William

Overview

William is a range by Damian Williamson, model 1330, with an armchair, monobloc and modular sofas, a pouf, a day bed and shelves. Zanotta dates the design 2010, 2015 and describes upholstered thin layers for the basic frame with aluminium feet.

Construction

• Feet: aluminium alloy, polished, natural or black nickel-satin, or black painted
• Frame: steel, with suspension on elastic strips
• Upholstery: polyurethane with heat-bound polyester fibre
• Cushions: seat, back and armrest with goose down
• Cover: removable fabric or leather
• Shelf: solid oak, grey stained ash or natural painted Canaletto walnut for lounge chairs without armrest

Specifications

• Two-seater 1330/202: 180 x 90 x 87 cm (axes not labelled on the drawing; the second elevation value 43 is not used)
• Sofa 1330/302: 224 x 90 x 87 cm
• Year of design: 2010 (first year of the 2010, 2015 range)

A range completed in 2015

Zanotta's page says the upholstered William range has been a best seller for the living area since 2010, and that the 2015 catalogue added the monobloc and modular sofas and lounge chairs to complete it, with solid oak or Canaletto walnut shelves.

Designer's view

Damian Williamson is quoted on upholstered pieces needing time and allowing modifications along the way. He says that in five years with Zanotta the collection became complete, with options such as a seat without backrest and a small table or shelf joined to the frame.