Adda
The Adda armchair possesses the same straightforward, contemporary
aesthetic as the seating system of the same name. Generous cushions with
goose-down padding and piping that underscores their soft, welcoming shape
offer delightful visual contrast to the light metal structure. The cushions are
creased with a unique lengthwise stitching detail that produces a slight
wrinkle in the surface of the upholstery – which can be crafted in fabric or
leather. In addition to following the natural fold created upon sitting, the
stitching lends Adda a distinctive look. The armchair rests on a metal
base covered in leather or fabric, while the exposed cast-aluminum feet reveal
their graceful, yet absolutely contemporary vibe.
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. |