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Barrel

Name: Barrel
Brand: Minotti

GamFratesi's Barrel armchair for Minotti: a 1970s-inspired shape on a cantilevered tubular frame

Designer

GamFratesi

Brand

Minotti

Dimensions

1030 × 710 × 1020 mm

Materials

Tubular metalMetal shellHigh-resilience polyurethane foamElastic webbing (synthetic rubber and polypropylene)Quilted heat-bonded fibreHypoallergenic cotton

Finishes

Tubular metal, varnished polished anti-fingerprint Black CoffeeTubular metal, Chrome

Colors

Black CoffeeChrome

Official product information

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Description

Overview

Barrel is GamFratesi's armchair for Minotti. Minotti describes a bold, sculptural impact that gives the 1970s a new interpretation, with soft lines that shape a full-bodied, enveloping form on a cantilevered tubular metal frame.

Barrel armchair with a footstool in front of a sofa and a patterned panel on the wall Image source: Minotti — Barrel · © Minotti and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy

Construction

Frame: cantilevered tubular metal, 30 mm in diameter, Black Coffee (polished, anti-fingerprint) or Chrome
Shell: metal under a layer of fire-resistant polyurethane foam of high resilience
Seat suspension: webbing made from synthetic rubber and polypropylene
Cushions: polyurethane foam of variable density; covers can be removed completely

Specifications

Armchair: W 103 x D 102 x H 71 cm
Footstool: 83 x 63 x 38 cm

Story

An exposed, suspended frame

Minotti points to the cantilevered tubular frame as a defining design element rather than just a support: it is deliberately exposed and suspended, it holds the seat and gives a subtle springiness that adds to the perception of softness and lightness.

One continuous rounded element

A padded, rounded element with a uniform profile outlines the shape and wraps the seat from behind. Stitching at 45 degrees on the corners, with small gathers, sets the rhythm of the piece. Backrest and seat are two separate cushions, slim in outline and richly proportioned. A matching footstool mirrors the contours.

Barrel armchair in a room with slatted blinds and a lamp on a low shelf, seen at an angle Image source: Minotti — Barrel · © Minotti and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy

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