The Spanish furniture manufacturer Punt Mobles was founded in 1980 by the Valencian designer Vicent Martínez together with designer Lola Castelló. 'At Punt, our aim is to create iconic products, to differentiate ourselves from the competition, combining art, design and a lot of craftsmanship, we are always innovating and trying to excel together with our designers by creating high quality products and striking aesthetics to meet the needs of the projects,' says José Perez, Creative Director at Punt. We interview him to gain insight in the brands recent participation in Salone del Mobile in Milan.
Could you tell us about Punt?
'Punt is currently a boutique company, where you can find different types of products, although storage is par excellence the best-selling part, but you can also find all kinds of products with a strong differentiating value. In short, a product of high quality, which is treated in an artistic way. With our expertise, know-how and the artisan workmanship, we generate, together with design, sculptural pieces. That is why we speak of Art in Design, of treating design as if it were a sculpture, thinking in the details, in the combination of materials and in generating products where artisan workmanship and know-how experience is always reflected in each piece.'
In what markets is the brand active, and how are the market conditions right now?
'Our markets include Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. Also, some parts of Africa, i.e. in the end the market is the world. It is true that we often hear that the market is changing and that Europe is going to have moments of crisis, but we continue with the aim to grow, to work hard and to give the market new designs to meet the needs of our customers.'
You were recently at Salone del Mobile in Milan. What did you showcase at the fair?
'Milan remains an epicentre of design, where you can find many new products and the most renowned designers.
We exhibited a new collection of sideboards, armchairs, rugs and coffee tables by Monica Armani. Also, a new carpet and cupboard by Rodolfo Dordoni and a new concept of products that we have called OMBRA, a collection of sideboards, shelves, tables and chairs for open spaces, terraces and porches. We are really happy with how they have been received.'
What's in store for Punt now? Do you have any new fairs on the program?
'Yes, we will do events in Europe and the USA. For example, we are doing an exhibition in Neocon together with Porcelanosa, in September in Valencia, October in Germany...'
More information:
Punt Mobles
Spain
+34 96 134 32 70
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www.puntmobles.com