MC25 Paf Paf Chair single chair

The Paf Paf single chair is the first collaboration between designers Marialaura Irvine and Mattiazzi, a new work released during the 2023 Milan exhibition.

Marialaura Irvine believes that it is really a challenge to design a covered chair that retains Mattiazzi's solid wood craftsmanship DNA while being soft and comfortable. Solid wood and upholstery are two completely different materials. It is necessary to find a good balance between the two extreme qualities of hardness and softness. The characteristics of wood are masculine, while upholstery symbolizes femininity. The design focus of Paf Paf is to combine the perfect geometric lines of Mattiazzi wood craftsmanship with the contrasting upholstery beauty of hard solid wood. After exploring the different characteristics of the two materials, the final product was created. aesthetic design.

Marialaura Irvine attaches great importance to ecological sustainability. When designing the Paf Paf single chair, she disassembled the three components one by one: wood, recycled feathers and textile materials. She also thought about how to replace the commonly used cushion parts with good materials. PU foam. For her, the necessary condition for comfort is that the backrest and seat surface of the chair have a sinking and enveloping feeling when sitting on it, like a soft cloud that just finds a solid wood frame that fits it. The soft form is an imperfect structural feature compared to solid wood, but she immediately connected the soft cushion directly with the pillow when sleeping. When she wakes up during the day, she only needs a few simple movements of her hands to restore it. With a fluffy appearance, the soft cushion is put back on the chair and transformed into a chair back cushion, which is given a second life through different uses.

For someone who grew up in southern Italy For Marialaura Irvine , large and bulky chairs are daily life. Not only that, the dark wooden structure, the family's customized upholstery fabric pattern, the fabric is fixed with columns, and the wooden chair surface is decorated with carvings. The design of the chair compels people to You must sit upright. The concept of Paf Paf is to separate the above-mentioned traditional Nanyi chair design techniques, challenge Mattiazzi's past forms, and develop a chair with cushions and a detachable backrest, making it lighter and returning to a simple design concept. , creating a single chair with a distinctive and contemporary feel.

Marialaura Irvine's studio is located in Milan and specializes in product design, art direction and architectural space. It is also particularly focused on the research of material and surface materials, serving many well-known clients including Muji, Thonet, M+, Arper, Olivari, etc. Marialaura Irvine's design not only focuses on the final product, but also pursues streamlined overall design and manufacturing processes. Her research mainly focuses on a single substance, exploring the possibility of combining industrial processes and reducing material waste.

Products in the same series: Paf Paf Lounge leisure chair

Material: ash , Textile fabrics (Kvadrat Elle)

Dimensions: Width 49 x Height 97 x Depth 60 x Seat height with cushion 56 / Seat height without cushion 40.5 cm

color:

• Chair body: natural ash , walnut-stained ash

• Chair cushion and back: Kvadrat Elle 200/220/350/480

Origin: Italy