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Written by
Klinta Kalnina
London-based designer Sabi has unveiled a furniture duo comprising a bookshelf and a chair, named Il Pontaio. The designs were launched at Salone Satellite during this year's Milan Design Week, which took place from the 18th to the 23rd of April 2023.
Project name
Il Pontaio Collection
Manufacturer
Francesco Carullo
Product type
Bookshelf, Chair
Contact
info@sabispace.com / www.sabispace.com
Designer
Sabina Blasiotti / Sabi Space
Applications
Residential and Commercial Interior
Characteristics
Tied Arch Bridge Engineering
Format
1 Piece (Chair) / 3 Pieces (Bookshelf). Darkening Matte (Arches and Shelves Supports) / Matte Black (Shelves)
Material
Birch Plywood and Steel Cables and Grippers
Size
Chair, 60 x 66 x 66cm / Bookshelf, 291 x 47 x 240 cm
Color
Dark Wood (Arches and Shelves Supports) / Matte Black (Shelves)
Price
2,500* Euros (Chair) / 9,500* Euros (Bookshelf) / *Price subject to variations when ordering different quantities / finishes or dimensions