Viva Italia
October - November 2009
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Vespa GTV 250
Modern-day's quintessential motorscooter swings back to its original design in Vespa's GTV 250. The original Vespa prototype, which debuted in 1946, inspired the look of this vehicle, with leather seats, underseat storage and a trademark headlamp on the front mudguard. Automatic transmission and a 250 cc engine keep the Vespa GTV 250 up-to-date in current machinery. Italian Rinaldo Piaggio founded the Piaggio parent company in 1884, which created the Vespa (meaning "wasp" in Italian, in homage to its look) motorscooter line after World War II.
Available at www.vespausa.com
$6,899 suggested retail price
Modern-day's quintessential motorscooter swings back to its original design in Vespa's GTV 250. The original Vespa prototype, which debuted in 1946, inspired the look of this vehicle, with leather seats, underseat storage and a trademark headlamp on the front mudguard. Automatic transmission and a 250 cc engine keep the Vespa GTV 250 up-to-date in current machinery. Italian Rinaldo Piaggio founded the Piaggio parent company in 1884, which created the Vespa (meaning "wasp" in Italian, in homage to its look) motorscooter line after World War II.
Available at www.vespausa.com
$6,899 suggested retail price
Photo courtesy Illy
Pasquini Livietta espresso machine kit
A noted name since 1956, the Pasquini family offers an extensive line of high-quality coffee grinders and espresso machines. The Pasquini Livietta Espresso Machine Kit is compact and semi-automatic, featuring innovative thermoblock technology that steams milk while simultaneously brewing espresso. Recommended for use with Illy E.S.E. pods or ground coffee. Available at www.illyusa.com $1,075
A noted name since 1956, the Pasquini family offers an extensive line of high-quality coffee grinders and espresso machines. The Pasquini Livietta Espresso Machine Kit is compact and semi-automatic, featuring innovative thermoblock technology that steams milk while simultaneously brewing espresso. Recommended for use with Illy E.S.E. pods or ground coffee. Available at www.illyusa.com $1,075
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Emmemobili 'Evolution' dresser
Italian designer Ferruccio Laviani created this unique piece, exemplifying the transition from classic to modern design. The dresser is made of hand-carved solid oak, with burnished brass handles. Emmemobili is a collection of fine wood pieces made by Italian manufacturer Tagliabue. Tagliabue has been an elite name in furniture since 1879 and is now run by the fourth generation of its founding family.
Available at www.emmemobili.it
Price available upon request
Italian designer Ferruccio Laviani created this unique piece, exemplifying the transition from classic to modern design. The dresser is made of hand-carved solid oak, with burnished brass handles. Emmemobili is a collection of fine wood pieces made by Italian manufacturer Tagliabue. Tagliabue has been an elite name in furniture since 1879 and is now run by the fourth generation of its founding family.
Available at www.emmemobili.it
Price available upon request
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Perfetta Pro bocce set
Bocce is a sport with origins traceable to the Roman Empire. This game, which can be played between two players or teams of up to four people, developed in Italy and is now played throughout the world. Perfetta is the premier provider of bocce equipment and apparel. Since 1985, the brand has been the official sponsor of the Bowls World Championship.
Available at Design Within Reach (www.dwr.com) $200 photo courtes
Bocce is a sport with origins traceable to the Roman Empire. This game, which can be played between two players or teams of up to four people, developed in Italy and is now played throughout the world. Perfetta is the premier provider of bocce equipment and apparel. Since 1985, the brand has been the official sponsor of the Bowls World Championship.
Available at Design Within Reach (www.dwr.com) $200 photo courtes
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Bonacina spa Furniture beach cabin
Bonacina Pierantonio is a family-owned furniture business based just outside Milan, Italy. Working with U.K. furniture consultants Westwoodnine, Bonacina offers a line of handmade and woven pieces designed to complement a spa environment. This classic beach cabin, designed by Mary Bloch in 1962, lets guests bask in the luxury of their own private cabana.
Available at www.bonacinaspafurniture.com
Starting at approximately $3,250
Bonacina Pierantonio is a family-owned furniture business based just outside Milan, Italy. Working with U.K. furniture consultants Westwoodnine, Bonacina offers a line of handmade and woven pieces designed to complement a spa environment. This classic beach cabin, designed by Mary Bloch in 1962, lets guests bask in the luxury of their own private cabana.
Available at www.bonacinaspafurniture.com
Starting at approximately $3,250
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Jacuzzi J-400 collection hot tubs
Hydrotherapy and hot baths were favored practices in ancient Rome. The Jacuzzi brothers, who emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900s, parlayed their success in agricultural water systems and pumps into creating hot tubs that have become prized luxuries. The new J-400 collection of hot tubs offers state-of-the-art technology in lighting, water-filtering and even built-in audio.
Available in Hawaii at T. Oki Trading Ltd. (www.tokihawaii.com)
Price available upon request
Hydrotherapy and hot baths were favored practices in ancient Rome. The Jacuzzi brothers, who emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900s, parlayed their success in agricultural water systems and pumps into creating hot tubs that have become prized luxuries. The new J-400 collection of hot tubs offers state-of-the-art technology in lighting, water-filtering and even built-in audio.
Available in Hawaii at T. Oki Trading Ltd. (www.tokihawaii.com)
Price available upon request
Photo courtesy Alessi
Alessi 'La rosa' fruit holder
Alessi is a family-run company in Lake Orta, a narrow valley in the Italian Alps. What started under the creative direction of industrial designer Carlo Alessi, who developed most of Alessi's products between 1935 and 1945, is now an "Italian design factory" under his son Alberto. Alessi's steel La Rosa fruit holder is an example of the company's mission to push the combination of functionality and innovative aesthetics.
Available at www.alessi-shop.com
$75-$155 (price varies by bowl size and steel grade)
Alessi is a family-run company in Lake Orta, a narrow valley in the Italian Alps. What started under the creative direction of industrial designer Carlo Alessi, who developed most of Alessi's products between 1935 and 1945, is now an "Italian design factory" under his son Alberto. Alessi's steel La Rosa fruit holder is an example of the company's mission to push the combination of functionality and innovative aesthetics.
Available at www.alessi-shop.com
$75-$155 (price varies by bowl size and steel grade)
Photo courtesy Leah Ball
Fendi murano transparent Glass chandelier
The Italian island of Murano, off the shore of Venice, is noted for its fine glasswork. World-famous Murano glass dates back to ancient Roman origins; this intricately made material in the modern day is highly regarded in jewelry and other handcraft industries. Fendi utilizes Murano glass and Swarovski crystals in this exquisite chandelier.
Available at The Honolulu Design Center
$17,490
The Italian island of Murano, off the shore of Venice, is noted for its fine glasswork. World-famous Murano glass dates back to ancient Roman origins; this intricately made material in the modern day is highly regarded in jewelry and other handcraft industries. Fendi utilizes Murano glass and Swarovski crystals in this exquisite chandelier.
Available at The Honolulu Design Center
$17,490
Cinema Italiano in Hawaii is set to grace Honolulu in November. In homage to the Italian culture, HILuxury compiled notable products and brands of Italian origin.
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