monica förster + vincent van duysen for depadova

installation of 'florinda' chairs at the depadova showroom during milan design week 2011
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italian furniture company depadova's 2011 collection explores shadows, lights, color and transparency as a means of reinforcing
the brand's image in a modern and vivacious way. first presented at the depadova showroom during milan design week 2011,
this year's collection includes collaborations with swedish designer monica förster and belgian architect vincent van duysen.



'florinda' chair by monica förster for depadova
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monica förster's 'florinda chair' is a design of contrasts, exhibited through the combination of antithetical materials - wood and plastic.
the contemporary look and versatility of the chair lends itself well for use in a variety of situations, both public and private.
composed of a solid beech structure featuring a colorful plastic seat and back, it is through this choice of materials that
förster with depadova bring together a simplicity of form and lightness to the structure. 'florinda' is stackable and comes in versions
with or without arm rests.



'florinda' back view
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monica förster
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'florinda' is stackable
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installation view of monica förster's 'florinda' chair and vincent van duysen's 'shadow' table
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'florinda' chair and 'shadow' table
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the minimalist approach of vincent van duysen's 'shadow' table is reflected in the formal lightness of the structure.
available in rectangular and square versions, the overall table is steel, covered in in wood (oak finish) or layered HPL.
from afar, 'shadow' looks to be composed of vertical and horizontal lines, but upon closer inspection one can see that
the edge of the table top has been cut on an angle in order create the 'shadow' effect.

''shadow' is conceived as an essential table. the image is linear and light. at first glance the form is archetypal
but also sophisticated. the fine details of the corners and the use of two tones give the table a slender yet stable form.
'shadow' is a visually appealing piece of furniture, thanks to its nearly subtle optical effects. the table reveals itself
in different ways from different vantage points. it plays with the concept of the visible and the invisible through
subtle use of color and depth.' - vincent van duysen

side view of vincent van duysen's 'shadow' table
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the use of two tones in 'shadow' creates a linear and light images
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front view corner detail
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profile view of corner detail
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'shadow' table composition
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