Matera

Explore new creative scenarios in an imaginary tour of the extraordinary urban ecosystem – the Sassi di Matera. Here, the stratification of eras displays the continuity of past and future interactions, of natural elements and traces of culture that have accumulated over time, bare essentials, destined to last, that blend with the new contemporary fabric. Tacchini embraces this crossroads between past and present, molding it into a product – the Matera sectional system by Maltese designer, Gordon Guillaumier. Full-proportioned upholstered elements are assembled like stones, placed one next to another, which can stand alone or be mingled. Completing the arrangement are table top surfaces in wood, marble, or upholstered in fabric and equipped with wireless chargers at the places where the seats meet. The Matera family is designed for the contract market, to build informal seating islands for conversation, waiting, meetings and work.


Designer: Gordon GuillaumierYear: 2020
Dimensions

Cod. OMAT95
Small
W 95 D 80 H 40,5 cm

Cod. OMAT109
Medium
W 109 D 96 H 40,5 cm

Cod. OMAT130
Large
W 130 D 104 H 40,5 cm

Cod. OMAT195
2 Pieces
W 195 D 104 H 40,5 cm

Cod. OMAT270
3 Pieces
W 270 D 105 H 40,5 cm

Materials and finishes
Internal structure: 18 mm thick poplar plywood with elastic belts.
Padding: differentiated-density polyurethane foam.
Plastic bottom.
Upholstery: not removable.
Table top:

T120

T134

Fabric

Padding 50%
Poplar plywood 27%
Upholstery 18%
Elastic belts 3%
Plastic bottom 2%

Gordon Guillaumier

Gordon Guillaumier was born in 1966, and was educated firstly in Malta, then in Switzerland, England and Italy. He graduated from IED in Milan (1988-91), before specializing in design at the Domus Academy, Milan (1992). In 1993 he began working with Baleri Associati, as well as collaborating with architect Rodolfo Dordoni. In 2002 he set up his own design studio in Milan, principally working on product design, but also for design consultancy projects. In 2006 he lectured in industrial design at Milan’s Politecnico university.