Draga & Aurel
Established in 2007 by Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow, Draga & Aurel is a multidisciplinary studio and workshop for art, collectible design, and furnishing items. Armed with a diversified background in art, fashion, and craftsmanship, Draga & Aurel are widely known for combining original methods with an artistic approach to materials and compositionPioneers in upcycling in the design sector, Draga & Aurel began their journey by reinventing vintage furniture and objects in their style and shaping the first Deshabillé and Heritage collections. Their 2009 debut at Milan Design Week marked the beginning of significant partnerships with furniture companies, the first of which were Baxter and Wall&Deco, followed throughout the years by others, including Visionnaire and Gallotti&Radice.
THE BRAND
Established in 2007 by Draga Obradovic and Aurel K. Basedow, Draga & Aurel is a multidisciplinary studio and workshop for art, collectible design, and furnishing items.
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A superb and inimitable showcase of craftsmanship, this unique coffee table is part of the Transparency Matters Collection. Entirely crafted by hand through the casting techniques of both resin and brass, it is composed of a one-of-a-kind resin top boasting a polished emerald green tone that results from a unique combination of three layers of mold. The finished piece looks like a precious gem. The elegant column-style base is a cylinder made of brass enriched by a natural golden finish. Also available in other colors and measures, any variation in the top is not to be considered a flaw but a stylistic choice of the designer. Materials: Cast resin and Solid brass
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Original Italian '50 chairs recovered and reinterpreted by Draga & Aurel. The upholstery is made with second-hand furs and a bamboo structure.
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Original Italian '50 chairs, designed by Umberto Mascagni, recovered and reinterpreted by Draga & Aurel. The upholstery is made with second-hand furs and the structure is wood with legs in cast bronze.
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Fluffy and chic; their structure is in fiberglass and the upholstery is made by hand with soft second-hand furs.
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This vintage piece has been transformed into a contemporary item with a special paint. It was made in metal rod, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, in the ‘60s.
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‘60 italian cabinet, restored and restyled according to the artist’s taste. Structure with French handmade polishing. Front decorated with a combination of colours and finished with epoxy resin. Brass handles and brass hangers. Wooden and brass leg.
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‘60 italian cabinet, restored and restyled according to the artist’s taste. Structure in teak with French handmade polishing. Front decorated with a combination of colours and finished with epoxy resin. Brass hadles.
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‘60 rare italian sideboard, from Galleria Mobili d’arte Cantù, restored and restyled according to the artist’s taste. Rosewood with French handmade polishing. Front decorated with a combination of colours and finished with epoxy resin. Smoked glass shelf. Brass handles. Brass leg.
EMMEMOBILI
Doris, designed by EMMEMOBILI. The 'fluted' decoration refers to the most ancient of architectural styles, the Doric order. Doris is a family of containers of various sizes characterized by simple and generous shapes, all underlined by the classic design that characterizes the sides with the exception of the base, which is slightly recessed compared to the front, which streamlines the volume, emphasizing the surface finish. An extremely versatile piece of furniture for compositions and finishes: the wooden version with lacquered grooves gives a reading closer to the classic piece of furniture, while the fully lacquered versions, in sophisticated and current color variations, make it a modern and innovative container in its linear simplicity .
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‘50 italian chest of drawers, restored and restyled according to the artist’s taste. Beech structure with French handmade polishing. Front decorated with a combination of colours and finished with epoxy resin. Glass shelf. Brass handles. Wooden and brass leg. This furniture was designed for wall hanging.
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‘50 Italian original living room highboard, designed and manufactured by Silvio Cavatorta. Restored and restyled according to the artist’s taste. Structure with French handmade polishing. Composed by 2 cabinets, 1 flap module and shelves. Fronts decorated with a combination of colours and finished with epoxy resin. Brass handles. Black painted metal uprights.
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Made from solid acrylic bars with brass latching, this large partition screen is characterized by transparencies and optical effects that it creates with the possible background. It can be juxtaposed with a special hand-painting or hand-printed fabric realized in the Draga&Aurel workshop. The module can be also customised in size.
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Made from cast resin and a semi-lucid brass free-standing frame, this large partition screen is characterized by the transparency of the resin, which creates light effects and color nuances. The unique shades were achieved by working with the resin in its moulds, colouring it while still liquid. The partitions are dual-facing, creating beautiful transparent veils to divide a space.
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Concrete, textured, solid, and rough. In contrast with the transparency and brightness of resin but at the same time similar in workmanship and pliant potential, cement can create minimal, sculptural, and almost monumental forms. The Rive bench is made in concrete with a texture created by corrosion using sea salt, which brings the material to life. A hand-finished brass leg contrasted against black concrete leaves an elegant impact.⠀
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Featuring sculptural and almost monumental forms, this armchair showcases a raw, solid structure in concrete, whose surface features a particular effect obtained through corrosion with sea salt, and a soft, furry-like seat available in different color and material covers.
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The consolle features one solid brass base and a resin cast top, designed to achieve a liquid-look surface; it is finished with brush strokes of more textured resin, applied with a fluid movement – just like the waves, the water and the tides. Handcrafted in our Atelier in Como. Each piece is unique.
