Flamingo

Overview

Flamingo is an armchair with monobloc and modular sofas by Damian Williamson, catalogued by Zanotta as model 1333 and dated 2017. Zanotta describes restrained, well-balanced proportions, a sweeping-arc seam at the front of the armrest, and a backrest and armrests formed from one piece at the same height.

Construction

• Feet: aluminium alloy, polished or black painted, or natural or black nickel-satin finish
• Frame: steel with elastic strip suspension
• Upholstery: polyurethane and heat-bound polyester fibre; graduated seat cushion
• Cushions: back and lumbar cushions with goose feathers
• Cover: removable fabric or leather

Specifications

• Sofa 1333/302: 261 x 89 x 68 cm (axes not labelled on the drawing; 48 also printed beside the elevation)
• Armchair 1333/102: 106 x 89 x 68 cm
• Year of design: 2017

Dependable and enduring

Damian Williamson says he developed Flamingo with the image in mind of a comfortable sofa with harmonious proportions, dependable and enduring, at ease within a jovial atmosphere.

The leg as a key characteristic

According to Zanotta's page, the leg has a softened front and upper surface set against a more distinctive inner chamfer, and the designer calls this juxtaposition one key characteristic of Flamingo's identity. The aluminium alloy legs are slightly inset from the sides.