MC19 - Fronda

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

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

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

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.

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

"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.

The smooth geometry that joins the backrest, armrests and legs is the formal language of injection—molded plastic, and it’s surprising to see in wood.

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

MC21 Leva by Foster + Partners

MC20 Cugino by Konstantin Grcic

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

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

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