Tessa | Antonio Citterio | 2020

Every constructive detail of the Tessa armchair is a clue to the great complexity that lies behind its seeming simplicity. The kind of simplicity that stems from the ingenuity and hand-craftsmanship inherent to the concept of the product itself.

The structure is made entirely of solid wood.  The traditional joinery requires expert craftsmanship and gently exalts the natural texture and feel of the wood. An ancient art that dates back to Italian rural tradition, the delicate yet strong woven paper rush cord in the seat and backrest is also finely hand-crafted. Soft optional cushions held in place by slender straps add a deeper sense of welcome to the Tessa armchair.

The Tessa family includes an armchair, ottoman, bench and a coffee table with marble top, available in a number of types of marble.

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Structure in solid canaletto walnut with natural finish, or stained canaletto walnut extra; or in solid ash with stained walnut finish, stained teak, wenge, ebony or brown 

Top in in the following types of marble: polished calacatta gold, matt calacatta gold, polished white carrara, polished nero marquina, polished emperador, matt emperador, polished emperador light, polished marron damasco, matt marron damasco, polished grey stardust, matt grey stardust.

Metal supports clad in cowhide in the following colors: dark brown 5004, black 5005 and tobacco 5015 

Feet in die-cast zama with satin, chrome, burnished, black chrome, glossy anthracite finish. Rests on tips made of thermoplastic material