MC13 - Facile

MEDICI is conceived as a low chair with a comfortably reclined posture. Its generous dimension gives the chair an embracing confidence.

"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.

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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

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

"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.

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

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

MC19 Fronda by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin

I observed that the power of the robot, the repetition of the machine and the skills of the craftsmen already have synchronised relationships at Mattiazzi, where each process is as carefully select

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

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.

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

MC20 Cugino by Konstantin Grcic

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 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.