A Mumbai professional walks in for a Caffé Americano and walks out with a Chanterelle table made in solid walnut and chrome. This is a scene from the recently-opened Ligne Roset store in the country’s financial capital, where spur-of-the-moment purchases are not unusual, and a cafe adds just the right welcoming touch. The Chanterelle table retails at ₹40,000.
The growing appreciation in Indian consumers for international brands has paved the way for a flagship store of B&B Italia and Flos by Scala Home in New Delhi’s Design District. Natuzzi Italia has stores in Mumbai, Pune and Delhi.
