A.B.C.
Conspicuous use of black leather and its tubular metal structure clearly
tie the concept for the A.B.C. armchair to the design language of the Modern
Movement. Yet, the low seat, that allows the upholstered pieces to fit
perfectly within the tubular metal structure, is utterly contemporary. The
metal structure is available in satin, chrome, burnished, black chrome or
champagne finish. The A.B.C. armchair can be paired with its namesake ottoman-footstool
and is equipped with a state-of-the-art mechanism for reclining the seat
back. The completely removable upholstery can be crafted in all the
fabrics and leathers from the exclusive Flexform collection. A version of
the A.B.C. armchair with armrests upholstered in cowhide is also available.
About Designer | |
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Antonio Citterio |
Antonio Citterio was born in the Italian city of Meda in 1950. He opened his own studio in 1972 and completed his degree in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996, he collaborated with Terry Dawn to design many buildings across Europe and Japan. In 2000, Citterio and Patricia Viel formed a multidisciplinary office for architecture, interior design and graphics. The office operates at international level developing complex long-term projects in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultants. The practice is now called “Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel”. Antonio Citterio works in the industrial design sector with companies such as Ansorg, Arclinea, Axor-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Hermès, Iittala, Kartell, Maxalto, Sanitec (Geberit Group), Technogym and Vitra. He has received numerous awards, including the Compasso d'Oro in 1987 and 1995. Citterio has been a professor at the Faculty of Architecture at the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio from 2006 to 2016. He was awarded the title 'Royal Designer for Industry' by the London-based Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce in 2008. |