#04 SANTORINI
THE BLOG - curated by Antonella Dedini
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SANTORINI
We find ourselves in the Cyclades archipelago, nestled in the Aegean Sea, where the southernmost island is the enchanting Santorini. Its unmistakable crescent-shaped morphology is a testament to a colossal volcanic eruption that shaped its contours during the middle of the second millennium BC, endowing it with a distinct allure, making it Greece's most cherished and celebrated island. Over time, peculiar geological phenomena laid the foundation and kindled inspiration for rituals and mythological tales that continue to weave their magic throughout the island. The glaringly bright and lively white pumice of its rocks and houses, naturally adorned with the same volcanic ash, harmoniously blend into the surrounding landscape. And amid this picturesque scene, the domes of the Orthodox churches stand out like undulating waves of the sea, painted in the typical blue hues, reminiscent of the colors of the Greek flag.
How to furnish a home inspired by the island of Santorini in Greece?
THE TERRACE
The Vulcano lounge chair and the Stromboli coffee table, designed by Medaarch and manufactured using digital 3D printing processes, reproduce the typical pattern of volcanic geological stratifications.
The Bumblebee floor lamp by Enrico Zannella and Alessandro Moretto for Brillamenti creates a play between direct and indirect light and suggestive horizontal chiaroscuro effects.
The two-seater Grand Plie sofa by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade, perfect for enjoying the breathtaking panorama that the island offers to its guests, seems to have been shaped by the characteristic Meltemi wind.
The practical Sink washbasin with a cabinet by Barrel 12, designed to store bottles and glasses for evening aperitifs, completes the terrace.
LIVING ROOM
The decorative Reef panel by Sicis can be used on the floor or on the wall and is part of the Gem Glass collection of glass coverings that aim to recreate the beauty of precious stones and volcanic rocks, creating impactful chromatic effects. In this natural setting, the furnishings draw inspiration from the place, its traditions, and its ancient history. 
The famous Foglie d'Acanto sofa, designed in the 1970s by the provocative design group STUDIO 65, is perfect. Composed of 8 modular seats in expanded polyurethane, when assembled with a yellow pouf in the center, it forms a flower adorned with the recognizable acanthus leaf ornament found in Greek Corinthian architectural order.
The Soriana armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa is one of Cassina's historical pieces and is now available in various coverings and colors to underline even more the free and revolutionary spirit of this innovative project.
Completing the landscape like an archaeological remnant of a slice of the moon, the Lunella pouf/footrest by Enrico Baleri for Baleri Italia sits in the company of capital columns from a former temple. In the background, a Valentina by Guido Crepax gracefully engages with the waves of the Greek river Ilissos.
DINING AREA
"Vis a Vis" is the name of the lamp designed by Gregorio Facco for Mogg, but it is also the idea of a dining room furnished with several round Soho tables by Elli Design, each with a perfect diameter of 100 cm, allowing for a romantic candlelit dinner "for two".
The Santorini chairs, also by Medaarch, couldn't be missing from this romantic mise en place.
The Rialto serving/writing desk by Fiam, light and transparent in glass, is the ideal support to enhance the black Mediterranean stoneware set by Laudani & Romanelli for Driade. Two silk-screen prints by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano represent the sea and the stars of Santorini, of course.
THE NIGHT AREA
A captivating and curious eye observes the scene. It is the Rosy mirror by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas for Fiam, enjoying the sensual and playful atmosphere of the round Bordone bed by My Home Collection, placed in the center of the room. Halfway between a raft floating on the sea and a flying carpet among the clouds of the sky.
The historical Falkland lamps by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, designed in the 1960s, appear like dancing jellyfish above the Rialto nightstands by Fiam. Reflecting the glass of Murano, they pay homage to the ancient Venetian inhabitants of Santorini.
The white ceramic Vase 96 by Ron Gilad for Danese Milano is as versatile as its name suggests, functioning both as a vase and a sculpture with a simple overturn. Its generous and iconic shapes embody a touch of Greece and a hint of Italy.
The Pipistrello lamp by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce celebrates the night.
