The Kim bench, made from solid wood, has an elegant yet expressive shape that reinvents the design language of 1950s American furniture. This multifunctional piece, available in a left- or right-hand orientation, works well as a low bench, display stand or low table. Published by De la Espada, the Kim bench is part of a family of nesting pieces comprising a coffee table and a side table.
Luca Nichetto studied industrial design at Iuav University in Venice, graduating in 1998. He then became a product designer and consultant for the famous lighting company Foscarini. In 2006, he founded his own design agency in Venice, Nichetto & Partners, before moving to Stockholm, Sweden, to open a second agency. He currently lives and works there. His work has won numerous international awards. His innovative side stands out, as does the variety of fields he explores, from the design of new products to interior design and architecture projects. Luca Nichetto pays great attention to detail and innovation in his designs. "Functionality and emotion are essential if an object is to be complete," he says. Since the start of his career, he has worked with a host of partners, including AndTradition, Cassina, Coedition, La Chance, Moroso, Kristalia and Petite Friture. His iconic pieces also include the You sofa.
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DE LA ESPADA
De La Espada is a producer based in Portugal that showcases avant-garde design while also promoting craftsmanship. The collection largely consists of products made from solid wood by skilled craftsmen combining cutting-edge technology and traditional manufacturing techniques to ensure that every piece is either unique or produced on a small-scale. De la Espada produces light fittings such as the Tulip collection designed by Autoban, as well as furniture for living rooms and bedrooms, demonstrated by the Booklamp table.