In my opinion, B&B Italia, Minotti, and Poliform offer the most beautiful, high quality furniture in the world. All similar in their sensibility, low sleek lines, with extreme quality. Thick wools, bulky chenilles, chrome legs, and never ever a printed fabric in sight, with the ONE exception when B&B offered Pucci fabric on their Cappellini swivel chair.
B&B typically uses oak for their choice of wood, which I know creates an image of horrible kitchen cabinets, but not when the Italians are in charge. Their oak headboards, coffee tables, and shelving are a special specimen of oak that when stained or painted is modern, luxurious, and consistent. I don’t even like wood, but this is the only wood I will allow in my home. Lucky for me, Minotti, B&B Italia, and Poliform all use this type of oak for their furnishings.