Portofino

Overview

The Portofino page presents an armchair and a bergère with, in Minotti's words, a classic design with a contemporary twist. Both seats are small, comfortable, and offered on fixed or swivel bases. The simple styling is emphasised by the "horse stitched" seams, which come in four colours.

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Construction

• Structure: metal; the polyurethane foam is fireproof, with a metal inset set into it
• Lining: a first lining made from fibre thermally bound to white cotton cloth
• Straps: elastic, woven, rich in rubber
• Upholstery: a cover with fabric or leather piping; in fabric it comes off completely, in leather it is fixed
• Base: swivel or fixed; a feet version has wooden feet stained black with protective felt glides

Specifications

• Armchair (fixed or swivel base): W 72 x D 86 x H 70 cm
• Bergère (fixed or swivel base): W 72 x D 95 x H 93 cm

Sartorial detailing

Minotti ties the intentionally simple styling to tailoring details, chiefly the "horse stitched" seams. The stitched seam on the armchair side can contrast with the cover or be similar to it, and the seam colours are white, black, brown or sand.

Two seats on one page

The page treats the armchair and the bergère together, as two seats that share small dimensions and great comfort. The drawings show the bergère taller and deeper than the armchair, and the swivel versions are drawn with a 360 degree turn.