The sculptural Narinari chair, designed by Tiziano Guardini & Luigi Ciuffreda for B&B Italia, echoes an attention to detail derived from haute couture.

With only one crease, a smooth textile surface folds back over itself for a layered effect juxtaposing round edges against the opposing, which are rectilinear. Akin to bespoke garment construction, the Narinari chair ? designed by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda of Guardini Ciuffreda Studio for B&B Italia ? is reminiscent of the double rounded French cuff creating what can only be described as a sartorial, sensory experience. Its origami-like folds create a seat as the surfaces imply volume gently cradling negative space with a welcome embrace. The sensuality of the armchair?s upholstered form is derived from an attention to detail echoing that of haute couture, tempered by its modest material palette. Photo: Gionata Xerra
The nuanced design can be credited back to the duo?s decorated résumés: Guardini, with experience as a fashion designer, and Ciuffreda, a multi hyphenate who has collaborated with various architecture and design studios. The two share a history that began in 2019 where a passionate discussion revealed a shared aesthetic language comprising sinuous forms, tactile fabrics, and saturated hues. Since then, they have founded their multidisciplinary studio engaging in exhibition design, interior architecture, and textile science guided by the tenets of circularity and sustainabilit...