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& A V AD isionnaire Home Philosophy has spawned from a rich family history of innovators, dating back to 1959 when the Cavalli family founded the Bologna-based company IPE srl. The first design company to do so, IPE adopted an unprecedented method to use of a soft yet extremely durable chemical, polyurethane, which at the time, was used solely by automotive company, Lancia, for vehicle seat padding. This method in turn revolutionized the construction system of their furniture creations. Years later in 2005 and true to tradition, Visionnaire Home Philosophy was launched, having an innovative alternative approach to its design concept. It has been stated that Visionnaire aims to offer its customers a new luxury interior decor concept that emphasizes an idea closer to fashion and lifestyle. Share with us how this concept came about for Visionnaire and the reason behind it? W hen it comes to style and luxury, Visionnaire seeks to transcend beyond simply the material value of a given product. Luxury, for us, encapsulates essential values for our company, as it does for the entire Italian furniture industry — attention to detail, inimitable designs, and sartorial expertise. Our brand has evolved to encompass far more than just furnishings, as we can now provide completely bespoke solutions for projects around the world. In addition to our indoor and outdoor furniture and copious lifestyle offerings, we can also provide complete tailor-made interiors crafted to custom specifications. This unique capability to create complete environments has been the driving force behind the increased global demand, as well as the company’s worldwide expansion.