Wendelbo is collaborating with designer Luca Nichetto to create Aloe, a soft, comfortable armchair that combines organic forms and rigorous design. Luca Nichetto drew his inspiration for this piece from nature, using the shape of the Aloe Vera plant as a starting point. Like the leaves of the plant, the Aloe armchair combines a soft, rounded shape with elegant upward tension. The seat and backrest are generously upholstered and impress with their refined details. They contrast with the lightweight tubular steel base. With its dynamic yet soft silhouette, the Aloe armchair calls for relaxation and blends easily into any style of interior. A matching footrest is also available.
Luca Nichetto studied industrial design at Iuav University in Venice, graduating in 1998. He then became a product designer and consultant for the famous lighting company Foscarini. In 2006, he founded his own design agency in Venice, Nichetto & Partners, before moving to Stockholm, Sweden, to open a second agency. He currently lives and works there. His work has won numerous international awards. His innovative side stands out, as does the variety of fields he explores, from the design of new products to interior design and architecture projects. Luca Nichetto pays great attention to detail and innovation in his designs. "Functionality and emotion are essential if an object is to be complete," he says. Since the start of his career, he has worked with a host of partners, including AndTradition, Cassina, Coedition, La Chance, Moroso, Kristalia and Petite Friture. His iconic pieces also include the You sofa.
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Wendelbo has been upholding a Scandinavian craftsmanship tradition for three generations and has brought to life innovative and timeless design pieces, set within a modern context. From the outset, Wendelbo’s goal has been to develop and produce furniture with a strong visual identity, optimal comfort, and clear functionality, while paying attention to the small details that make all the difference. Wendelbo furniture is expressive, complete, and thanks to these characteristics, can seamlessly integrate into any environment—whether at home, where style, function, and comfort are at the core, or in a public space, where the focus is on sustainable solutions and a strong, distinctive signature.