castiglioni+mezzadro+stool

castiglioni mezzadro stool

"What you need is a constant and consistent way of designing, not a style."
-Achille Castiglioni

Meaning 'sharecropper' in Italian, Mezzadro was originally designed in the early 20th century and was part of Castiglioni's 'ready-made' series from found objects.

Mezzadro is now made of a chromium-plated steel stem, allowing for flexibility and comfort, steam-treated beech foot-rest in a natural finish, and an aluminum seat lacquered in your choice of six vibrant colors.

Achille Castiglioni's imaginative forms and simplistic designs have made him one of the most influential figures in Italian design. Founder of the Association for Industrial design in 1956 and recipient of numerous awards including seven Compasso d'Oro awards.
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