The talented designer, Particia Urquiola, revisits a great classic – the reading armchair – transforming it into a modern armchair, perfect amid furnishings with a contemporary design. Solid ash frame covered in fabric or leather, with tonal or contrasting piping, which is removable with the help of a convenient zipper tracing the lines of the backrest and the armrests in this modern armchair with an absolute design.
Frame
steel with elastic straps.
Base
solid aniline-dyed ash wood, oak or Canaletto walnut stained, finished with
transparent coating. Adjustable thermoplastic feet.
Padding
variable-density polyurethane foam and polyester wadding covered with light
polyester velvet. For the FR (Fire Resistant) versions on request, the filling
materials comply with the current regulations.
Lumbar support cushion
goose down covered with cotton cloth.
Cover
technically removable cover with zipper, in fabric or leather, padded with
polyester wadding and edged with cotton or leather tape.
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.