U is a collection of tables of various heights and sizes that can be used individually or as part of a set.
Their main distinctive feature is a U-shaped support made of bent aluminium. Its soft curves inspired the rounded appearance of the tops, which come in three shapes: square or rectangular with rounded corners, and circular. There are two versions: 100% metal or metal and wood. The sculpturesque style with minimalist lines means that the U collection is ideal for both the contract market and private homes.
Lanzavecchia + Wai is a creative collaboration between Francesca Lanzavecchia (Pavia, 1983) and Hunn Wai (London, 1980).
To them, being designers means being researchers, engineers, craftsmen and story-tellers all at the same time. They began their cooperation at the Design Academy in Eindhoven, Holland, under the supervision of Gijs Bakker, co-founder of Droog Design. Lanzavecchia is focused on the relationships objects have and can have with the human body and soul as well as having a fervent eye for future trends. Wai is fascinated by the collisions and fusions of materials, meanings and forms.
Design projects to them are research journeys characterized by the pursuit and selective employment of different design disciplines and professional competences, to be curated, cross-bred and nurtured into concepts and products that propose possibilities and inspire new perspectives.
The design studio based both in Italy and Singapore was officially established in 2010 and their work spans from limited editions, to mass products for brand like FIAM, Living Divani, Cappellini, De Castelli, Gallotti&Radice, Bosa, Nodus, Mirage to special commissions for major brands and museums like Hermès La Triennale di Milano, MAXXI, Alcantara, Antolini, Tod’s AgustaWestland.
Their receive many accomplishments include being awarded with the “Young Design Talent of the Year” by Elle Décor International Design Awards 2014.
LaCividina conceives and makes collections of designer armchairs and sofas that epitomize the most authentic, quintessential qualities associated with the “Made in Italy” label.