Back-Wing Chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Set of 2

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Patricia urquiola set of two back-wing chairs for cassina this distinctive chair by patricia urquiola outclasses the stereotypes with a … Read more Patricia urquiola set of two back-wing chairs for cassina this distinctive chair by patricia urquiola outclasses the stereotypes with a bold new plasticity and its own personality. The back-wing chair’s modern design structure is made entirely of solid wood. Ts innovative shape derives from the pronounced contrast between the thickness of the wood structure, the padded seat and the wrap-around backrest whose sides fold back into two wings that serve as armrests, for added comfort. The beauty of the chair is enhanced by the elegant finishes, the absence of visible stitching and the leather piping that outlines the perimeter of the upholstery, emphasizing the clean lines of this inviting and modern chair. Structure solid ash (natural, stained oak or stained black finish) or canaletto walnut seat rigid polyurethane and padding in cfc-free polyurethane foam. Upholstery leather. The furniture-making skills known is made manifest in a new chair that, leaving classical stereotypes behind, sparks off powerful new idioms. The frame, in solid ashwood, consists of basic big, bold legs and cross-pieces with a solid and energetic look. The innovative nature of this chair springs from the contrast between the strong lines of the frame and the slender, understated covers, draped like a sheet of paper, conveying a striking sense of movement. The ergonomically-correct angle of the back and the invisible upholstery augment the comfortable look of the chair, creating a wrap-around feel where the turned-down top of the back becomes the arm-rest. The overall look is enhanced thanks to the elegant finishing touches, no stitching in sight, and a delicate leather-trim delineating the edges of the back and seat. Important information regarding images of products: please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor about the designer: patricia urquiola was born in oviedo (spain) in 1961. Lives and works in milan. She attended the university of architecture at madrid polytechnic and milan polytechnic, where she graduated in 1989 with achille castiglioni. Assistant lecturer to achille castiglioni and eugenio bettinelli in milan and paris, responsible for the new product development office of depadova, working with vico magistretti, head of lissoni associati’s design group. In 2001 she opened her own studio working on product design, architecture, and installations. Amongst her last projects of architecture. The museum of jewel in vicenza, mandarin oriental hotel in barcelona, das stue hotel in berlin and the spa of four seasons hotel in milan; showroom and installations for gianvito rossi, bmw, cassina, missoni, moroso, molteni, officine panerai, h&m, santoni and the general concept of pitti immagine firenze. She realize design products for the most important italian and international companies, such as : agape, alessi, axor-hansgrohe, b&b italia, baccarat, boffi, budri, de padova, driade, ferragamo, flos, gan, georg jensen, glas italia, haworth, kartell, kettal, kvadrat, listone giordano, louis vuitton, molteni, moroso, mutina, rosenthal and verywood.some of her products are exposed in various museums and collections, such as moma in new york, les arts decoratifs in paris, the museum of design in zurich, vitra design museum in basel, victorian&albert museum in london, stedelijk in amsterdam and triennale museum in milan.she has won several international prices and awards. Amongst others the medalla de oro al mérito en las bellas artes (gold medal of fine arts) awarded by the spanish government; order of isabella the catholic, awarded by his majesty the king of spain juan carlos i; “designer of the decade” for two german magazines, home and häuser, “designer of the year” for wallpaper, ad spain, elle decor international and architektur und wohnen magazine. She is ambassador of expo milano 2015. September 2015 patricia urquiola nominated art director of cassina. About the manufacture: established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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