Kartell Frilly Chair

About the Designer
Patricia Urquiola Spain (1961 - )

Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola studied Architecture at the Madrid Polytechnic and at the Milan Polytechnic University where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as her supervisor for whom she acted as an assistant at the Milan Polytechnic from 1990 to 1992. From 1990 to 1996 she also acted as a cooperative with Vico Magistretti at the Product Development Office for De Padova. In 1996 she became a partner and designer at Studio Lissoni and Associates. However, in 2001 she opened her own studio where she looks after numerous designs, installations and architectural commissions. Her design work has also generated mass appeal in the creation of consumer products for Alessi, with her sleek modern lines and geometric inspirations. The Orloff bowl design is a perfect example of such characteristics. Created with the inspiration of an inverse geodetic dome, this bowl has been formed from a single sheet of stainless steel. It has been called a masterpiece and will continue to prevail as a contemporary work of art for the home table for years to come.

Frilly, Particia Urquiola's new transparent polycarbonate chair for Kartell, was born of the idea of industrial sculpture transformed into a charming ergonomic shape. The Frilly Chair's undulating effect gives this piece a light, soft look, like pleated fabric, for a sensual, fun and feminine optical effect. Reminiscent of natural elements, giving the chair a further light and lovely touch.



Designed by: Patricia Urquiola, 2008

Features at a Glance:

Frilly Chair Features:

• Transparent and mass-tinted polycarbonate construction
• Suitable for residential or commercial use
• Made in Italy
• Seat Height: 18.1"

Quality:

• In 2005, Kartell received accreditation for its Quality Management Systems according to the ISO 9001: 2000 standard. The attainment and preservation of this certification testifies to Kartell's commitment to high quality and continued research into higher levels of quality in company management systems

Helping the Environment:

• Kartell products use a wide variety of plastic materials, thereby reducing the use of living organisms, such as trees, which are difficult and time-consuming to replace
• Most Kartell products are easily recycled and product components can be separated to elements made of a single material to simplify the recycling process. Plastic components also carry clear identification marks to aid correct separation of different plastic types for effective recycling

Care and Maintenance:

• Kartell products are easy to clean and require only simple care to remain in excellent condition

Order with Confidence:

• Authentic Kartell products guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months under normal use and under conditions for which the items were designated
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost