Conte Casa
BEFORE SUNRISE
Sectional wooden storage wall
Refined yet free of affectation—this is the essence of the Before Sunrise boiserie, named after Richard Linklater’s beloved 1995 film
The Before Sunrise boiserie is composed of an arrangement of linear, flat, and volumetric elements that, through their common grammar, achieve harmony across a wide range of configurations, adapting to both the personality of the client and the particular characteristics of its setting.
As a whole, vertical lines define the structure, acting as guiding tracks along which elements can be arranged with complete freedom. The available components—panels, backings, shelves, opaque and transparent storage units (both horizontal and vertical), and integrated lighting strips—allow for endless customization. The horizontality of the shelves, combined with the storage units, permits numerous interpretations without predefined constraints, creating a personalized functional language with a vivid aesthetic, further enhanced by integrated lighting.
Finely crafted metal elements establish a distinctive stylistic code for Conte Casa. The strict graphic precision of vertical and horizontal coordinates—pure and abstract in composition, reminiscent of the De Stijl movement—is contrasted by the use of noble, nature-inspired materials that exude a composed opulence. The poetic quality of these materials serves as tribute to the elegance of traditional furniture-making, echoing the long history of Italian design, where formal and compositional balance is synonymous with the exceptional and the unique.
Responding to contemporary needs with increasing theatricality and style, walk-in closets have taken on a pivotal role in modern living. Especially in domestic spaces, they are status symbols that elevate everyday storage spaces into luxurious personal wardrobes.
The design of the boiserie “Night” evolves from the boiserie “Day”, featuring additional specialized elements such as movable containers, drawer chests, open racks, clothing rails, and illuminated shelves. Highly flexible configurations are the welcome result, making possible a fully customized experience.
Director Tim Burton’s 2014 film tells the true story of American painter Margaret Keane, known for her “big eyes” portraits—artworks evoking intimacy and contemplation that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1960s.
In the same spirit, the Big Eyes vanity desk encourages moments of introspection and personal connection, day after day. A small yet significant focal point, it is designed with particular attention to the sumptuous experience of the walk-in closet, catering to the needs of the most discerning global clientele.
Thanks to the rack system integrated into the boiserie, the vanity desk’s surface can be adjusted to one’s optimal height, providing remarkable flexibility. The wide range of materials available within the collection allows for further appealing combinations, highlighting the vanity desk as a jewel-like element set to perfection within the walk-in closet system.
BEFORE SUNRISE Equipped Boiserie with frame in Canaletto Walnut and interior in Dedar Alter Ego wallcovering, col. 09. Living shelves BEFORE SUNRISE in backlit Canaletto Walnut and Bronze glass. Integrated double swing-door module with Canaletto Walnut frame and interior in Bronze mirror.
BEFORE SUNRISE NIGHT Equipped Boiserie with frame in Canaletto Walnut and Bronze mirror. Backlit shelves in Canaletto Walnut and Bronze glass with integrated clothes rail in Brushed Brass finish. Trouser rack shelf in Canaletto Walnut with Brushed Brass details. Double drawer unit in Canaletto Walnut with backlit top in Canaletto Walnut and Bronze glass, featuring cat. D Nabuk leather details, col. Conchiglia, and Brushed Brass accents. Backlit cubby unit in Canaletto Walnut with Brushed Brass details and drawers in cat. D Nabuk leather, col. Conchiglia. WOOD hangers and tie holders in Canaletto Walnut.
BEFORE SUNRISE NIGHT Wardrobe with carcass veneered in Canaletto Walnut. Doors with aluminum profile in Brushed Brass finish and Bronze glass. Backlit shoe rack shelves in Canaletto Walnut with metal details in Brushed Brass finish. Shelves in Canaletto Walnut and Bronze glass.
BIG EYES Central Vanity Module with carcass in Canaletto Walnut, backlit mirror, and storage desk in Canaletto Walnut with Patagonia marble top, drawer interior in Canaletto Walnut and cat. D Nabuk leather, col. Conchiglia.
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