The Village | House of Stone
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Cleaning is very simple – just wipe your House of Stone down with water or a neutral detergent applied to a soft cloth, but please don’t use abrasive cleaners, bleach or acid as these can damage the lovely natural stone.
Delivery We process all orders received for our smaller items weighing less than 70 kg each morning (Monday to Friday, excluding Italian public holidays*) before midday (CET) and usually they will be dispatched within 24 hours. Orders placed before midday (CET) Monday to Friday (excluding Italian public holidays*) will be dispatched the same day whilst orders placed after midday or during the weekend and Italian public holidays* will be dispatched the following working day. For bulkier items (tables, storage pieces, special editions and mirrors), delivery times may vary, based on the dimensions of the product and availability in our warehouse. If we have the item in stock it will be delivered within 4 or 5 working days. If you would like to check the availability of a particular product or for more detailed information about timing, please contact our team at customercare@salvatoriofficial.com. The delivery of the products purchased on the site is carried out both in Italy and abroad to the delivery address indicated by the user on the order form. At the time of shipment a confirmation email will be sent to the user, indicating that the products have been handed over to the carrier. The email will also contain the tracking number and a link through which the user can check the status of delivery. Delivery will always be free of charge and by a courier service selected by Salvatori. Where payment is made using credit card, items may be dispatched a day later, as a result of standard security precautions (fraud or card misuse, for example) imposed by banks. If a payment is not confirmed within 30 days the order will be automatically cancelled. Delivery is intended to mean at street level and unless otherwise indicated, will take place from Monday to Friday during normal business hours (from 9 am to 6pm), excluding public holidays. Assembly We offer a comprehensive White Glove delivery service which includes delivery, assembly and the removal of all packaging. If you would like a personalised estimate, please contact our customer care team at customercare@salvatoriofficial.com. Timing As a rule, all orders destined within Italy should arrive within 1-2 working days, whilst for Calabria, the Italian islands and countries within the EU the estimated delivery time is 2-3 working days** once the order leaves our premises in Tuscany. For bulkier items (tables, storage pieces, special editions and mirrors), delivery times may vary, based on the dimensions of the product and availability in our warehouse. If we have the item in stock it will be delivered within 4 or 5 working days. If you would like to check the availability of a particular product or for more detailed information about timing, please contact our team at customercare@salvatoriofficial.com. * The following days are Italian public holidays: 1 January, 6 January, 25 April, Easter Monday, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December, 25, 26 December. **Excluding remote or difficult-to-access areas Once your goods have been dispatched, we will send you an email with a tracking link so that you can monitor your delivery.
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The starting point for The Village collection of sculptures is an exploration of the concept of home as more than a physical structure, but a kind of haven, an idea that became evident during the tumultuous months of 2020 when we found ourselves spending more time among our four walls than ever before.
A miniature version of home, representing an ideal that is unique to each of us, but at the same time, fundamentally the same no matter where we are in the world, each piece expresses the sentiments of its designer. And in fact, to reflect the multi-cultural nature of our planet, we invited renowned artists from around the world to interpret their idea of the essence of home.
The result is an eclectic, extraordinarily modern-day series of tiny houses, with their very diversity creating a distinct and accurate echo of the global community we inhabit.
Among the contributions that make up this fascinating village is House of Stone by John Pawson, the father of minimalist architecture. Created from a single block of gorgeous dark brown Pietra d’Avola, one of our most beloved stones, House of Stone epitomises the pared-back linear approach that its designer is revered for.
Deceptively simple with its shape that recalls the typical house drawn by young children, the design plays with solids and voids, with the narrow slits along the roof welcoming in the light. Creating a sense of welcome and belonging, all superfluous elements are stripped to a bare essence.
House of Stone is also a reinterpretation of an earlier collaboration between Salvatori and John Pawson: The House of Stone, a full-size installation for the 2010 Milan Design Fair. The talking point of Design Week, its iconic form and daring architecture captured the hearts and minds of all who saw it. The miniature version, just small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, is destined to cast a similar spell. A special piece on its own, it sits perfectly alongside the other sculptures that make up The Village, and is a perfect gift idea for any aficionado of architecture and design.
“When I set out to design a building, my aim is to create spaces where people will feel comfortable and at home”
Cleaning is very simple – just wipe your House of Stone down with water or a neutral detergent applied to a soft cloth, but please don’t use abrasive cleaners, bleach or acid as these can damage the lovely natural stone.
The starting point for The Village collection of sculptures is an exploration of the concept of home as more than a physical structure, but a kind of haven, an idea that became evident during the tumultuous months of 2020 when we found ourselves spending more time among our four walls than ever before.
A miniature version of home, representing an ideal that is unique to each of us, but at the same time, fundamentally the same no matter where we are in the world, each piece expresses the sentiments of its designer. And in fact, to reflect the multi-cultural nature of our planet, we invited renowned artists from around the world to interpret their idea of the essence of home.
The result is an eclectic, extraordinarily modern-day series of tiny houses, with their very diversity creating a distinct and accurate echo of the global community we inhabit.
Among the contributions that make up this fascinating village is House of Stone by John Pawson, the father of minimalist architecture. Created from a single block of gorgeous dark brown Pietra d’Avola, one of our most beloved stones, House of Stone epitomises the pared-back linear approach that its designer is revered for.
Deceptively simple with its shape that recalls the typical house drawn by young children, the design plays with solids and voids, with the narrow slits along the roof welcoming in the light. Creating a sense of welcome and belonging, all superfluous elements are stripped to a bare essence.
House of Stone is also a reinterpretation of an earlier collaboration between Salvatori and John Pawson: The House of Stone, a full-size installation for the 2010 Milan Design Fair. The talking point of Design Week, its iconic form and daring architecture captured the hearts and minds of all who saw it.
The miniature version, just small enough to sit in the palm of your hand, is destined to cast a similar spell. A special piece on its own, it sits perfectly alongside the other sculptures that make up The Village, and is a perfect gift idea for any aficionado of architecture and design.
“When I set out to design a building, my aim is to create spaces where people will feel comfortable and at home”
