Kristalia -  Sharky high back stool 76 painted base

The observation of nature, combined with a deep knowledge of contemporary lifestyles, is the basis of the philosophy of Eva Paster and Michael Geldmacher. To create the joints between the body and the base of the Sharky chair, awarded in 2015 with the Interior Innovation Award, the designers were inspired by the lightness and strength of the fins of sharks. The result is a sinuous seat, thin but very resistant. Sharky - in the versions chair, stool with high back and stool with low back - is available with wooden legs or painted aluminum with visible welds. The polyurethane shell is made even more comfortable by the upholstered seat or cushions, in many colors. The possibility to add a Lips cushion, designed for outdoor use, adds a touch of customization and comfort to these seats.

Eva Paster and Michael Geldmacher

Eva Paster and Michael Geldmacher when they were still students and set up their studio, immediately offering high-level industries an original and in-depth approach to design. Guided by a holistic design concept, in which “the whole is more than the sum of its parts”, their work involves a step-by-step process leading to the discovery and awareness of the very essence of a product. Culturally and professionally versatile, their background ranges from psychology to communication, from packaging and exhibition design to sports items, lamps and furnishings.

Kristalia

Kristalia was founded in 1994 by the ingenuity of two Friulian entrepreneurs, united by their passion for design and jazz, they discovered completely new areas for design, in which they expressed local excellence. A few years later, Kristalia was already a landmark in Italy and beyond. At the outset of the 21st century the company made the history of extending tables. In the second decade of the century it became one of the design firms that particularly attracted designers. A few years ago it also opened up to the world of hospitality contract supplies. Nowadays, once sceptical contractors are the first to contact Kristalia to develop new ideas. Their goal is to be an example of high industrial craftsmanship, to show how technology and creativity could accompany made in Italy into the new millennium. Brand recognized internationally for its innovative designs and the light and essential sign of its furniture.