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chiasso (key-Ah-so), an italian word meaning "to cause an uproar or sensation," has been challenging the way people think about contemporary design for over 20 years. rooted in the strict principles of mid-century modernism—simple, clean, beautiful design—we've also been serious about having fun and adding artistic and colorful elements to your home. we are about what's "new" and "now," we are obsessed with the interesting and innovative, and we travel the world to bring you the freshest expressions of creativity, ingenuity and wit. our chicago home, "the city of big shoulders," with its strong architectural history, surrounds us, influences us, and continues to be a constant source of inspiration.