MC18 - Zampa

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

RADICE finds its underlying beauty and simplicity in its structure.

The design for the FACILE came about as a result of our quest to build a bridge between the product ranges in the Mattiazzi collection.

MC20 Cugino by Konstantin Grcic

CLERICI, Konstantin Grcic's second collection for Mattiazzi, radiates devout serenity. The main concept and the fascination of CLERICI lie in the grand simplicity of the design.

"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.

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

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

<<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

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