Giuseppe Manente and Abramo Mion founded in 1980 Studio Kairos, operating mainly in the field of industrial design, interior design and civil and industrial construction. Awarded with the Compasso d’Oro ADI in 1984.

Giuseppe Manente

Born in Mestre (Ve) in 1947, after attending the high school industrial design course in Venice, he graduated in 1972 from architecture in Venice. He has been practicing his profession since 1973 with interventions in the field of civil and industrial construction for public and private institutions.

Abramo Mion

Born in Mirano (Ve) in 1951, he attended the faculty of engineering in Padua and in 1974 the faculty of architecture in Venice, working since then on interior architecture and joining a design staff in a furniture industry.

B&B Italia

B&B Italia since 1966 is one of the largest companies in the furniture sector, constituting an important chapter in the history of design. The furnishings of B&B Italia are characterized by exceptional quality and timeless elegance. The brand reflects contemporary culture and the ability to respond to every need. Based in Novedrate, it is one of the largest companies in the industry since 1966, constituting an important chapter in the history of design. Its uniqueness is manifested in the brilliant collections of furniture and furnishings, where every product is synonymous with research, creativity, innovation and design. Comfortable and elegant, the B&B Italia sofas are known and appreciated not only for their refined aesthetics, but also for their high quality, together with armchairs, poufs, wardrobes, wardrobes, tables and all the other charming designer furniture. To name a few, the Up armchair and the Alanda '18 coffee table stand out as timeless icons, synonymous with history, quality and aesthetics. Interpreting contemporaneity and anticipating trends in ever-changing contexts; This is the company’s mission. From indoor to outdoor spaces, from home to contract, always responding to the needs of living, this is the heart of the company’s philosophy. To impress an indelible mark in history, important collaborations with Antonio Citterio, Gaetano Pesce, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Nava, Patricia Urquiola, Zaha Hadid and many other international designers make B&B Italia a 100% Made in Italy brand of success in modern and contemporary furniture.