Atelia

Overview

Molteni&C dates Atelia to 2026 and credits GamFratesi. The page says the chair is conceived around care, proportion and closeness to the body, and is compact and measured so that it fits naturally into dining and living contexts alike. It is offered with or without armrests, on a fixed or swivel base.

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Construction

The upholstered shell has a chipboard panel seat structure and a Polimex backrest structure, both padded with variable-density, high-resistance polyurethane foam under a bonded cotton-polyester velveteen cover. The base is painted aluminium, fixed on non-slip plastic feet or a 360-degree swivel with automatic return.

Specifications

• ASB1A chair with armrests, fixed base: 60 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 79 cm high (the drawing's values are not labelled)
• ASE1A chair, fixed base: 55 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 79 cm high
• Base finishes: pewter colour, iridium brown, iridium grey

Care, proportion and the body

The page says Atelia is conceived around care, proportion and closeness to the body, with a design that focuses on the seated experience and supports without rigidity. It describes a chair that is composed without appearing formal.

A shell that follows posture

According to the page, the upholstered shell is shaped through soft, continuous curves, crafted to follow the body's posture and provide enhanced comfort over time, with padding distributed to maintain support while keeping a clear outline. The page says the armrest and base options let the chair shift between a more open or more contained posture, while the structure remains light and precise.