With its rose shape, this armchair, designed by Masanori Umeda, is reminiscent of a haute-couture piece. The petals, which form a very inviting seat, are made separately. The structure is made of moulded metal with small shaped wooden parts. The armchair is padded with polyurethane and synthetic wadding. The legs are made of painted brushed aluminium. The velvet upholstery is available in Edra collection colours. Appealing and comfy, the Rose armchair offers a very relaxing position, thanks to its soft and inviting petals.
In 1921, Giovanni Alessi founded the Italian company Alessi. Since 1929, the company has focussed on producing nickel- or silver-plated copper tableware. When Carlo Alessi, Giovanni's son, was appointed design director in 1935, handcrafting methods were replaced by industrial manufacturing. In 1955, the company began collaborating with world-renowned architects and designers such as Richard Sapper, Ettore Sottsass, and later, Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders. Alessi makes design accessible by focussing on useful, humorous and visually appealing home accessories. Most of its products have become design classics that are sold and exhibited around the world.