Inspiré par la pureté des lignes japonaises, le pouf d'occasion Torii de Minotti, dessiné par Nendo, est bien plus qu’un simple élément d’appoint. Il traduit avec justesse la philosophie du design minimaliste : faire beaucoup avec peu, tout en insufflant une forte identité. Sa forme circulaire, douce et accueillante, repose sur une base fine et élégamment surélevée, qui évoque la légèreté d’un portique traditionnel japonais, le Torii, auquel il emprunte son nom. Le jeu de proportions, entre volume généreux de l’assise et finesse du piètement, crée une tension visuelle maîtrisée, typique du langage esthétique de Minotti. Le pouf d'occasion Torii s’adapte à tous les environnements – salon, chambre, espace lounge – en y apportant une note d’élégance discrète et contemporaine. À la fois fonctionnel, sculptural et polyvalent, il incarne l’art du détail et du confort sur-mesure.
Born in Toronto in 1977, Oki Sato is the head of the famous Nendo design studio. After studying architecture at Waseda University in Tokyo, he founded the Japanese studio in 2002. Nendo means "modelling clay" and represents flexibility and the possibility of perpetual reinvention. In 2005, a second studio was opened in Milan. Oki Sato's philosophy is to create little 'Wow' moments in everyday life. His desire to convey the way people interact with objects is reflected in minimalist forms with a singular character. "With our creations, we want to add something extra. That little detail that catches the eye and creates an emotion. His work has been exhibited at the MoMa in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. He works with some of the biggest names in design, including Cappellini, De Padova, Moroso and BoConcept. The poetry of his installations contributes to his international reputation. Sobriety is always present in his creations, which are not without a touch of humour. The resulting purity is in keeping with Japanese tradition. Oki Sato took up the challenge of making design accessible to everyone. He was voted Designer of the Year several times, in 2012 by Wallpaper Magazine and Elle Deco, and in 2015 at Maison & Objet.
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MINOTTI
Founded in 1948 in Meda, Italy, by Alberto Minotti, Minotti is an iconic brand of Italian designer furniture, renowned for its refined style, craftsmanship quality, and technological innovation. For over sixty years, Minotti has embodied “Made in Italy,” combining artisanal tradition with industrial excellence. The contemporary design and timeless elegance of its collections make the brand a world leader in exceptional furniture, acclaimed by interior enthusiasts and outstanding architects.