Milos
The austerity of aluminum
meets the warmth of iroko wood in this seating system distinguished by its
lean, minimalist design.
The lower part of the
Milos sofa structure is made of aluminum, a lightweight yet strong material,
while the upper part is in solid iroko, a kind of wood whose high resistance to
the effects of weather makes it particularly suited to use in outdoor settings.
In counterpoint to the
clean, squared lines of the structure are the voluminous seat and backrest
cushions with their soft padding and elegant couture details, like the
grosgrain piping.
The Milos seating system also includes a reclinable daybed that can stand alone
or be integrated into various arrangements by means of fasteners that can be
hooked and unhooked with ease.
If not in use for lengthy
periods of time, it is recommended that the Milos sofas be covered with their
respective covers to keep them in good condition and maintain their original
appearance as long as possible.
Most of the components
used in the Milos seating elements can be recycled.
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. |
