Superstudio Designers Shine Bright at the Milan Furniture Fair

Superstudio is always a highlight at the the<a title="Search: 2012 Milan events" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=2012+milan" target="_blank"> Milan Fuori Salone</a>, and this year's show was no exception. <a title="Search: Superstudio" href="http://www.superstudiogroup.com/index.php?disp=suppi" target="_blank">Superstudio Più</a> and <a href="http://www.superstudiogroup.com/index.php?disp=sup13">Superstudio 13</a> took to the Zona Tortona district of the the fair, showcasing an array of fascinating pieces that almost looked like they belonged in a museum. Several well-known exhibitors also made an appearance, including the likes of <a title="Search: Foscarini" href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=foscarini" target="_blank">Foscarini</a>, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=porsche" target="_blank">Porsche</a>, <a title="Canon.com" href="http://www.canon.com/" target="_blank">Canon</a>, <a title="Samsung.com" href="http://www.samsung.com/" target="_blank">Samsung</a> and <a title="LG.com" href="http://www.lg.com/" target="_blank">LG</a>. See all our highlights from the show ahead!

The <a title="ForDesignFor by Luca Gnizio" href="http://www.fordesignfor.it/" target="_blank">ARTernative artistic chair </a>by<a title="ForDesignFor by Luca Gnizio" href="http://www.fordesignfor.it/" target="_blank"> Luca Gnizio</a> caught our eye for its innovative use of natural materials - and yes that is a small plant growing from the crack of the chair.

Towards the end of the basement section we spotted these gorgeous colored glass lamps.

Chile-based <a title="SiStudio.cl" href="http://www.sistudio.cl/" target="_blank">SiStudio</a> unveiled a fantastic set of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/si-studio-unveils-gorgeous-origami-animal-lamps-at-milan-design-week/">folded origami lamps</a>.

Thailand’s <a href="http://slowhanddesign.com/">Slow Hand Design</a> works with local artisans to produce stunning products.

These wood and glass stools were designed by <a title="LeonardoTalarico.com" href="http://leonardotalarico.com/" target="_blank">Leonardo Talarico</a> &amp; <a title="Mist-O.com" href="http://www.mist-o.com/" target="_blank">Studio Mist-O</a>.

<a title="EdoardoColzani" href="http://www.edoardocolzani.it/" target="_blank">Edoardo Colzani</a> unveiled a line of luminous LED clothes hangers.

The Superstudio Più basement showcased <a title="Nendo.jp" href="http://www.nendo.jp/en/" target="_blank">Nendo</a>'s still and sparkling stand, which featured ingenious and simple mirrored glass flower domes and glass-blown lamps and <a href="http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/detail.php?y=2012&amp;t=239" target="_blank">tables</a>.

The ground floor of Superstudio Più showcased many famous brands like Samsung, Canon, Welchome and <a title="Cristalplant.it" href="http://www.cristalplant.it/" target="_blank">Cristalplant</a>. Some of these booths featured spectacular eye-catching cinematic exhibitions and 3D projections, like this one by Foscarini.

<a title="Ciclotte.com" href="http://www.ciclotte.com/" target="_blank">Ciclotte</a> unveiled a line of futuristic monocycle exercise bikes.

In the outside yard we spotted this astonishing marble sculpture made by the <a title="TurkishStones.org" href="http://www.turkishstones.org" target="_blank">Istanbul Mineral Exporters Association</a>.

This is a gorgeous bio-ethanol stove dubbed <a title="PlanikaFires.com" href="http://www.planikafires.com/" target="_blank">Planika</a> caught our attention for its monument-like form.

There was also a big open space dedicated to the design simplicity of Swedish brand <a href="http://www.inredia.se/en/">Inredia</a>, which produces beautiful planters that serve multiple functions.