PAIR OF ANTONIO CITTERIO ’SITY’ CORNER CHAIRS

PAIR OF ANTONIO CITTERIO ’SITY’ CORNER CHAIRS MANUFACTURED FOR B&B ITALIA, 1986 

Very elegant and versatile, this pair of fully leather-wrapped Italian corner chairs / armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia can be positioned in many arrangements, including as a loveseat.

The construction is a steel frame, wrapped in its original thick black saddle leather. 

Seat and back cushions are  reupholstered  in an extremely soft to the touch velvet with a diagonal stripe by renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler.

Antonio Citterio was born in Meda (Milano) in 1950, and started his design office in 1972, graduating in architecture at the Politecnico di Milano in 1975. Between 1987 and 1996 he worked in association with Terry Dwan and, together, they designed buildings in Europe and Japan.

In 2000, with Patricia Viel, he founded a practice for architecture and interior design, developing international complex long-term projects, at all scales and in synergy with a qualified network of specialist consultants. The studio has today taken the name of “Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel”. Antonio Citterio currently works in the industrial design sector with numerous Italian and foreign companies. In 1987 and in 1994 he was awarded the Compasso d’Oro-ADI. From 2006 to 2016 he has been professor of Architectural Design at the Mendrisio Academy of Architecture (Switzerland). In 2008 he was honoured by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce of London, which gave him the title of “Royal Designer for Industry”.

Antonio Citterio is art director of Maxalto, Arclinea and Azucena.

B&B Italia is a renowned Italian furniture and design company that specializes in producing high-end contemporary furniture and furnishings. 

B&B Italia collaborates with leading designers and architects and is known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the use of cutting-edge materials and technologies.

Over the years, B&B Italia has introduced iconic and influential designs that have become classics in the world of modern furniture. Some of the well-known designers who have contributed to the brand’s success include Antonio Citterio, Patricia Urquiola, Naoto Fukasawa, and many others.

W65 – D65 – H72 – SH38 cm