Yabu Pushelberg, a multidisciplinary design firm founded by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg in Toronto, launch its second collection with Henge on March 21st, ahead of Salone del Mobile 2019.

The amazing collaboration brings the Noce and Puddle collections to life.
Named Noce, or Walnut in Italian, the family of dining and lounge chairs, handmade in solid wood, were inspired by the sculptural form of a tree. Three elongated legs that embody the strength of a trunk support a gently rounded back and armrest that signify a botanical crown. The proportions of Noce were mastered over the span of two years through the precision and craftsmanship of Henge’s team. Upholstered in nubuck leather, Noce is available in a tonal palette that ranges from honey, taupe, nude, grey to charcoal.

Puddle is a set of three simple, yet sophisticated coffee tables that nod to the natural formations of a landscape. Each, slightly different in proportion, captures the calm, serene beauty of nature with a top that pays homage to a tree canopy supported by tapered legs. Puddle is finished in silver, bronze and burnished brass.

This is the second time Yabu Pushelberg has partnered with Henge on a collection. The two teams were drawn together by a shared design philosophy, appreciation for detail, craftsmanship and the beauty and strength of the natural world. The Noce and Puddle collections will be available for order during Salone del Mobile 2019 in Milan.

Henge won the title of Wallpaper* Design Awards 2019 winner for the “Best earth tones” category with the Be Mine coffee table designed by Massimo Castagna, the brand’s artistic director and creative guide.

The coveted award given by the renowned magazine Wallpaper* celebrates objects, places, and people that have represented “the best of 2018”. Not only architects and designers but also stylists and creative individuals who have distinguished themselves for their innovation are celebrated as reference points for design, fashion, food, and the global lifestyle.

This recognition is very valuable for Henge and its artistic director Massimo Castagna, who consolidates the brand’s identity on an international level. The new Be Mine coffee table awarded by Wallpaper* is the evolution of the one presented in 2017 in application with sofa seats or with the D-Code table.

Designed to be central in the living area, the Be Mine table evolves from its original application, with edges in the iconic jagged shape, made in XL dimensions of 160×70 cm and 180×70 cm. Along with the polished brass or silver finishes, the construction is completed using the ground casting method.

The standard rectangular shape of the new XL version also provides another pairing with the Touch table, expanding the functions and possible uses. The modular object can be customized based on different needs and contexts. At the same time, it goes beyond the mere purpose of a piece of furniture by representing the brand’s philosophy and creative director.

Rare materials and manufacturing techniques, refined finishes, unusual dimensions and combinations, and material research are the foundation from which Henge takes its steps and thinks of its collections. Objects like the Be Mine table that contain a set of special features soar beyond their own function and become a real piece of contemporary art.

On the occasion of the annual venue of Miami Art Basel, Henge shares this immersive creative environment, displaying the magnetic force of its collection, enriched with new crafted excellences, new precious materials and unexplored finishes. The brand communicates its distinct, strong identity into the sophisticated ambience of Solesdi showroom, located in the heart of the exclusive Miami’s Design District.

The incisive sculptural composition of the suspended Starlight, realized from antique sandcasting bronze and in black burnished brass, the geometrical game of intersections of the Polygonal lights and the handcrafted AirLight chandelier, realized by master glassmakers of Murano, are the expressions of the wide compositional possibilities. The eclecticism of the juxtapositions foresees daring and harmonious matches of rare marbles and stones with brass and silver, ancient techniques and natural treatments. 

In the center of the living space, a combination of Primitive and Twistable coffee tables, an original, fascinating ensemble created by the organic porosity of the white Ostuni stone, emphasized by the close contact with the surface in burnished platinum. The Opus and Lailand sofas complete the space. Both have a strong personality with their generous, deep seats offering comfort and charm: the modern compact shape of Opus and the light structure of Lailand, with sandcasting bronze feet. The proportions of Hexagon and Voyage armchairs are enhanced by the exclusive quality of leather and fabric coverings. The low cabinet Side-X EVO is an example of the concise compendium of multiple encounters: inside the black eucalyptus thermos-treated wood, the top in veined Cappuccino marble and outside in hand burnished platinum.

Iconic pieces displayed are the Mushroom coffee tables, creation of the Studio Yabu Pushelberg, the Bistrot modular metal bookcase, expression of Henge’s style. Along the wall the Tangram, polygonal modular forms in black burnish brass, that give flexibility to vertical or horizontal configurations. 

In the dining area the elegant silhouette of the Savannah chairs, designed by the Irish architect Stephen Tierney, in black wood and dark gray slate nabuk alternate with the robustness of the Ex-tra chairs around the Saetta table.  Henge brings to Miami a refined taste, a passionate research about expressiveness of natural materials lingering on exclusive methods of craft that empower all as the-one-a kind pieces. 

Henge expands the distinguished international network, consolidating its presence in a market increasingly enthusiastic and eager of the incisive, unconventional style and refined craftsmanship, essence of the brand. Three new exclusive spaces will open the doors in the exciting contexts of Dubai, Shenzhen and Dallas, after the prestigious showcases of New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Shanghai.

In Dallas, Henge joins the prestigious portfolio at Cantoni Trade, a leading interior design resource located in the city’s iconic Design District. Housed within the showroom’s 30,000 square-foot space, the Henge boutique features sleek and sophisticated living, dining and office environments, each enhanced by the brand’s striking lighting collections.

In elegant and sophisticated environments Henge, passionately dedicated to exploring and reach maximum expressiveness of natural materials, welcome to discover the new collection. All creations, result of Italian know-how, convey the force of an organic selection, molded to enrich as design complements the lifestyle scenarios. The brand’s history is a journey inside the secrets and the fascinating language of this emotional, visual and tactile experiences of weathered stones and fossil woods, remained buried for centuries, enhanced in their preciousness by processes and treatments grounded in the oldest techniques. Table tops, in cappuccino stone, titanium, silver brown wave or black lake stone, combined with heat treated oak, eucalyptus transmit the warm tones of their surfaces and tables as Soprano are able to add a signature of exclusivity to metropolitan environments.

Mood more incisive is expressed by the Saetta table, with the legs in sandcasting bronze and the top in stone. Its design affirms the natural beauty of contrasts: rough and smooth, dark and light, strong and delicate, are a thread that runs through all the collection designed by Massimo Castagna, Henge Creative Director. The porous surface of the Primitive coffee table’s white Ostuni top is emblematic representative of these organic stones, narrators of the passing time. 

The intricate charm of one of the latest Henge’s creations, the Oxymoron dining table, embodies the ambitious paths of the company in the constant evolution of design experimentation. Its wooden micro-mosaic top, an exceptional, sartorial composition, is produced by layering of walnut, cut and then fused together by the hands of the most skilled brand’s artisans. 

Titanium and Platinum burnished by hand, confer great emphasis to the pieces as the Bistrot bookshelf and the Side-X Evo cabinet. The contemporaneous, clean lines of the generous proportions of Lailand, Opus, Human sofas, dressed by nabuks, leathers and upholstery, offer luxury lounging. The assortment of leathers, dyed with natural colors, concur with the wrapping embrace of Exagon and Voyage armchairs. 

Lighting plays a suggestive role, lingering on metal finishes and enhancing the natural beauty of the materials: burnished brass and silver strips of the Tape Light stretch along the wall and the newborn Starlight, presented in a dynamic, sculptural composition. 

In line with Henge’s natural philosophy: poetically inspired by the branches of the trees, the Savannah chair, artistic proposal of the Irish architect Stephen Tierney, in smooth grey walnut or dark stained and sand blasted ash, offers an extraordinary light and comfortable seat. The organic complementarity combination of the Mushroom coffee tables, creation of the famous design studio Yabu Pushelberg, conceived in sand casting brass or bronze. The new H-Silver shiny finishing of the Be-Mine coffee table superbly stresses the minimalism of the shape obtained through the handmade process of sand casting.

Collaboration with master glassmakers of the Venetian island of Murano has led to forge extraordinary pieces including the polyhedral canes of the Air Light chandelier. Each piece is individually handmade and can be personalized and customized according to the clients’ requests.

 

Today Henge will become part of the group that joins the international community of ELITE. The London Stock Exchange Group’s international program started in the Italian Stock Exchange in 2012 with the collaboration of Confindustria and is dedicated to ambitious companies with a solid business model and a clear growth strategy.

Henge is among 35 new Italian companies selected in the program, representing 9 regions and 16 sectors. Today marks the beginning of a new important milestone for Henge and for the ELITE community, which has now reached its goal of 1,000 companies from over 30 countries worldwide.

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Stephen Tierney talks about his collaboration with Henge and the inspiration behind the creation of the new Savannah Chair. It is an extraordinary design piece that is inspired by the branches of a tree and the ligaments of the body. The Savannah Chair, with its strong artistic influence, matches perfectly with Henge’s new collection.

Maarten Baas introduces the Forever Young playground created for Henge and previewed at Wallpaper* Handmade event, Mediateca, Fuirisalone 2018.

The prestigious boutique of Interni located in via Durini hosts Henge’s new selection. Here the brand presents Lailand sofa in a composition of various materials, soft nubuck stone seats and suede 36 arm and backrests.

Platinum and Ostuni’s textured stone Primitive coffee tables are accompanied by leather Exagon Armchairs, platinum and silver sandcasted Starlight T and the Vanity Desk dressing table with drawer. On the side, the Bistrot S bookshelf with burnished brass finish and the Twistable consolle, featuring titanium top and bronze base placed behind the sofa and accompanied by two fabric and leather poufs.

The bedroom area showcases the new Noctis bed in suede 36 and embellished by a black burnished brass circular headboard. Behind the bed, the Twistable consolle with platinum top and bronze base, poufs covered with new fabrics and suspended versions of the Oops Lights.

The evolution of the identity of the brand, headed by Creative Director Massimo Castagna, shown this year at Salone del Mobile, is oriented towards the research of materials and uniqueness of creations, recoiling from the mere function of furniture, transforming into the manifesto of a cognitive and experimental path dedicated to craftsmanship

Henge introduces its new furniture and accessory collection in the Atelier of Via della Spiga.

At the entrance, Scultoreo dining table with super silver 180 cm glass top and titanium base welcomes visitors next to the geometric shapes of the black hand burnished steel Tangram bookcase and black burnished brass structure.

The bar area displays the new Nubuck 28 leather Lailand sofa, featuring leather backrest and pillows offered in the new fabrics and the titanium Twistable coffee tables with bronze base, and the Ozone L; the black copper bar with backlit white crystal quartz.

Right behind the bar, the Cage Winery, a new black burnished iron version of the Cage B, is presented with marsh oak shelves and polished copper finish with compartments designed to contain wine bottles. H Silver Wall Clips lamps illuminate the space.

The living space features the new sense 18 leather Opus sofa with 18 pillows in the new fabrics paired with the new platinum and Ostuni’s textured stone Primitive new coffee tables, Twistable console with titanium top and bronze base, and two fabric and leather poufs Jelly.

On the side, the Bistrot S bookcase in the new platinum finish, the Madia Side X Evo High in the new Patina finish and cappuccino stone top and the bookshelf/TV Loom Program in the new Patina finish, dark burnished brass containers and black burnished iron frame.
The new Starlight lamps illuminate the space with a lighting architecture presented as a horizontal composition comprising of two “Y” shaped arms with black burnished brass or bronze sandcasting finish. At the center of the dining area is the Saetta table with Black Lake stone rectangular top and bronze sandcasted legs.

The new grey walnut Savannah chairs with leather seats, designed by Irish architect Stephen Tierney and the leather upholstered Extra chairs surround the table, which is surmounted by the dramatic Starlight lamp featuring “Y” shaped arms.

The new pieces presented by Henge include Loom FR, the freestanding evolution of the successful wall version: wide full-height opening, hand-burnished brass with smoked glass door, available in three versions with shelving, drawer or flap. Suspended dark burnished brass cylindrical Oops spotlights complete the setting.

The TV area showcases the Style Set bookshelf in the new platinum finish and black eucalyptus with the new TV panel; the generous Human sofa in suede 36 and new fabrics; the Galaxi XXL – multi-level composition of black burnished brass organic shapes in different sizes – and polished copper Wall Clips.

For the occasions, Henge also presents the exclusive preview of an art de la table collection created by jewelry designer Ugo Cacciatori for the brand. Among the pieces decorating the table, a set of silver flatware with stone handles and brass finish; plates with metal surface, porcelain interior and brass edge; interlocking stone underplates; prism shaped resin bowls with metallic inner walls; antique glass glasses with resin stem; pitcher and decanter with metal and glass details.

Completing the 2018 collection, the exclusive Mushroom coffee tables, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, in the new platinum finishing obtained through the artisanal sand casting process.

At the 2018 edition of the Milan Design Week Henge presents a selection of furniture and accessories in three prestigious locations: a booth at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile; the Atelier in via della Spiga dedicated to customization and an exhibition space in via Durini, Milan’s heart of design.

The precious hands of Henge’s master craftsmen combined with a continuous research has allowed the brand to bring ancient techniques back to life – such as briar-root micro-mosaics or special handmade fusions – and new original materials, as the exclusively selected black lake stone or fossil woods.

The evolution of the identity of the brand, headed by the Creative Director Massimo Castagna, is oriented towards the perfection of materials and uniqueness of creations, recoiling from the mere function of furniture, transforming into a manifesto of a cognitive and experimental path dedicated to the excellence of craftsmanship, which it integrates to adapt to different sectors, such as fine jewelry.

Henge presents over 30 new products in Milan, including the Oxymoron Table and the Starlight lamp.

Oxymoron Table is the protagonist of the new designs created for the dining area. The table, characterized by an organic shape, features a large handmade briar-root mosaic top standing on antiqued cast bronze legs that are directly incorporated into it. Henge lamps are lighting architectures that fill the wide aerial volumes. The new Starlight is an example of an antiqued cast bronze lighting architecture composed of “Y” shaped arms arranged on two levels. Available also in the chandelier version, the lamp is presented in the booth at the Salone del Mobile as a scenic suspended horizontal composition.

Through completely customizable and often modular products, Henge expands the boundaries of design, intentionally straying from the limitations imposed by serial industrial productions. The catalogue becomes the starting point for endless compositional harmonies, whose codes communicate with rare techniques and materials, precious finishing, non-standard dimensions and combinations.