patricia urquiola : ‘lavenham’ series and ‘shantis’ for de padova at milan design week 09

‘lavenham’ executive chassis by patricia urquiolaimage © designboom

the back has a quilted decoration, the part of the chassis in contact with the body is clad in a padded cover that is easy to remove for washing. different types of bases are available. besides the classic 4-5 spoke bases, with feet or wheels, there is a 4-foot version in ash wood and metal.

‘lavenham’ executive chassis image © designboom

detail of ‘lavenham’ executive chassis image © designboom detail of ‘lavenham’ executive chassis image © designboom

‘lavenham’ 4-foot version chair in ash wood and metal by patricia urquiola image © designboom

‘lavenham’ armchair by patricia urquiolaimage © designboom

‘shantis’ low cabinet with 4 decorated doors by patricia urquiola image © designboom

low cabinet, characterized by the 4 decorated doors. the motif is the classic diamond pattern of the latest projects by urquiola for de padova, in this case arranged in an irregular way on the surface. the doors, with a 45-degree border, fit perfectly, giving the cabinet a particularly clean form. push-pull hinged opening. sheet-metal base in the same color as the cabinet.

detail of ‘shantis’ cabinetimage © designboom patricia urquiola with her ‘lavenham’ executive chassis portrait © designboom