MC16 - Forcina

"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.

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

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

RADICE finds its underlying beauty and simplicity in its structure.

"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.

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

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

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.

MC19 Fronda by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin

The concept and charm is a canvas sling suspended from a frame: the most simple construction and a surprisingly comfortable seating experience.

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 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.