The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

bitelifestyle In 2013, Luxury Living Group made Palazzo Orsi Mangel- li, a magnificent 17th-century baroque building in the heart of Forlì, located in the northern Emilia-Romagna region, its headquarters. The brand commissioned renowned French designer Jacques Grange to restore the Palazzo to its former splendour. The historic building, which previously housed the University of Bologna Faculty of Political Science, formed the backdrop to which the furniture collections play a leading role. Versace Home Bring the catwalk to your home with Versace Home that em- braces non-conformism, classic art, mythology, eclectic dec- oration and geometric lines married with Italian flair. The collection derives from Versace’s history, its shows and icons, and graphic elements distinguishing its philosophy and the incredible experience of design architects Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini. Collaborating with Donatella Versace, the duo infused the collection with Versace’s iconic codes to create clean, modern and elegant lines. Delight in Venus armchairs in acid yellow or vibrant fuchsia colours with the zipper of the most classic woman’s dress de- fined in the chair details. Make an expression in your living room with the sizeable V21 Signature Sofa in leather, and armchairs or sofas of the Stiletto collection, upholstered in velvet and silk jacquard. Enhance your bedroom with the V-King Bed, finely finished with a geometric pattern or dec- orate the dining area with a V-Marble Table or Coffee Table accompanied by Medusa Leather Chairs. Try the Aeternitas Love Bed, a King-size bed with a fabric or leather-covered frame with a 3D metal Medusa logo in polished gold finishing for romantic nights. The Goddess Sofa boasts curved lines referencing the silhouette of iconic leather jackets, available in two or three-seater variations or modular with central, side elements, chaise longue and otto- mans. The Venus Armchair pays homage to Versace ready- to-wear and accessories, designed with a signature Medusa plaque and golden steel finishing. With its top tray in vibrant multicolour, green or pink col- ours, the La Medusa Coffee Table features a varnished steel frame with polished gold finishing. The Medallion Coffee and Side Table have a stainless steel frame with polished gold or satin grey finish and are also available with an extra clear or smoke grey glass top or Carrara Gioia or Marquina Black marble. The lower top with Medusa Amplified has decorative application in black or white. Greca Mirror in a stainless steel frame with polished gold or satin grey finishing and extra-clear glass has glazed Greca decoration and Versace logo. You can have an optional white strip LED lighting with a dimmer. Also, with Greca glazed pattern, the Vanity Lady Desk has the top in Carrara Giola or Marquina Black marble with glossy finishing. The seductive design is adorned with a stainless steel handle with the 3D Metal Medusa logo. Another elegant reflective tool is the Narcissus Mirror with contemporary design and a ton sur ton Versace logo with a tridimensional effect. The aluminium frame with an ex- tra-clear glass is in a polished Sunset Gold or Satin Grey finishing, and optional strip LED lighting with dimmer. The refined fabric cover with beige passementerie on the Narcis- sus Ottoman expresses Versace luxury thanks to the brand's powerful print play. There is also an outdoor version avail- able. Bentley Home The latest Bentley Home collection challenges contemporary design conventions by changing the rules and exploring un- chartered territories. It is defined by precious materials, cut- ting-edge technologies and the desire to push craftsmanship beyond previous boundaries. The collection boldly reinter- prets its deepest root, bringing the language of the automo- tive world into a new idea of luxury; thanks to pieces such as the Styal Desk, the next generation evolved from the Presi- dent Writing Desk. This unique and evocative President Writing Desk, defined by its full, harmonious proportions, has an aerodynamic silhouette in the movement of complete and curvy volumes that references the world of automobiles. The office furniture is available in a leather cover or tempered extra clear glass top and leather leg with diamond-quilted veneered Warm Grey Fiddleback Sycamore, Smoked Liquidambar or Burr Walnut briar-root. The merging of design and art presents the Alford Table in a choice of rectangular or circular versions. This organic, se- ductive design is enhanced by the three layers that make up