unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection

the coco collection embodies the warm feeling of sitting at an italian restaurant and people-watching while enjoying an espresso or spritz.

stephen landy June 30, 2023 3 min

Coco by Unopiù designed by Andrea Andretta

Unopiù adds a contemporary twist to a 1970’s style in a furniture collection steeped in beauty and tradition. Named Coco, the outdoor piece found inspiration in the first metal-framed chairs with nylon strands, that were once found outside of restaurants and cafe’s across all of Italy. The design from Andrea Andretta embodies the warm feeling of sitting on these chairs and people-watching while enjoying an espresso or spritz. Unopiù recovers this heritage in a colorful and fresh collection that remembers the roots of Italian identity.

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 1 — Unopiù adds a contemporary twist to a 1970’s style

all images courtesy of Unopiù

Coco’s nostalgic look-back at 1970’s italian design

With Coco, the company Unopiù aims to capture the Italian essence of outdoor design and lifestyle. The collection comprises a 20mm tubular metal frame and a round polyolefin cord, criss-crossed tightly around it. The patchworked pattern is at the heart of the entire Coco range. The aesthetic harmony between the cord and the structure creates a visually satisfying design, suitable for any environment; from private use in a quiet garden to hospitality service in busy urban areas.

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 2 — Coco found inspiration in the first metal-framed chairs with nylon strands

sophisticated lines and earthy color combinations

Versatility, lightness and a three-dimensional twist are the overarching features of this unique collection. Enabled by technological innovation and the choice of pioneering materials, Unopiù preserves the original timeless allure with a lightweight, comfortable piece. Warm, earthy tones resemblant to terrain is balanced with sophisticated straight lines to give the collection an emotional reading.

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 3 — the design for the Coco collection is by Andrea Andretta

Unopiù’s Coco composes five furniture elements

The tribute to Italian style is composed of five elements across the entire collection: a chair, a small armchair, a footrest, a two-seater sofa and a coffee table. With Coco, Unopiù invites users to step outside into the open air, and enjoy sharing moments of conviviality and relaxation, aided by a line of products characterized by a strong identity while embracing the tradition of Italian design.

UNOPIÙ_fullsize_01 — the collection comprises a 20mm tubular metal frame and a round polyolefin cord criss-crossed around

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 4 — Coco is composed of five elements: a chair, a small armchair, a footrest, a two-seater sofa and a coffee table

UNOPIÙ_fullsize_02 — the design pays tribute to 1970’s Italian style

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 5 — the chairs evoke the same warm feelings as Italian restaurants and cafes

UNOPIÙ_fullsize_03 — Coco is designed for people-watching while enjoying an espresso or spritz

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 6 — the contemporary twist on traditional design uses lightweight materials

unopiù recaptures identity of 1970’s italy with nostalgic coco collection - 7 — an early sketch from the design phase of Coco

project info:

name: Coco

brand: Unopiù | @unopiu.official

designer: Andrea Andretta | @andrea_andretta_studio