Piuma

As exemplified in the 19th century by Michael Thonet and his back then novel chairs based on a bentwood technique, chairs as pieces of furniture are always an expression of the technical possibilities of their time. The design of Piuma was preceded by research into a unique injection moulding process as this chair, designed by Piero Lissoni, is made of a complex thermoplastic polymer compounded with carbon. This innovative material is marked by a very high mechanical rigidity and yet possesses an extreme lightness. Thanks to these qualities it offers many possibilities in the design and shaping of furniture. Piuma has thus emerged with a reduced material thickness of a maximum of just 2 mm and a weight of only 2.4 kg. Beholders of the chair are fascinated by its minimalist flowing design idiom. Viewed from any angle, it showcases a harmonious interplay of lines that is further underlined by the special material used. Thanks to this material, Piuma is not only incredibly hard-wearing, but also suitable for flexible use including in outdoor areas. An unusual material mix and a specially developed injection moulding process thus have led to a congenially designed, state-of-the-art chair.