Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto

Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto. Materials: Shell: Dark green NCS 8010 B70G/Dark yellow NCS 4050 Y20R/Duck blue NCS 6020 B10G/Warm Light Grey NCS 2002 Y50R lacquered polyurethane Upholstery: fabric or leather Structure: black powder-coated metal, black chrome metal or zinc Dimensions: W 79 x D 65 x H 69 cm Through the juxtaposition of industrial materials and a special attention to comfort, Melitea lounge chair aims to present itself as a new classic. A linear metal structure, running from the legs up to support the back, stands as a distinctive element of the design. Two enveloping shells for the seat and the backrest echo of a timeless elegance, while their pattern made by circular holes adds a modern architectural flare, functioning also as a grid where to attach additional paddings. Italian designer Luca Nichetto is the Art Director of La Manufacture. Born in Venice in 1976, he studied there at the IUAV, the Venice University Institute of Architecture, from which he graduated in Industrial Design. In 1999, he started his career designing his first projects for Salviati using Murano glass. He went on to collaborate with Foscarini as a designer and consultant. In 2006, he established his own studio in Venice, which specialised in Industrial Design and design consulting. Five years later, in 2011, Nichetto opened a second studio in Stockholm, Sweden, where he now works and resides. Throughout his career, Nichetto has served as Art Director for a number of international design brands.