Marconato & Zappa started from the idea of developing a practical and manoeuvrable seating solution that could be easily moved with just one hand, while also having compact dimensions to allow for multiple elements of the same line to be grouped together in a contiguous space. The result was the Smile family of living room poufs, characterised by an informal yet refined design.
The fixed or swivel frame, made entirely of ash wood and available in all finishes from the collection, rises to form a handle shaped like a smile – hence the name of these poufs – which serves as a grip for easy movement, as well as a backrest.
The seat is made from a combination of poplar plywood and elastic bands to ensure comfort, and can be upholstered choosing among all fabrics from the collection for a unique and customised look.
Maurizio Marconato – 1961 and Terry Zappa – 1963 were both born in Como. They studied architecture at Politecnico di Milano University, where they graduated with honours in 1986.
After few years of experience, in 1991 they founded Studio Marconato & Zappa Architetti Associati. They have worked in the design field since 1981, creating products for major home and office furniture companies, working together through all the steps of bringing a design to the market, from the main concept to the marketing, and supporting them with graphic, photography and creation of exhibition stands. Their collaboration with Porada has led to the creation of many sophisticated design products, including the wonderful Pilar table.
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