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Laurel
Giampiero Tagliaferri's Laurel swivel armchair for Minotti, drawn from Mid-Century forms
960 × 760 × 970 mm
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Description
Overview
The Laurel armchair by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti draws on Mid-Century forms and stylistic elements. A shell, in wood or upholstered in leather, holds the seat and back cushions and rises to support the soft armrests. It stands on a swivel base with a 360-degree movement and return, with a footstool listed on the same page.
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Construction
- Shell of curved plywood finished on CNC machines, in palisander Santos, Canaletto walnut, brushed ash, or beech clad in leather
- Backrest with a metal insert under fire-resistant polyurethane foam; seat in variable-density polyurethane foam
- Armrests of bent aluminium sheet in integral skin polyurethane foam
- Rear band in fabric or leather, with two metal studs at the sides of the shell
- Base of metal spokes in Black Coffee or chrome, swivel 360 degrees with return
Specifications
- Armchair, wood shell: W 96 x D 97 x H 76 cm
- Footstool: 76 x 69 cm
Story
Mid-Century forms
Minotti says the Laurel seats take their inspiration from Mid-Century forms and stylistic elements, aiming for a unique and timeless design. The shell rises up to carry the soft padding of the armrests.
The rear band and the craft behind it
The back of the armchair is given a strong personality by a band in fabric or leather, resembling a martingale, fixed with two precious metal studs at the sides of the shell. In the leather version, Minotti says the shell is made with high-end leather-goods techniques, from sections that cover the structure completely, joined by vertical seams with couture-inspired details.
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