Designing means knowing, it doesn’t mean having intuitions.” The director’s chair, a known and recognised object in the world of design, is revised and revamped with Almayer. The chair, in black stained ash and leather, is thus defined by the relationship between different components combined into a design of binary contrasts. Tradition and innovation, elegance and simplicity, technology and craftsmanship, wood and leather, folded and open.
Founded in Milan in 1956, De Padova is an iconic Italian design brand renowned for its sophisticated furniture, timeless aesthetics, and pioneering spirit. With a philosophy rooted in innovation, craftsmanship, and understated elegance, the company creates collections that seamlessly blend functionality, comfort, and contemporary design.
Over the decades, De Padova has collaborated with some of the most influential names in architecture and design, including Vico Magistretti, Achille Castiglioni, Dieter Rams, Renzo Piano, and Elisa Ossino. Its portfolio spans sofas, armchairs, beds, storage systems, tables, and accessories, each conceived as an independent design statement while harmoniously integrating into modern living environments.
Since joining the Boffi Group in 2015, De Padova has continued to redefine contemporary Italian living through a refined, cosmopolitan vision that celebrates creativity, innovation, and enduring design excellence.