New Collection 2026
Basilan
Designed by Tobia Scarpa
Design and artisanal tradition converge in the Basilan chair, reflecting a contemporary way of living with furniture and a deep sensitivity to authenticity and natural materials that goes beyond design.
Structure
Rattan with metal joints
Leather weaving
Padding
Optional cushion/backrest
Final cover
Fabric or Leather
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Structure
Basilan
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Basilan represents one of the most original moments in the design research of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, combining material exploration with construction techniques that were unprecedented in Italian design in the 1970s. A modular rattan framework, enriched with metal details and leather bindings, functions as structure, ornament and spatial definition. The material becomes a narrative element, carrying the memory of the hands and gestures that wove it, transforming the chair into an organic and tactile expression. The woven surfaces seem almost to come alive, achieving a delicate balance between visual lightness and structural solidity.
Designer
Tobia Scarpa
"To design means to cast forward a thought, a will, a way of doing; it means to give while being in need of everything, it is a ride through an intimate dimension."
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