La Dolce Design: Celebrating Italian Design, from Vintage Icons to Modern Masters

Independent Project
Exhibition
In-person
Jan 23
Jan 31 2026
Free
Jan 31, 2026
11:00am 5:00pm
Jan 23Fri 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 24Sat Closed
Jan 25Sun Closed
Jan 26Mon 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 27Tue 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 28Wed 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 29Thu 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 30Fri 10:00am 5:00pm
Jan 31Sat 11:00am 5:00pm
Feb 01Sun Closed
Bonne Choice Showroom 53 Judson Street, Etobicoke

Italy has long been a global leader in art, craft, and design, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation. This exhibition aims to celebrate this dynamic balance by curating a selection of iconic vintage pieces alongside new creations by contemporary Italian designers. The exhibit will serve as a dialogue between the past and present, illustrating Italy’s ongoing influence on the design world.

‘La Dolce Design: Celebrating Italian Design, from Vintage Icons to Modern Masters’ highlights the rich heritage and inventive spirit of Italian design. From Afra & Tobia Scarpa to Carlo Nason and Gaetano Pesce, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of timeless vintage masterpieces alongside innovative contemporary works from renowned and emerging Italian brands. The exhibition underscores Italy’s longstanding leadership in arts and craftsmanship, showcasing how tradition continues to inspire cutting-edge design.

We will host a special Saturday Open House on January 31st, inviting guests to celebrate the collection, learn about the pieces, and connect with the design community and fellow enthusiasts. Throughout the run, our showroom will be open during regular hours, allowing visitors to freely immerse themselves in this vibrant dialogue between the past and present.

Participants

Bonne Choice

Accessibility

Who should visitors contact with questions regarding accessibility?
Courtney Wotherspoon
Freemont Cabinet by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano.
'Nugget' and 'Amazonia' Vases in Soft Resin, designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design.
'Nugget' and 'Amazonia' Vases in Soft Resin, designed by Gaetano Pesce.
Vintage Soriana lounge chair - Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970 - designed by Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Selection of plastic stool/side tables, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Kartell.
'La Michetta' Modular Sofa by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia.
From Italian Radical Design House, gufram: Capitello Chair by Studio 65, PRATONE® Forever by Ceretti / Derossi / Rosso, Another Green Cactus® by Drocco / Mello, BOCCA® Unlimited by Studio 65.