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Launched in 1960 Rome, the ETR 252 “L’Arlecchino” embodied jet‑age luxury with panoramic windows and all‑First Class seating. Monocle boards its refurbished Naples run, exploring how this retro‑futuristic icon meets modern travel demands.
Labour of love
Nowhere captures the spirit of Gio Ponti more than a secluded villa that the architect constructed with real affection for his friend.
Four-legged friends
Andrew Tuck highlights hidden gems in design and how a fresh perspective allows for more expansive storytelling.
Care to take a seat?
Chairs are essential furniture for relaxing, working, socializing, eating, and waiting.
Brick by brick
Italy's architectural treasures span millennia, from Gio Ponti's geometric cathedral in Taranto to ancient Roman forums and Palladio's influential Renaissance churches that shaped international design.
On the make
‘The Monocle Book of Italy’ charts Italian design from coffee cups to cars and shop signs to logos. Here we share some highlights that define the nation’s playful take on making it.
Moving with the times
Molteni&C, an illustrious furniture company with 80 years of experience, is calling on its know-how to keep up with a fast-changing design industry while modernising with its values intact.
