{"id":305,"date":"2015-08-19T12:13:58","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T17:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.italian-interiors.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2015-08-19T12:43:01","modified_gmt":"2015-08-19T17:43:01","slug":"dorian-the-portrait-of-elegant-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/dorian-the-portrait-of-elegant-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorian: The Portrait of Elegant Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306\" src=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian.jpg\" alt=\"Natuzzi Italia Dorian Sofa\" width=\"724\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian.jpg 724w, https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Timeless beauty is the inspiration of Maurizio Manzoni and Robert Tapinassi\u2019s exquisitely crafted modular concept piece DORIAN for <a href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/shop\/furniture+brands\/Natuzzi+Italia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natuzzi Italia<\/a>.\u00a0 StudioMemo\u2019s premier design partners draw their elegant sofa\u2019s namesake from Oscar Wilde\u2019s classic novel <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray\"><em>The <\/em><em>Portrait of Dorian Gray<\/em><\/a>. Their creation achieves the ageless allure of the novel\u2019s protagonist without selling its soul.<\/p>\n<p>At ease amidst a luxury living room ensemble, accenting a home entertainment studio, or relaxing in the office, DORIAN\u2019s sweeping outline echoes the contour of Manzoni yacht designs while blending deep, low seated comfort. Covering and configuration options excite the imagination and adapt easily to a broad array of refined interiors. You can picture the international architect at work in this styling: balancing proportions, concealing seams, suggesting unique arrangements. The effect is an effortless execution of versatility and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-307\" src=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian03.jpg\" alt=\"Natuzzi Italia Dorian Sofa\" width=\"724\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian03.jpg 724w, https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian03-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thick leather or richly woven fabric double stitched tone-on-tone entirely encompass this refined system of seats. The rich upholstery cloaks DORIAN\u2019S generous proportions, linear design, and sophisticated composition. Every aspect of this composition reveals intelligent textile choices characteristic of Professor Tapinassi\u2019s decades of fabric and interior design experience, all uniquely suited to deliver comfort and underlying form. Integrated lumbar cushioning joined with ECOFLEX<span class=\"_Tgc\"><b>\u2122<\/b><\/span> memory foam deliver lasting support and durability on a hidden matte-black polished steel footing sensibly padded to protect modern flooring.<\/p>\n<p>Meticulously handcrafted, made from sustainable materials, and invested with a lifetime structural warranty, this piece embodies Pasquale Natuzzi\u2019s half-a-century long commitment to heirloom quality furnishings. DORIAN is a finely detailed portrait of lasting elegance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian041.jpg\" alt=\"Natuzzi Italia Dorian Sofa\" width=\"724\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian041.jpg 724w, https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/dorian041-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Experience the comfort and styling of the DORIAN modular concept in person. Italian Design Interiors is proud to present the latest most innovative offerings from <a href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/modern+furniture\/Natuzzi+Italia\" target=\"_blank\">Natuzzi Italia<\/a> in our showroom. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/services\/contact+us.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watertown design center<\/a> and imagine!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/shop\/Living\/Sofas-Sectionals\/Dorian\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Natuzzi Italia Dorian sofa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/shop\/furniture+brands\/Natuzzi+Italia\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all Natuzzi Italia products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">Posted by: Thomas Kee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Timeless beauty is the inspiration of Maurizio Manzoni and Robert Tapinassi\u2019s exquisitely crafted modular&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/italian-interiors.com\/blog\/dorian-the-portrait-of-elegant-design\/\">Full Story 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