Designer chairs are the furniture that turn a room into a home. There are many of them – from pieces from the yellow-blue giant to designer pieces. We look around at those who have it in their blood to combine beauty and functionality: the Italians.
Editors: Neda Hofer, Marina Warth
The painted one
Name: Capitello Jonico
Brand: Fornasetti
Designer: Piero Fornasetti
Inspiration: classical art
Year: 1950
Description: hand-decorated designer chair with solid wood legs
Price: approx. 4’410.-
The juggler
Name: Sella
Brand: Zanotta
Designer: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Inspiration: Telephone stool
Year: 1957
Description: Designer chair made of racing bike saddle, stainless steel column and hemispherical base
Price: approx. 1’049.-
The multitasker
Name: Multichair
Brand: B-Line
Designer: Joe Colombo
Inspiration: the versatility of a seat
Year: 1970
Description: Chair made of polyurethane foam
Price: approx. 2’369.-
The Metropolitan
Name: Sunset in New York
Brand: Cassina
Designer: Gaetano Pesce
Inspiration: Sunset over the NYC skyline
Year: 1984
Description: Three-seater sofa made of natural rubber with seven cushions
Price: approx. 20’495.-
The cold
Name: D.235.1
Brand: Molteni
Designer: Gio Ponti
Inspiration: first Montecatini building
Year: 1935
Description: Designer chair made of aluminum
Price: approx. 1’580.-
The softie
Name: Soriana
Brand: Cassina
Designer: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Inspiration: Comfort
Year: 1970
Description: Japanese denim armchair
Price: approx. 4’795.-
The flexible
Name: Dharma Bench
Brand: Baxter
Designer: Studiopepe
Inspiration: Garden furniture
Year: 2022
Description: Bench made of glossy lacquered Polymex
Price: from approx. 6’660.-
The Signorina
Name: Lady
Brand: Cassina
Designer: Marco Zanuso
Inspiration: Modernism
Year: 1951
Description: Armchair made of polyurethane foam and foam rubber
Price: approx. 4’864.-
The Emperor
Name: Roma
Brand: Memphis Milano
Designer: Marco Zanini
Inspiration: Throne
Year: 1986
Description: Fiberglass armchair with iridescent finish
Price: approx. 3’475.-
The dreamy one
Name: Antibodi
Brand: Moroso
Designer: Patricia Urquiola
Inspiration: an expression of fertility
Year: 2006
Description: Designer chair with petals made of felt and cloth
Price: approx. 3’750.-
The refined one
Name: Ouverture
Brand: Poltrona Frau
Designer: Pierluigi Cerri
Inspiration: industrial architecture
Year: 1982
Description: Sofa made of aluminum and upholstered in leather and fabric
Price: approx. 14’899.-
Designer furniture is a great way to upgrade your home and add a touch of luxury and style. In contrast to conventional furniture, designer furniture is often a unique work of art that has been designed and manufactured with great attention to detail. They are characterized by their modern, timeless design and outstanding quality, which often lasts for decades.
Italy is known for its excellent craftsmanship and creative design. Many of the best-known designer furniture brands come from Italy and have a long tradition in furniture manufacturing. The Italians have a deep understanding of aesthetics and materials and set high standards for quality and workmanship. The result is often exquisite designer chairs and other pieces of furniture that not only look beautiful, but are also comfortable and functional.
Italian designers are often also pioneers in terms of new technologies and materials that can be used in furniture production. For example, many Italian furniture manufacturers have recognized that sustainability and environmental friendliness are becoming increasingly important and therefore use environmentally friendly materials and production methods.
Overall, designer furniture is a great way to enhance and beautify the home. Italian designer furniture in particular is characterized by its appealing design and outstanding quality.
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