"Maurizio Stochetto"

Bar Basso @ Salone Milan 2017

Bar Basso @ Salone Milan 2017

The iconic Bar Basso is known for its long history within the Milanese community.

It lights up with a celebratory atmosphere that becomes explosive and irresistible, when Milan hosts its most important cultural events, such as the Salone and the Fiera dell’Arte.

” Chelsea Boy ” at Bar Basso @ Salone Milan 2015

” Chelsea Boy ” at Bar Basso @ Salone Milan 2015

The Unofficial watering hole for design insiders during the Salone is Bar Basso

Bar Basso is remembered the late and great James Irvine with a new gin and tonic glass designed by Michael Young.

Maurizio Stochetto & the Bar Basso created a cocktail glass in James’ memory to honour the legendary friendship that was formed – in the wee hours of the morning, over a Negroni or 2 !!

Bar Basso + James Irvine @ Salone Milan 2013

Bar Basso + James Irvine @ Salone Milan 2013

James Irvine, who recently died ( Feb, 2013 ) at the age of 54, was recognised as the design world’s ” Unofficial cultural attaché in Milan ”

This is the story of a ” love affair ” which grew to become one of the key “unofficial cultural events within the Salone each year”