The Classic of Modern Furniture

“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

William Morris

The Classics of Modern Furniture

The inspired idea which is still today a guiding concept of Mvsevm collection originated in 1984. However the true origins go back to the 60’s, an era in which the creative works of modern design masters could only be seen in museums or specialized magazines. The grand heritage of formal and functional design as expressed in furnishings and everyday domestic objects was seen in a new light thanks to the Werkbund initiatives, the theories of the “Neue Sachlichkert” and the arts and crafts associations such as the British Arts and Crafts which provided a new insight into the dynamic merging of arts, crafts and industry.

It is on the basis of this stylistic intuition, painstakingly refined and developed through the years, which has led to the creation of an extensive and coherent collection of designer furnishings, produced and distributed by the same company: Mvsevm Collection. The deep insight into the cultural spectrum of this century, and the search for those artists who best express contemporary tastes has led to the reproduction of the works of famous masters such as Mies Van der Rohe, Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, featured in “The Classics of Modern Furniture” range. As well as the works of less well known artists, but equally valid and amazingly up–to–date, such as Jean Michel Frank, Takehiko Mizutani, Frederick Kiesler, Gerald Summers, Wassili and Hans Luckardt, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson and Jules Leleu.

Designer furniture

Philological accuracy is the basis of this master furnishing collection and the Mvsevm catalogue (featuring 159 products with bibliographic description, history of the origins and creative inspiration) has been transformed into a valuable book in its own right and will be distributed in bookshops as a source of reference and information; forming an anthology of higly elegant and formal furnishings throught time, which go beyond the limitations imposed by fashion and trends.

These furnishings ranges, which are continually refined and updated on the basis of studies and research, are further enhanced by the addition of new models each year which, while remaining faithful to the original designs in terms of the materials and forms, are now offered to the consumers of today.

Quality

The quality is not immediately apparent. Mvsevm wishes to highlight the fact that all the furniture that produces, as for this catalog, are the results of a detailed analysis of the technical production and commercial sides to be followed in order to guarantee the best possible product. Mvsevm quality is a guarantee of comfort and functionality with particular attention given to the seat contour, the care taken in the design of the back and the padding of the lower back cushions. Padding realised in washed, sterilized and guaranteed goose down, in cold shaped polyurethane foam and dacron. All covers are of top quality using natural fibres or leathers. High resistance chrome–plating with an anti–corrosion and fixing treatment. All weldings are tested using innovative systems. Wood used such as beech, cherry, birch and maple, comes from special plantations in total respect of nature. Wood is checked and subsequently treated with anti–toxic and anti–yellowing varnishesin order to preserve the original colour and veining. Raw materials used for the frames, such as steel, iron and wood are certified and subjected to further tests and treatments within the company. This is the quality.