Lightweight, refined, and possessing great formal elegance, the Zefiro side table reflects the sophisticated design approach of Flexform. Designed by Antonio Citterio, it stands out for its minimalist aesthetic and balanced proportions, carefully conceived to blend discreetly and gracefully into any space. The slim top of the Zefiro, available in various shapes (round, oval, or square), can be crafted in wood or marble, depending on the selected finish. It rests on a slender die-cast aluminum base, both sturdy and visually light, which enhances the impression of the top floating in space. Ideal as an occasional table or decorative stand, the Zefiro side table combines functionality and elegance in a piece of decidedly contemporary furniture. Its clean design makes it a natural complement to the sofas and armchairs of the Flexform collections, while adding a touch of modernity and distinction to any interior.
Born in 1950 in Meda, Italy, he studied architecture at the Milan Polytechnic. Antonio Citterio began working as a designer and industrial design consultant in 1972. From 1987 to 1996 he created the Citterio/Dwan studio in association with Terry Dwan. From 1990 to 1992, Antonio Citterio was a lecturer at the Domus Academy in Milan, from 1993 to 1995 he was an external examiner for furniture design at Royal College London, and in 1997 he taught at La Sapienza University in Rome. In 1999, together with Patricia Viel, he founded the multidisciplinary design agency "Antonio Citterio and Partners" in Milan, and from 1999 to 2002 he taught at the architecture faculty of the Università della Svizzera Italiana. He has held a chair there again since 2006. Antonio Citterio has received numerous awards, including the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce in London. He is one of Italy's most famous designers, with his many and extremely varied creations. It uses the aesthetics of new materials and the performance of new technologies to create its own timeless style. He works mainly with the leading Italian furniture brand B&B Italia, but also with publishers such as Kartell (Battista, Flip and Gastone desks), Vitra (Grand Repos armchair) and Flos (Kelvin Led).
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Flexform's history is focused on family. Flexform, which is now run by the third generation of its founding family, was created in Brianza; a furniture-producing region in northern Italy. The unique "Made in Italy" movement was launched there in the 1960s. The region was home to a number of small craft workshops that worked with wood and metal and upholstered sofas from the beginning of the 20th century. And where the great masters of Italian design studied, at the School of Architecture in nearby Milan. Intuition led Flexform to collaborate with some of the greatest designers of the time.