Porro and Living Divani open New York showroom

Porro and Living Divani's shared showroom on New York's Fifth Avenue features the two companies' furniture in an immersive space designed as a home

(Image credit: Dylan Chandler)

By Rosa Bertoli

last updated 28 October 2022

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Dylan Chandler - Photography

Porro and Living Divani have opened a shared showroom in New York’s Flatiron District, a new space showcasing the two companies’ pieces in an elegant setting, alongside lighting by Flos and Davide Groppi and rugs by Kasthall.

Staged as a home, the Fifth Avenue duplex includes Porro’s modular storage systems and Living Divani furniture. The two companies’ designs combine in a domestic environment that brings them to life.

Porro Living study corner Divani New York — A study corner features the minimalist ‘Load-it’ shelving and 'Modern' cabinet systems, by Wolfgang Tolk and Piero Lissoni, respectively, along with the ‘Draped’ chair by Front, all for Porro

True to the multifunctional approach to the home that has characterised recent times, the entrance features a dining room (opens in new tab) that doubles as an office (opens in new tab). It’s furnished with Piero Lissoni’s marble and wooden table, and chairs by GamFratesi, both for Porro, along with cupboards and other storage elements that can function as consoles or cabinets. The collections' rich materials and carefully considered designs offer an insight into the two companies' savoir faire: Porro's sublimely constructed storage systems expand into every corner of the home, while Living Divani's sofas exude an irresistible sense of domestic comfort.

Porro Living master bedroom Divani New York — In the master bedroom is a bed by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani next to the ‘Hub’ nightstands by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti for Porro. Lissoni’s wardrobe system for Porro defines the room

Throughout, Porro’s cabinets and wardrobes enhance the space’s architecture, with a particular focus on Lissoni’s ‘Modern’ and ‘Storage’ series (developed in collaboration with the company's research and development team), which are presented in several variations, featuring a variety of materials and finishes.

The New York showroom proposes elegant domestic solutions, and a double hit of fine furniture, as pieces by Front (opens in new tab), and Gabriele and Oscar Buratti for Porro converse with designs by Michele Cazzaniga, Mist-o and Lissoni for Living Divani.

Porro Living entrance Divani New York — The space's entrance features Piero Lissoni’s marble and wooden table, and chairs by GamFratesi, both for Porro

Porro Living wardrobes Divani New York — One of Porro's wardrobes systems presented in the space

INFORMATION

porro.com (opens in new tab)
livingdivani.it (opens in new tab)

ADDRESS

2nd floor
135 Fifth Avenue
New York
NY 10010

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TOPICS

New York USA

Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.

With contributions from

Dylan Chandler - Photography