Designed by the renowned studio Gamfratesi for the Gubi brand, the plastic version of the little Bat armchair has been reimagined for outdoor use. A fresh look at materials, aesthetics and function led to the addition of an outdoor treatment, opening up new possibilities and making these chairs perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Special additives added to the moulded polypropylene prevent discolouration due to changes in the weather. Thanks to the lightweight material, Bat chairs are easy to move around, breaking down barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces. The Bat chair references the characteristics of bats, with its attractive and distinctive shell reminiscent of the shape of a bat's wingspan. For the already iconic Beetle collection, design duo GamFratesi drew inspiration from the beetle, studying the insect's anatomy, aesthetics and movement. Thus, the collection reinterprets the characteristic elements of the beetle: its shape, joints, the rigid appearance on the outside and the softness on the inside.
The GamFratesi studio was founded in 2006 by Danish architect Stine Gam and Italian architect Enrico Fratesi. GamFratesi is part of the latest generation of furniture designers, and together they represent a new interpretation of Danish and international design. GamFratesi's designs draw their creative impetus from the fusion of tradition and renewal, as well as from an experimental approach to materials and techniques. With their respective cultures, they draw their inspiration from Danish furniture and Scandinavian craft traditions, but also from Italy's timeless conceptual and intellectual approach. Thanks to this multi-cultural partnership, GamFratesi creates furniture pieces that reflect tradition while presenting unique stories, symbols and associations, often expressed in a minimalist style. The GamFratesi duo works with some of the biggest names in design, including Gubi, with the Bat collection and the now famous Beetle chair, Hay, with the Silhouette sofa, and also Minotti, Dedon and Fontana Arte.
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Founded in 1967 in Denmark, Gubi is an iconic design brand known for its visionary approach blending Scandinavian heritage and modernity. Installed in former docks of Copenhagen, the company reprints cult pieces while collaborating with renowned contemporary designers. His goal: to create timeless, bold and deeply elegant furniture.