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Piccola Papilio Lounge

c. 2010

by Naoto Fukasawa
for B&B Italia

Piccola Papilio Lounge

by Naoto Fukasawa
for  B&B Italia

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The B&B Italia Piccola Papilio lounge chair, by Naoto Fuka­sawa, is a beau­ti­fully designed piece that combines both form and func­tion. Its sculp­tural shape creates a comfort­able seat with inte­grated armrests, while the outwardly canted back­rest provides support and creates an envelop­ing feeling. A swivel disc base adds a prac­ti­cal touch to the chair, allow­ing the user to change their posi­tion while seated easily. The remov­able cover is not only func­tional but also provides for easy clean­ing and main­te­nance. The verti­cal zipper in the back of the chair adds an element of inter­est to the design while allow­ing for easy cover removal. Overall, the Piccola Papilio lounge chair is a stun­ning modern, comfort­able, and functional design. 

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Naoto Fukasawa

Japan

Japanese industrial design icon Naoto Fukasawa is known for work that is simultaneously sculptural and functional. From CD players, cell phones, and electrical appliances, to furniture for sitting, sleeping and eating, Fukasawa’s work is always museum-quality. In fact, a wall-mounted CD player he designed for Muji is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. Inspired by the outline and the shape of a volume or item, he looks for inspiration in the subconscious thoughts that humans have about objects.

Fukasawa has immersed himself in the electronics world since the beginning of his career, at Seiko Epson in Japan, where he designed products such as wrist TVs and mini printers. He also spent time in the U.S. working with companies in Silicon Valley, and was involved in the development of a design concept for Apple. He continued to dream up technological products when he returned to Japan, while at the same time taking on impressive furniture collaborations that quickly made him a household name in the industry. As a furniture designer, he has collaborated on award-winning pieces for B&B Italia, Driade, Magis, Artemide, Danese, Boffi, and more. Works like the Piccola Papilio lounge for B&B Italia reveal Fukasawa’s energetic approach to minimalism. The chair’s enveloping form is utterly simplistic and captivatingly artful at the same time.

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