b-ing Design
Good Goods
Second hand design pieces
For design lovers finding that special piece of furniture, a lamp or other decorative object is like a coup de coeur, a feeling that defies rational explanation but appeals directly to our emotions. The overwhelming desire to possess a specific piece of design is hard to overcome when this happens. For Stefano Colli this is a familiar feeling and one that explains his collection of 20th Century design pieces accumulated over 30 years. The Italian architect who lives and works in Barcelona has now given form to this collection through the virtual platform Good goods. A virtual gallery, in which masterpieces of ‘good’ design are curated and collected. Some are on sale, others form part of a collection that has been created little by little inspired by his great passion for the culture of industrial design, especially furniture and lighting.
The project represents a very personal odyssey which began when Colli moved to Barcelona during the 90s and little by little began collecting pieces under the very simple criteria of pieces that appealed to him. It all started off with a gift from his father in law and subsequently grew into a proper collection over the intervening years, guided by one overarching principle, his own taste. Having outgrown his garage which had become his warehouse/gallery he decided to create a virtual shop online where information and contacts can be established around the collection. Each element is treated individually with an informative file that reflects the story behind each piece and the relationship with the owner which is part of its charm and history.
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Temporary installation and display window at Acid House Barcelona of Good good pieces chosen by Stefano Colli
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Mario Bellin designs for Casina 1977
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Vico Magistretti para DePadova.
Along with second hand older pieces that represent the history of modern design, Good Goods presents works by contemporary authors: unique self-produced pieces, limited series or prototypes that would not be found in the usual market channels.
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Stefano Colli is an architect, designer and teacher. He studied architecture in Milan during the late 80’s. He has been living and working in Barcelona since 1990, his projects include branded spaces; Colli specialises in architecture and interior design considered from the point of view as strategies and corporate communication tools for business.
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