MC16 - Forcina

MC19 Fronda by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin

Primo epitomizes the archetypal chair. Its design comprises of only the most basic elements —four legs, seat and backrest—.

The gently carved wooden pieces are held in place by bent metal rods - while wood remains the main actor, the metal parts play a fundamental role in the construction.

"The expression of craftsmanship here lies in the careful execution, the choice of wood, the finish, the perfection.

DOPO is the second collection designed by Studio OE for Mattiazzi.

MC20 Cugino by Konstantin Grcic

Designed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with the Italian manufacturer Mattiazzi, the chair brings together an honesty of materiality with a deep understanding of CNC technology to create a u

<<We designed an object in plain wood but not in regular plain wood, the quality of the wood literally makes the object, like the best piece of meat would make the refinement of a dish.>&g

RADICE finds its underlying beauty and simplicity in its structure.

Studio OE aimed to create a mobile extension of architecture that would seamlessly blend into the living space and that invites to define its use according to individual needs.

"The sustainable approach was to separate the materials and specify the components: wood, recycled feathers and fabric. Then I asked myself what comfort was, a backrest and a seat to sink into.

"If you see it from the side, you could say that the frame is almost typographic, like a letter. The lines offabric cord are also very graphic; yet these lines distort as the body sits down.

"Design is an unpredictable process. While designing the Zampa stools I never imagined we would add a chair and an armchair to the family.

The chair comes in two styles: a simple, more upright armchair, and the more luxurious lounge version with an extra legrest.

This robust yet simple and refined furniture family was thought to be used in cafès and restaurants, which is why it offers great flexibility - both in use and in the variations proposed.

TRONCO's character is formed from solid strips of wood in what appears as very elementary construction, yet its simplicity is the result of iterative experimentation and a high regard for material