Celebrating 40 years of Fanuli

2016 marks the 40th anniversary of Fanuli and to celebrate such a special milestone, the family-run business hosted Sydney’s most influential figures in the design community for an intimate dinner to help celebrate the momentous event.

BY Andrew McDonald

March 21st, 2016

Tags: Fanuli

The evening also served as an occasion to launch Flexform MOOD, a new collection in the Fanuli showroom, showcasing a range of designer furniture meant to redefine contemporary living. The arrival of MOOD at Fanuli is the first time the collection has been available outside of Milan, Italy.

Guests were treated to a night of Italian inspired culinary delights, reflecting on 40 years of peak Italian & Australian design. All 3 generations of the Fanuli family were present for the event; a testament to the importance of family, relationships and the strong bonds formed over the history of the business.

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