Classy 1091 armchair, set of 4

Classy, a new and important collection of chairs designed by Luca Nichetto, a signature of international design chosen by the company for its ability to create balanced and contemporary projects.
Composed by a chair, armchair and a stool, Classy is the result of an exemplary alchemy between functional elements and a particular aesthetic that together are found in the shell distinctive sign, gently modeled to ensure the highest standards of comfort and ergonomics.
The shape is a light, elegant and elastic sign, made even more evident by the play of contrasts of the alternation of matt and glossy surfaces.
A complete family for a wide variety of solutions that can lend free combinations for indoor and outdoor environments.

“Through exceptional attention to details and a refined design, the Classy family of chairs finds a natural balance between functionality and elegance. Composed by chair, armchair and stool, all of the elements find their signature mark in the shell, whose sturdiness appears effortlessly molded as being folded in two. The juxtaposition of different surfaces, matte below and shiny above on the ample seat and viceversa on the enveloping backrest, creates a play in contrasts and increases the effect of demarcation between the parts. Available with a choice of versions for the legs, the Classy family of chairs offers a variety of solutions for different environments, while guaranteeing comfort and a touch of preciousness.” Luca Nichetto

Design by Luca Nichetto

Luca Nichetto was born in 1976 in Venice. He studied at the city’s Istituto statale d’arte, before undertaking a degree in industrial design at the Università Iuav di Venezia, from which he graduated in 1998. In 1999, Nichetto began his professional career with Murano-based glass maker Salviati, later becoming a product designer and consultant for lighting company Foscarini. In 2006, he founded his eponymous practice in Venice. In 2011 he moved to Stockholm, Sweden, to open a second studio and he continues to live in and work from this city. Over the course of his career, Nichetto has served as art director for many international design brands and he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the design industry.

He has lectured and led workshops at various universities, including serving as a professor of design at the Università Iuav di Venezia, as well as sitting on juries for assorted international design competitions. Nichetto’s work has been exhibited worldwide and has been the subject of retrospectives in cities such as Venice, London, Paris and Stockholm. He has been awarded numerous international design awards for his highly researched, innovative design projects, which range across products, furniture and accessories, as well as incorporating architecture and exhibition design.