Gervasoni - Ken 26 lounge armchair

The Ken 26 lounge armchair, characterized by a minimal and informal style, is formed by a tubular aluminum structure painted matt white or gray, unique metal for technical qualities, combined with a weaving made by hand in polyester technical cord gray or blue color that guarantees an unexpected density and charm.

The polyester rope is also coated with acrylic fibers, an extremely flexible material and among the most resistant to water and direct sunlight.

Paola Navone

Paola Navone she was born in Turin where in 1973 she graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. Between the 70s and 80s you worked alongside Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass Jr. and Andrea Branzi, forming the Alchimia group. It distinguished itself on the Italian design scene, developing a highly stimulating and productive cutting-edge position, which earned it the prestigious International Design Award in Osaka in 1983, awarded in that year for the first time. Turinese by origin and Milanese by adoption, she is, above all, a citizen of the world. Animated by a lively curiosity for the most different cultures, she often travels, indulging in a natural disposition to cross borders, not only geographical ones. Thanks to her long and complex career had several roles such as architect, designer, art director, interior decorator, essayist, teacher, curator of exhibitions and events, both on her own and for a selected custumers: Abet Laminati, Armani Casa , Knoll International, Alessi, Piazza Sempione, Mondo, Driade, Orizzonti, Arcade, Oltrefrontiera, Casamilano, Antonangeli, Dada, Molteni, Natuzzi, Roche Bobois, Swarovski, are just some of the possible examples. For Gervasoni has been in charge of the artistic direction of the company since 1998, as well as personally taking care of the design of most of the collections.

Gervasoni

Gervasoni was founded in 1882 and is currently manage to the third generation of the family with Giovanni and Michele Gervasoni.
Over the years, aesthetic standards and production techniques have changed.
Attention to detail, the use of masterfully crafted natural materials, suggestions of places near and far remain the hallmarks of Gervasoni products. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets furniture solutions for the home and contract sectors.
It is an established player in the world of indoor and outdoor furniture. Gervasoni crossed the new frontiers of avant-garde and innovation in the 1990s thanks to the eclectic and unconventional creativity of Paola Navone, who will become the creator of some of its most iconic collections and artistic director until 2020.
Collaboration with some of the most qualified designers such as Paola Navone-the company's artistic director-Marco Piva, Michael Sodeau, and Jasper Startup guarantees the aesthetic quality of the products and continuous experimentation with new materials.
In addition, sustainability is a commitment that the company pursues at all stages of the production cycle. The commitment to the environment is recognized by several environmental certifications: the UNI EN ISO 9001 Quality Certification, the UNI EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification, and the OHSAS 18001 Worker Health and Safety Management Certification.
Currently, Gervasoni collections are distributed in more than seventy countries around the world, and 75% of sales come from export.