Chairs
Inspired by the iconic Windsor chair, W. reinterprets one of the most representative seating typologies in design history through Billiani’s contemporary vision. Even its name reflects a process of simplification and reduction that defines its essential aesthetic. The chair stands out for its distinctive backrest, featuring a curved horizontal element and spindles that connect seamlessly to the seat, creating a light and balanced structure. Proportions, angles and the relationship between the various components have been carefully redesigned to offer a modern interpretation of a timeless classic. Elegant and versatile, W. combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, fitting naturally into both residential interiors and contract spaces.
Designer | Fabrizio Gallinaro Year | 2014
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Fabrizio Gallinaro reinterpreted the classic Windsor chair, adapting it to the contemporary spirit of Billiani. So was born W., which, right from the choice of name, declares the process of reduction and subtraction of which it is the result. Originating in England in the late eighteenth century and subsequently popular in America, the Windsor is one of the most prolific types of chair in the history of design. It is characterised by its unmistakable backrest with curved horizontal element and spindles that fit into the seat.
It is precisely on these elements, and also more generally on all the elements that make up the chair, that Gallinaro worked, reducing the material to a minimum and redesigning the angles and ratios between the parts.
Classically contemporary, W. comes in a series of variants including rocking chair, the first ever rocking chair made by Billiani.
