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MANUFACTURER
Maxalto is a collection that treasures the classic interior atmosphere of the finest Parisian home.
ORIGINS: The name Maxalto derives from the Venetian dialect in which “massa alto” means “the highest.” Today, the collection lives up to its name, having creating the idea of “Rational Luxury.”
INSIDE STORY:”the desire to create modern neo-classics”
Linked to the visions of Jean-Michel Frank, Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, filtered by the contemporary perspective of an Italian architect. In life and work scenarios that are more complex than in the past, Maxalto preserves neo-classic values, yet its products have evolved, updated to adapt to the pronounced change in modern lifestyles.
It is a sister company of B&B Italia, shares the world-renowned CR&S Piero Ambrogio Busnelli Research & Development Center, and is today one of the world’s leading contract furnishers of luxury environments.
VALUES: Hand in hand - Innovation and tradition, industrial know-how and artisanship using quality raw materials..
DESIGNERS: In the beginning Afra and Tobia Scarpa, now, exclusively, Antonio Citterio.
THE CONTRACT MARKET: Whether its use of ground-breaking technologies such as steel internal frames, or the use of removable covers in upholstery, Maxalto products are ideal for Hotel/Hospitality, Office and Luxury Retail environments. The company has considerable experience and the flexibility to adapt its standard catalog of products to provide the desired solutions. Whether it be special fabrics and finishes, dimensional changes or integration of technology, Modern Design Platform can work with Maxalto’s technical teams to provide tailor made solutions that ensure that the products are compliant to local regulations and are fit for purpose.
