Designed by GamFratesi for Minotti, the Shelley seating collection features a linear geometry enhanced by the presence of carefully crafted saddle leather. Its inviting saddle leather shell with fabric-covered cushions opens up at the front and invites you to sit down, while the rear part wraps the body in a soft embrace. The saddle leather is also used to connect the legs, wrapping them and letting their upper end stand out, finished with a luxurious Black Nickel detail. Distinctive of GamFratesi's work, the design concept that plays on the contrasts between the structured outer shell and the soft and welcoming interior, between the materiality of saddle leather and textile textures, is perfectly interpreted by Minotti's design and manufacturing know-how. With its play of materials, elegant silhouette and meticulous details, the Shelley collection stands out in any interior. Available in many fabrics, Shelley is available in both a classic armchair and a small armchair with reduced proportions.
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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MINOTTI
Founded in Meda, Italy in 1948 by Alberto Minotti, designer furniture brand Minotti fully represents the legendary "Made in Italy" label, perfectly combining the concepts of tradition and technology. Minotti produces timeless furniture thanks to the know-how of its craftsmen and the creativity of its artists. The quality of Minotti products offers incomparable levels of long-lasting comfort. Minotti embodies the concept of both classic and modern lifestyles within the residential and hospitality sectors. As a result, designer furniture brand Minotti has been a leader in its field for sixty years. Pieces such as the Freeman, Lawrence and Jacques sofas have become legendary thanks to their iconic design and quality.