Inès, Nannai, Lia
Category
Seats
Brands
Designers
Dimensions
L 47 cm - P 48 cm - H 117 cm
Finiture
Chestnut, River Reeds
Designed by Chiara Andreatti, the Inès, Nannai and Lia chairs are inspired by the traditional wooden and river cane chairs of Sardinian rural homes. The *scannu* are enlarged versions of these traditional chairs: while maintaining the classic proportions, Andreatti has made them larger, giving them a more imposing and comfortable appearance. The decorations are directly inspired by the architect's experiences in Sardinia, from visits to local weavers to the preparation of lorighittas, to the shapes of ancient talismans. Inès was created in collaboration with Pierpaolo Mandis, a carpenter and chair maker from the hilltop town of Mogoro.
Pretziada
Pretziada is a creative practice based in Sardinia that promotes the heritage of the territory through words, photography and a collection of design objects made with local artisans. Californian-born Kyre Chenven and Milanese-born Ivano Atzori moved to southwest Sardinia four years ago to work with artisans on the rebirth of local craftsmanship. Sometimes they work directly with artisans, curating specific creations, while other pieces are the result of short trips they take with international creatives, introducing them to the island and its culture.
Chiara Andreatti
Chiara Andreatti is an Italian designer. Born in the province of Venice, she studied at the European Institute of Design in Milan and then attended the Domus Academy to obtain a master's degree. He has worked with various designers such as Raffaella Mangiarotti and the Lissoni Associati studio and still designs products for various brands such as Glas Italia, Starbucks, cc-tapis, Pretziada and many others. In 2018 he represented the tenth anniversary edition of Fendi at Design Miami and in 2019 he won the IF Design Award with his Loïe armchair.
Pierpaolo Mandis
Pierpaolo Mandis is a carpenter from Mogoro who works alongside his father and brother-in-law. A third-generation craftsman, he recalls stories from his grandfather, who claimed to be the first to bring wooden chairs across Sardinia. “My grandfather was quite a character,” says Mandis. “So I won’t say it’s true, but until I see proof otherwise, I won’t say it’s false either.” To this day, he continues to craft chairs, specializing in wood carving and traditional weaving.
