Vulcano
The
woven pattern especially dear to Flexform has inspired many products in the
indoor collection, and it is now the distinctive motif in the Vulcano seating
system. Features that are part of its DNA, like compositional flexibility
and a high degree of customization, coupled with a determination to find just
the right materials to ensure optimum performance outdoors, form the core
design elements of the Vulcano sofa. The sofa base is made of marine
plywood, while the armrest and backrest structures are in austenitic stainless
steel 316, a super alloy that ensures superior performance in outdoor settings.
The woven upholstery is made of polypropylene fiber or polyurethane rubber and
comes in a sophisticated palette of colors that range from earth tones to
bordeaux and olive green. The sofa sits on a perimeter frame in austenitic
stainless steel 316 and nylon pads. To ensure optimal outdoor performance,
all the padded cushions are encased in a special lining material made of
breathable water-repellent fabric, while the vast collection of outdoor
upholstery fabrics guarantees excellent resistance not only to the effects of
weather and the sun but also to chlorine and salt water. It is strongly advised
that the respective covers be used to keep the Vulcano sofas in top condition
and prolong their original beauty as much as possible.
About Designer | |
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Antonio Citterio![]() |
Antonio Citterio was born in the Italian city of Meda in 1950. He opened his own studio in 1972 and completed his degree in architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996, he collaborated with Terry Dawn to design many buildings across Europe and Japan. In 2000, Citterio and Patricia Viel formed a multidisciplinary office for architecture, interior design and graphics. The office operates at international level developing complex long-term projects in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultants. The practice is now called “Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel”. Antonio Citterio works in the industrial design sector with companies such as Ansorg, Arclinea, Axor-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Hermès, Iittala, Kartell, Maxalto, Sanitec (Geberit Group), Technogym and Vitra. He has received numerous awards, including the Compasso d'Oro in 1987 and 1995. Citterio has been a professor at the Faculty of Architecture at the Università della Svizzera Italiana in Mendrisio from 2006 to 2016. He was awarded the title 'Royal Designer for Industry' by the London-based Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce in 2008. |
