Pour la collection Beetle, le duo de designers GamFratesi s’est inspiré du scarabée, en étudiant l’anatomie, l’esthétique et le mouvement de l’insecte. Ainsi la collection réinterprète les éléments caractéristiques du scarabée que ce soit par la forme, les jointures, l’aspect rigide à l’extérieur et souple à l’intérieur. Désormais disponible en version entièrement en polypropylène, la chaise Beetle est devenue une collection aux possibilités illimitées. Sa coque en plastique lui donne une allure plus légère tout en étant très robuste et plus accessible. Sa texture matte, qui lui donne un côté très tactile, est combinée à une qualité d’assise exceptionnelle. Grâce aux multiples couleurs de coques et finitions de piètements disponibles, la chaise Beetle de Gubi s’intègre dans tous types d’espaces, que ce soit à la maison autour d’une table de repas que dans des environnements collectifs.
The GamFratesi studio was founded in 2006 by Danish architect Stine Gam and Italian architect Enrico Fratesi. GamFratesi is part of the latest generation of furniture designers, and together they represent a new interpretation of Danish and international design. GamFratesi's designs draw their creative impetus from the fusion of tradition and renewal, as well as from an experimental approach to materials and techniques. With their respective cultures, they draw their inspiration from Danish furniture and Scandinavian craft traditions, but also from Italy's timeless conceptual and intellectual approach. Thanks to this multi-cultural partnership, GamFratesi creates furniture pieces that reflect tradition while presenting unique stories, symbols and associations, often expressed in a minimalist style. The GamFratesi duo works with some of the biggest names in design, including Gubi, with the Bat collection and the now famous Beetle chair, Hay, with the Silhouette sofa, and also Minotti, Dedon and Fontana Arte.
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Created by Lisbeth and Olsen Gubi, the brand Gubi is a Danish company that has been re-editing some of the greatest design classics since 1967. Based in the docks of Copenhagen, the Gubi headquarters spans 2000 square meters in a former tobacco factory, now renovated into a vast modern loft-style showroom. One of the iconic pieces of the Gubi brand is the Pacha armchair. This armchair by Pierre Paulin embodies the innovative spirit and timeless elegance of Gubi. The Gubi chairs are renowned for their innovative design and exceptional comfort, seamlessly blending contemporary aesthetics with functionality. These iconic pieces evoke emotions and tell meaningful stories, making them both timeless and enduring.