different kind of artworks, the Spanish art of living will exceed client expectations. Take for instance the 44-years experienced interior specialist BECARA and its full range of objets déco that

encompasses

furniture,

home

textiles,

antiques, gifts and decoration items. Its new offer features new colonial furniture collections in warm natural hues and distressed finishes, vintage inspired

designs,

organic

deco

items

and

intriguing glittering accessories. By mixing iron,

BRUCS

hardwood and even recycled materials, BRUCS designs furnishing collections and lighting that recall the charm of the past but are contemporary in functionality and comfort. New pieces have a Mediterranean inspiration with fresh blue tones playing a main role in combination with organic shapes that reproduce

life in the sea. In

CONTRADICTIONS’ new collections the retro look combine with more modern hints, such as bold fabrics, ethnic-inspired deco objects, unusual shapes and chrome stainless steel finishes, to create unconventional atmospheres that rise above trend and stand out for their strong character.

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HANBEL

A specialist in classic decorative solutions that create timeless sophisticated atmospheres, HANBEL has designed new ranges of furniture and decorative items that draw inspiration from the natural world and from the industrial-vintage trend. On the other hand, the brand MONPAS sets an instant contemporary mood with its innovative proposals inspired by different artistic disciplines and focused on comfort and high quality material. In MARCO POLO’s new collections the contemporary feel of steel finishes combines with natural woods, white leathers and lacquers and fashion tones for an understated sophisticated look. TALLER DE LAS INDIAS will bring to Paris new innovative proposals for the living, dining and bedroom spaces that blend classic curvaceous shapes, craftsmanship and noble wood with ethnic inspirations and more contemporary trends, such as the intriguing industrial-vintage.

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MONPAS

MARCO POLO

The Spain’s offer in this sector is completed by the hand-made paintings and decorative mirrors by NOVOCUADRO…

NOVO-CUADRO

MEMPHIS sofa, AVA armchair and DIAMOND pouf by CASADESÚS

Côté Déco Actuel Hall 5B Uncompromisingly beautiful, well made and with a timeless feel, Spain’s contemporary furnishing products are perfect to create stylish urban escapes. Designed to last and in attractive neutral tones, the MEMPHIS sofa by upholstery specialist CASADESÚS is a versatile choice that brings understated elegance and comfort to high-end contemporary ambiences. Try it in combination with AVA armchairs, HOME coffee tables and the eye-catching DIAMOND ottoman collections. FAMA will unveil in Paris its brand new highly customizable and colourful collections for modern living areas. MY LOFT is a versatile and vibrant sofa that allows 970,000 different configurations and comes in 6 special hues. Find also the amazing MY CLUB armchair, the large sized OPERA modular program and the pentagonal shaped OTHELO composition.

OPERA modular collection by FAMA

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PRAGA collection by NATURMOBEL

In its first time at Maison & Objet, Cordoba-based NATURMOBEL will put on display a range of urban chic compositions for contemporary dining and living spaces. The SIDNEY modular program features elegant stream lined pieces while PRAGA combines more classic silhouettes and precious finishes with crisp modern lines to get a sophisticated look. In Paris ONDARRETA CONTRACT will unveil its latest design seating collections ALO, IESU, BOB, BOOMERANG and DON, an attractive contemporary offer that is suitable both for home and contract use. With its retro industrial look, the pieces of the DON range make it possible to create light, airy spaces that can adapt to the personality of their surroundings.

DON chairs by ONDARRETA

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Scènes d’Intérieur Hall 7 Passionate, cool and utterly stylish – as the country itself -, Spain’s design puts no boundaries to creativity, meeting always the most fashionable interior trends: from the most glamorous and sophisticated to the utility chic. The brand new generous and sumptuous ALA sofa, designed by J. Martin Muriel and Michele Mantovani for BALTUS, for example, is perfect to get an impacting rough luxe look at your place. BALTUS has also released a new contract collection of sleek modular furniture for facilities and hotels and the SCHOOL line of cleanlined dining tables and chairs. TRICONFORT, the brand of outdoor manufacturer KETTAL, will launch in Paris the iconic OBLÓ, a design of the Italian Paola Navone that pays homage to the great classics of the industrial age. In the manufacturing process, that combines XIX century tradition with state-of-the-art technology, aluminum has been used instead of iron as raw ALAmaterial. sofa by J. Martín Muriel and Michele

ALA sofa by J. Martin Muriel and Michele Mantovani for BALTUS

OBLÓ chairs by Paola Navone for TRICONFORT

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Éditeurs Hall 7 By mixing tradition and innovation and different cultural inspirations, COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA has created its new proposals for the 2013. Highly appealing and upholstered in precious fabrics, the curved RINGO sofa features a new modular version that offers more possibilities of configuration. The RINGO collection is completed by a spectacular center table whose well-turned legs combine perfectly with the base of the sofa. On display in Paris there are also the beautifully designed ROSITA chair and the OSLO armchair, inspired by Scandinavian traditional design. The EMINA dining table stands out for the contrast between its sinuous imposing legs and the light crystal top.

ROSITA chair by COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA

RINGO sofa by COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA

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MANGA space by Patricia Urquiola for GAN-RUGS

Now! Design à vivre Hall 8 Hall 8 is where the contemporary design trends for the next spring-summer season emerge and where Spain will put on display its more forward-thinking design.

ARAM stools by NENDO for GAN-RUGS

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GANDIA BLASCO will be present in Paris with its latest rug collections of the brand GAN, unveiling new inspiring interior concepts: the GAN SPACES, a choice that ensures endless possibilities for your spaces. Taking a rug as a starting point – and GAN offers you a vast choice in different finishes and hues – you are given the option to create highly-personalized spaces by adding a line of coordinated cushions, poufs and accessories, such as the fine ARAM stools and tables, designed by Nendo.

Rolling serving trays and wine racks by DONHIERROO

La Table Hall 3 Innovation and design enter also in the kitchen thanks to companies such as DON HIERRO. The company produces auxiliary home furniture and kitchen complements, such as dinner sets, dish racks and stylish wooden coasters and bottom plates, all of them with a fresh contemporary look.

Accessoires maison Hall 6

Recipes and Cook folding chairs by Beat Collection

Everyday objects in a vast choice of funny, playful articles, toys and fashion little decorative items are hosted in hall 6. Here you will find the playful and colourful accessories of BEAT COLLECTION, a brand of Eurosilla. You will fall for the intriguing Paella, Gazpacho or Sugo di Verdura folding chairs or for the funny Silhouette stool. On display also other eye-catching deco items, such as an intelligent money box, the colourful photo frames and the Vintage Vinyl Pad.

Beat Hide Silhouette stool

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Spanish furniture foreign trade. 2012 January-September report According to ESTACOM statistics, from January to September 2012, Spanish furniture exports amounted to 1,054.5 million Euros, which represents an encouraging growth of +5.1%, if compared to last year’s results for the same period.

2011

2012

% 12/11

January

87.8

94.9

8.1%

February

102.3

108.2

5.8%

March

128.6

133.9

4.1%

April

104.4

109.0

4.4%

May

121.1

134.8

11.4%

June

107.4

122.1

13.6%

July

116.5

130.6

12.2%

August

118.8

108.2

-9.0%

September

116.2

112.8

-2.9%

JanuarySeptember

1,003.1

1,054.5

5.1%

* in million Euros

Source: ESTACOM

On the import side, figures indicate that at the end of the third trimester Spain’s furniture imports decreased sharply by 13.7%, amounting to 1,505.8 million Euros. Import and export figures revealed that the deficit of the Spanish furniture trade balance amounts to 451.3 million Euros, while the import/export coverage ratio makes up 70.0%.

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 Main markets for Spanish furniture European markets are the main consumers of Spanish products, with France, Portugal, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom ranking at the top of Spain’s major furniture purchasers. Over the first nine months of 2012, encouraging results have been registered both in some African and Latin American emerging markets. Among African markets, Morocco ranks now 6th on the list of Spain’s main clients, with a +4.9% increase of imports from Spain. Better performances have been registered in Equatorial Guinea, Angola and Algeria that have increased their purchases of Spain’s products by +35.6%, +82.2% and +48.8% respectively. Spain’s furniture exports have picked up also in some Latin American countries, such a as Venezuela (+175.5%), the Dominican Republic (+39.5%) and Brazil (+116.3%), due to the growth of the real estate and hospitality sectors in these markets. To compensate the decrease of sales to some most EU markets, Spain’s furniture exports have gained positions in Northern and Eastern Europe. Export to the Netherlands and Switzerland have risen sharply by +19.3% and +5.6%. Having increased its purchases by +37.8%, Russia confirms itself as a promising market for Spanish furnishing products, ranking now 7th among top importers from Spain. Spain’s furniture is also highly appreciated in the Middle East, where exports to Saudi Arabia, that ranks 11th, have grown by +24.1%. Purchases from UAE and Qatar have increased by +2.8% and +15.2%, respectively.

 Imports As far as the main furniture supplier countries are concerned, China, whose furniture purchases from Spain amounted to 358.7 million Euros (-14.8%), consolidates itself as the main origin market, concentrating almost 24% of Spain’s imports of furniture. Four countries of the EU (Portugal, Germany, Italy and France) rank 2nd to 5th just behind China, representing 42.4% of total imports.

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BALTUS. The Ritz Carlton Residences. Chicago, USA. 2012 From: Spanish projects N_05 (e-magazine)

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Magnificent Mile in Chicago and then escape to the exclusive The Ritz Carlton Residences, a haven of modern luxury at the very heart of the city. One of its 89 luxury condominiums has been entirely decorated by Javier Martín Murielo of BALTUS with white newly launched MADRID sofas and ROCIO armchairs as well as with pieces from IRIS, TEMPLO, SEVEN, LYON and PEÑA PRAGA collections. Could you think of a more stylish way to start your day in Chicago?

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GANDÍA BLASCO. Eagle Nest Resort. Bay of Islands, New Zealand. 2012 From: Spanish projects N_05 (e-magazine)

The Mediterranean breeze goes even further, reaching the spectacular terraces of Raimohana Villa, one of the five luxurious Eagle Nest villas in the Bay of Island. Featuring an elegant minimalist style, the villa offers a jaw dropping setting with an infinity pool adorned by the pure clean lines of CHILL sun loungers and NA XEMENA sofas. Thanks to GANDIA BLASCO, the best architecture has found a great ally.

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GUADARTE. Teverbul Rock CafĂŠ. Moscow, Russia. 2012 From: Spanish projects N_05 (e-magazine)

The chic atmosphere of Tverbul Restaurant, a cool steackhouse on the Muscovite Tverskoy Boulevard, is an effective welcoming alternative when outside is bitterly cold. Its 18th century architecture serves as a dramatic backdrop for the eclectic mist of furnishings that include pieces of the New Baroque collection by GUADARTE.

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ONDARRETA CONTRACT. Iesu Church. San Sebastian, Spain. 2011 From: Spanish projects N_05 (e-magazine)

Indeed, San Sebastián is a modern hub of art and gastronomy. And proof of it is that Spain’s renowned architect Rafael Moneo has decided to build in its suburbs its minimalist IESU Church, a forward-thinking composition of white cubes and essential spaces. For the interiors he designed also the clean-lined IESU chair, an oak seating manufactured by ONDARRETA.

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New impressive kitchen project signed by Alexandra Design Studio January 8 / 2013 Alexandra Design Studio, the design professional team of the brand Colección Alexandra, has designed a magnificent bespoke kitchen for a private residential project. Made of solid wood, the kitchen boasts a crisp clean look elegantly finished in distressed white with stainless steel elements. Cabinetry and storage units mix modern simplicity with more elaborate ornaments that add an extra luxury touch to the decorating scheme.

On the other hand, the grey natural stone of the countertops matches perfectly with the stainless steel finishes and the greyish-white ceramic floor highlighting the contemporary feel.

The dining area features a large-sized clean-lined table in natural wood completed by beautiful white lacquered chairs and a comfortable deep-buttoned leather bench. The overall look is enriched by an Oriental-inspired wallpaper in an intriguing blue hue that set an immediate relaxed mood and invite to enjoy of this exclusive convivial ambience. ALEXANDRA DESIGN STUDIO offers to its clients a comprehensive interior design service that meets the required taste, style and budget. A long-established experience and the design team of high-end furniture manufacturer Colección Alexandra enable Alexandra Design Studio to develop turnkey projects with wide resources and fine coordination all over the world. www.coleccionalexandra.com MUEBLE DE ESPAÑA www.muebledeespana.com

GARCIA REQUEJO, the luxury of dressing light December 24 / 2012

Founded in 1962 and based in Burgos, Garcia Requejo is a specialist in “the luxury of dressing light”, as they define themselves. The company is facing the new year with three important challenges: strengthening their presence in international markets, a brand new web page – www.garciarequejo.com – and a special role in a new Spanish film: “Las Brujas de Zugarramurdi” by Alex de la Iglesia to be launched in March 2013.

Thanks to the close collaboration with interior designers and decorators, García Requejo has been commissioned to supply bespoke lamps and decorative items for the setting of several TV series and successful films. The last one of these was the new film directed by Alex de la Iglesia, a terror comedy starring Carmen Maura, Hugo Silva and Mario Casas, among others. The company was asked to design and install the two fine crystal chandeliers that dominate the scene shot in the dining room of the palace Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, the big mansion converted into a witch house for the shoot. The two pendant lights keep a special trick, but you can’t see it The company that over the years has specialized in the design and manufacturing of lamps and mirrors in different ranges of style (rustic, Provençal, classic and contemporary) has just launched a new web page that is easier to consult and is accessible from different devices: www.garciarequejo.com Over the last five decades, García Requejo has also carried out important lighting and interior projects for the hospitality and residential sectors. Made-to-measure products and a full service of lighting engineering have been supplied to main hotel chain, such as Radisson, Paradores and Vila Vita.

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BECARA opens new stores in Colombia and Russia November 23 / 2012 It was a busy October for the Spanish furnishing brand BECARA. The firm has just inaugurated two new stores in Colombia and Russia. These new openings are part of a strong growth plan that responds to the warm welcoming the brand is having both in Spain and abroad. As a part of its internationalization strategy, BECARA is increasing its presence in emerging Eastern European and South American countries. The company, that owns ten stores in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Pamplona and Murcia), is already present abroad in Milan, Rome Istanbul and Jeddah.

The new BECARA store in Bogotรก marks the beginning of the expansion of the brand in Latin America. The showroom is aimed both at occasional customers who are looking for exclusive furnishing pieces for their homes or wedding list and at interior designers and specifiers. Through its Contract Department, BECARA Bogotรก offers complete furnishing services for the hospitality, corporative and residential sectors and for the organization of events. Sharing its location in an exclusive commercial gallery with other renowned stores, such as Cartier, BECARA Moscow has a surface area of more than 250 sqm in Kuznetskyi Most, 19.

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The Muscovite store is led by Alvina Gennadyevna Vafina, an interior designer who started her career in Kazan. Alvina has been a fan of Becara since its visits to Maison & Object, the event that she visits every year in order to source out new sophisticated furnishing items for the increasing Russian demand for luxury objects. BECARA Moscow offers to its new Russian clients a complete sophisticated decorative offer that includes furniture and exclusive dĂŠcor items.

The interior of the BECARA Moscow store Special report: Mezonin magazine BECARA has also a new online store, www.becaratiendaonline.com , a new Becara XS store in the Ortega y Gasset street in Madrid, and the ESPACIOS BECARA that the firm is opening throughout Spain. www.becara.com MUEBLE DE ESPAĂ&#x2018;A www.muebledeespana.com

KETTAL at the Monaco Yacht Show 2012 ______________________________________________ October 31 / 2012 Last September 19 to 22, the Spanish brand KETTAL, a leader in the furnishing of outdoor spaces, exhibited its latest collections at 2012 edition of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. The Monaco Yacht Show is considered the most prestigious pleasure boat show in the world, hosting 500 major companies in the luxury yachting and a hundred super and mega-yachts afloat. With the yacht business picking up, there are really good trade opportunities for equipment suppliers that exhibit their most innovative products and luxury services at Port Hercules. The participation of Kettal responds to a new strategy that aims to increase and diversify the presence of the brand in the worldwide luxury market.

At Monaco Yacht the stylish Parklife and Vieques collections, designed respectively by Jasper Morrison and Patricia Urquiola, have impressed crowds in the Parvis Piscine and on board of luxurious Fraser Yachts. In collaboration with top luxury names, such as Vilanova Grand Marina, Hublot Geneve and Lloyds, the company sponsored also the Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner organized by Fraser Yachts at the Monaco Yacht Club and the Best Captain 2012 award ceremony.

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CasaDesús, a stronger presence in the United States

July 20 / 2012 CasaDesús, a specialist in contemporary upholstered furniture for home and contract use, has worked on two major projects on the East and West coasts of United States. Made in Spain stylish design furniture is gaining reputation among US interior designers who recently have used it to decorate outstanding projects in big cities such as New York, Washington or San Francisco. Take New York, for example. Visitors will be amazed to discover that the core of the Big Apple has a juicy Spanish taste, as main Spanish brands have furnished restaurants, hotels, corporative offices and private residences.

CasaDesús has supplied the elegant, charming chairs, armchairs and stools of its TARKANA collections to the prestigious South Gate, a modern eaterie designed by Chinese New Yorkbased architect Tony Chi and located on Central Park.

On the Pacific coast, CasaDesús has been called to decorate the main living room of a luxury private house with its JACKSON sofa and GILBERT armchairs.

The Kafka House emerges in a wonderful natural scenery facing the sea, at only 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, in La Jolla neighbourhood. CasaDesús has participated for the first time this year at I SALONI in Milan, where its latest collections have been appreciated both by the visitors and professionals of the sector. Its amazing and comfortable sofas, armchairs and bed in the trendiest hues and lines have been the best choice for the interior decoration of modern houses and hotels. www.casadesus.net MUEBLE DE ESPAÑA www.muebledeespana.com

BECARA at Alshaya Home in Riyadh and Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia July 17 / 2012 BECARA has strengthen its presence in the Saudi Arabian market by distributing its products through the Alshaya Home stores, a branch of the A.M.H Alshaya Company, one of the largest retail companies in the Middle East.

Based in Kuwait, the Alshaya Group has decided to consolidate its presence in the Kingdom, which is at the moment one of the most important market in the Gulf area. The company has made substantial investments in a total of four new Alshaya Home showrooms covering a wide range of luxury and designer products for the interior décor. After the successful launch of Alshay Home in Jeddah in 2011, Alshaya has recently opened two more showrooms in Riyadh and Alkhobar and the Spanish BECARA is one of the leading European brands available in the stores. Since its foundation in 1964, Becara has been delighting home lovers in Spain and abroad. With a strong commitment to design and innovation, Becara’s stylish and unique furniture, textiles, decorations antique objects and gifts are an exclusive and original option in the home décor market. According to the Arab News journal: “Spanish furniture and home accessories from the Spanish company Becara offers unique interior solutions, for both commercial and residential needs“.

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ONDARRETA features on the Icon Product Year Book 2012 June 7 / 2012

The Nordic inspired BOB chair, designed by Nadia Arratibel for ONDARRETA, has been included among the best design products in the category of interior furnishings. Click on the cover to have look at the magazine! Designed by Nadia Arratibel, the stylish BOB chair has been launched this year in the international market at Maison & Objet in Paris. It comes in two versions, with a wood or steel frame, and its curved seats can be configured in a wide range of finishes and upholsteries.

For its Nordic minimalist design, BOB has been chosen, together with IESU and LOGO chairs, to furnish the dining room of the Basque Culinary Center, a new culinary school and research institute headed by the world-renowned Chef Ferran Adriรก.

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New project in Japan for TECNI NOVA ______________________________________________ August 1 / 2012 TECNI NOVA has furnished the newly-opened INTER LIFE Wellness Center in Fundao-Cho Ashiya City, near Kyoto, Japan. High-end furniture manufacturer TECNI NOVA has enjoyed success with several large hotel and residential contracts in different countries. Lately, it has supplied its striking MOD. 1698 modular sofas, occasional tables and table lamps for the waiting areas of a luxurious wellness center in Fundao-Cho Ashiya City, in Japan.

The collection, which was showcased at the last editions of MAISON & OBJET in Paris and I SALONI in Milan, comes in various configurations to adjust to the specifications of the area. Each composition consists of different modules, such as chaise longues, poufs and corner units, with metal legs and arms, to maximize the personalization of the spaces.

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Fabrics are selected among top international textile producers. They come in the trendiest hues, such as the eye-catching turquoise and the cream with fine graphic patterns. Since it was started 25 years ago as a handcrafted upholstered furniture manufacturer, Yecla-based TECNI NOVA has specialized in the production of exclusive furniture for home and contract use. Its designs allow a lot of personalization in order to meet the specifications of the most demanding and quality-oriented clients. In 1994, TECNI NOVA decided to focus on international markets and since then it has strengthen its presence abroad: Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas, no continent is left out. As a result, at the moment the 80% of its annual turnover comes from exports. Asia is the focus of its attention, with China as one of its main destination markets. TECNI NOVA has recently opened a new showroom in Shanghai and it has also worked on exclusive projects in Thailand, Japan and Taiwan.

TECNI NOVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest fabulous ranges of furniture and decorative accessories, both in classical and more contemporary style, are highly appreciated by interior designers and specifiers all over the world. They have been used for the chicest public and private projects: from luxury mansions to embassies and top class hotels, including also VIP lounges in international airports.

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COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA, inspired luxury living in China! ____________________________________________ June 5 / 2012 COLECCIÓN ALEXANDRA is highly appreciated all over the world as one of the finest ambassadors of the luxury living. This is so true that the Spanish company is all year round engaged in major events in different countries: MAISON & OBJET, I SALONI Milan and the new event INDEX Saudi Arabia, in Jeddah, just to name a few. But the travel around the globe of the firm has taken it even farther, up to China and the promising Asian markets.

The Spanish luxury firm has recently open a new showroom in the AUSEN IDC, the Home Furnishing Design Center of Shanghai, the China’s first international design center for elite brands.

The expansion of Colección Alexandra in China will be completed in the next months with the opening of two new showrooms in Beijing and Chengdu. Meanwhile, the Chinese edition of ELLE DECORATION, in its February issue, has published a special report on the brand and its owner, the interior designer Mª José Guinot.

In Shanghai, Maria Jose Guinot has been awarded the Golden Seat Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of interior design. Shanghai International Interior Design Festival aims to establish Golden Seat Award as the Oscar Award in the field of interior Design.

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