We delve into Cersaie 2023, celebrating 40 years of innovation and design excellence, to uncover the latest in surface coverings and bathroom furnishings by presenting novelties from three leading brands.
Cersaie, held in Bologna, Italy from September 25 to 29, 2023, marked its 40th edition as the premier international event for surface coverings, ceramic products, and bathroom furnishings. This milestone event celebrated not only the rich history of Cersaie but also its enduring role as a global platform for innovation, creativity, and design excellence. Over the years, Cersaie has served as a dynamic meeting point where leading brands from around the world unveil their cutting-edge products and architectural concepts. The event has consistently evolved to reflect the changing cultural, social, and design landscapes, setting trends and influencing professionals in the industry. From iconic architectural projects within the event to thought-provoking thematic exhibitions, Cersaie has remained at the forefront of the design and technology of ceramic products, shaping the future of integrated architecture and fostering a deeper connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
In this article, we will shine a spotlight on three prominent brands that graced the floors of Cersaie 2023, each with its unique vision and innovative products. These brands have contributed to the event’s legacy of excellence and have exemplified the spirit of creativity and forward-thinking that define Cersaie. Join us as we explore the exciting new offerings presented by these industry leaders and delve into the latest trends and advancements in surface coverings and bathroom furnishings.
Ceramica Sant’Agostino: Serenity and Vibrant Colors
Ceramica Sant’Agostino‘s showcase at Cersaie 2023 was a celebration of nature’s timeless beauty, encapsulated in its exquisite new collections. Drawing inspiration from the tranquility of mountain landscapes, the simplicity of rural life, and the vibrant colors of the natural world, their offerings aimed to bring accessible nature into our daily lives, making life undeniably more beautiful. The exhibition, designed to mimic a museum atmosphere, guided visitors through galleries dedicated to each collection, with wall niches showcasing the versatility of applications, color palettes, and finishes. As an extra touch of elegance, Kartell’s signature products were seamlessly integrated into the displays, honoring the collaboration between designers and the company over the years.
Among Ceramica Sant’Agostino‘s standout collections, YORKWOOD, with its porcelain wood effect tiles, exuded the romantic charm of the English countryside. Featuring earthy tones reminiscent of fields and rivers, YORKWOOD’s over 80 faces added a captivating graphic and chromatic movement to every surface, capturing the natural essence of oak. STAR, the marble and onyx effect porcelain series, ventured into the cosmic realm with its luminous colors, mirroring the elements of the universe. Its unique quality lay in creating a dual visual experience, with intricate details thanks to graphic depth and overall dynamism due to a multitude of patterns. The INVICTUS collection, inspired by timeless travertine, breathed new life into classic Italian architecture, blending warm and cool shades in a wood-travertine fusion. With over 60 different patterns, INVICTUS offered a richly assorted and dynamic visual effect. METASTONE, a stone-effect porcelain stoneware collection, played with colors reminiscent of African sunsets against a backdrop of slate-inspired textures. Finally, the DUO collection, inspired by the harmonious interplay of cement and clay, opened up a world of possibilities with playful combinations of shapes and colors. Lastly, BERGSTONE, the stone-effect collection, beautifully combines the colors of the mountains and the sky, allowing you to recreate a natural setting with its majestic elegance and tactile rock-inspired textures. Ceramica Sant’Agostino’s offerings at Cersaie 2023 exemplified their dedication to harmonizing the beauty of nature with innovative design.
Ceramiche Refin: Reflecting upon Nature and Soul
Ceramiche Refin unveiled a diverse range of innovative collections that pushed the boundaries of ceramic tile design. Among their captivating new lines, the NAMIB, COQUILLE, and TAMASHI collections were inspired by nature’s finest elements, reinterpreting sands, stones, and woods in contemporary ways. NAMIB, inspired by one of the world’s oldest deserts, displays a uniform earthy surface adorned with rich graphic details and nuanced colors. COQUILLE, on the other hand, artfully mimicked the beauty of limestone with its delicate fossil inclusions and natural markings, offering a discreet and contemporary aesthetic. TAMASHI, meaning ‘soul’ in Japanese, introduced a wood-inspired porcelain collection characterized by fine veins and subtle color variations, ideal for modern architectural settings.
In a bold departure from conventional design, Ceramiche Refin also introduced the groundbreaking CERA collection, which drew inspiration from the world of wax. This collection featured tiles with a graphic design that replicated the visual and tactile sensations of wax, resulting in surfaces with depth and subtle detailing. The CERA collection was further enhanced by the unique Cera silk surface finish, offering a soft and silky touch that emphasized the realistic wax effect. The color palette for CERA included Luce, Fumo, and Incenso, providing a spectrum of powdery shades to choose from.
Completing their impressive showcase, Ceramiche Refin introduced brick-effect wall tiles in the HALO collection, characterized by glossy finishes, intense colors, and a 6×24 cm format. These tiles featured alternating light and dark streaks, soft reliefs, and deliberate irregularities along the edges, adding a three-dimensional, handcrafted touch. HALO’s contemporary and vibrant color range, including Cotton white, Ink black, and Chrome grey, made it an ideal choice for accentuating architectural volumes and adding personality to residential and commercial spaces. With these new collections, Ceramiche Refin once again demonstrated its commitment to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tile design and innovation.
Ceramica Vogue: Revisiting the Early 1900s
Ceramica Vogue, renowned for its excellence in ecological tiles, presents the captivating “Twins” collection, a new addition to its extensive catalog of plain-colored, frost-proof glazed stoneware tiles suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Drawing inspiration from the urban aesthetics of the early 1900s, a time when diamond tiles adorned the corridors of bustling subway stations, the Twins collection features a bas-relief structure with an inverted diamond pattern. This distinctive surface reacts dynamically to various light sources, creating a mesmerizing interplay of reflections and shades. With a color palette paying homage to the classic hues of industrial culture, along with two bold additions, Twins offers a unique and unexpected fusion of materials and colors. Available in a 5×10 cm format and offered in three patterns—orthogonal, offset, and modern coffered—this collection can be mounted on mesh, serving as a versatile decorative element ideal for both residential and commercial spaces, adding a touch of timeless metropolitan sophistication to any environment. Ceramica Vogue’s Twins collection embodies the spirit of urban charm and design innovation, enriching the brand’s diverse range of high-quality tiles designed to meet the demands of architectural and interior design professionals.
Ceramica Vogue‘s commitment to color and design trends shines through in Twins, offering a contemporary take on a classic design concept, providing architects, designers, and construction companies with versatile solutions that meet the highest standards of aesthetics and technical performance. With its focus on customization, state-of-the-art techniques, and environmental sustainability, Ceramica Vogue continues to stand as a reference brand for those seeking excellence in surface coverings and ceramic products for projects both indoors and outdoors.
