Lo Sguardo Laterale by Patrizia Moroso & Marco Viola at the Museum of Textiles

Tuesday 2 July 2013

Volant chair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso. Photo by Alessandro Paderni

Curated by Patrizia Moroso and Marco Viola, the new exhibition Lo Sguardo Laterale showcases a luxurious collection of silk by Italian brand Rubelli, applied to some of Moroso's best known pieces of furniture.

Chandigarh armchair by Doshi Levien for Moroso, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Photo by Alessandro Paderni
The show has just opened at the 18th century Museum of Textiles in Lyon, where it will run until 1st September 2013.

Bohemian chair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Photo by Alessandro Paderni
Also being showcased are a collection of Moroso's experiments and prototype pieces, and a series of floral designs by Michael Lin, which have been transformed into fabrics and rugs.

Smock chair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Photo by Alessandro Paderni
Homebuildlife subscribers can read our interview with Alessandro Faveretto Rubelli here.

Paper Planes by Doshi Levien for Moroso, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Photo by Alessandro Paderni
Fjord by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, upholstered in Rubelli fabric. Photo by Alessandro Paderni