Ella Dining Chair
Made by Edra
Designed by Jacopo Foggini
Jacopo Foggini approaches polycarbonate the way a glassblower approaches molten material: with patience, heat, and an understanding that form arrives through process. The Ella dining chair is shaped entirely by hand, its translucent petals pulled and composed until each piece achieves its own distinct silhouette. No two chairs are identical.
The material is inseparable from the design. Polycarbonate carries light differently than any conventional upholstery or wood, shifting from opaque to luminous depending on the angle of illumination. The chair does not simply occupy a space at the table. It performs within it, changing character as the light moves through a room.
- Hand-formed polycarbonate construction
- Rotating pedestal base in black
- Available in green-blue, gold, or anthracite
- Each chair is individually produced
Foggini, a Milan-based artist and designer, has built a singular body of work around polycarbonate, a material he has treated not as industrial plastic but as a medium with its own expressive vocabulary. Edra, the Tuscan manufacturer known for commissioning formally radical furniture, has long provided the platform for that kind of conviction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Ella chair different from conventional dining chairs?
The Ella is hand-formed from polycarbonate rather than manufactured through conventional molding or upholstery. Each chair is individually shaped by Jacopo Foggini, making it closer to a sculptural object than a production piece. No two are exactly alike in their petal composition or silhouette.
What is Jacopo Foggini's background and design approach?
Jacopo Foggini is a Milan-based artist and designer who has worked almost exclusively with polycarbonate for decades, treating the industrial material as a medium for sculptural expression. His process is closer to craft than manufacturing, relying on heat and hand manipulation rather than molds.
How does polycarbonate behave in a dining environment?
Polycarbonate is highly impact-resistant and relatively easy to maintain, making it practical despite its delicate appearance. Its optical qualities mean the chair reads differently under natural daylight versus artificial light, giving it a shifting atmospheric presence over the course of a day.
What finish options are available for the Ella dining chair?
The Ella is available in three finishes: green-blue, gold, and anthracite. Each gives the chair a distinct chromatic character, with the translucency of the polycarbonate interacting differently with each color against light.
Who manufactures the Edra Ella chair, and where is it made?
The Ella is produced by Edra, a Tuscan furniture manufacturer founded in 1987 and known for commissioning formally ambitious work from artists and designers. Edra pieces are made to order in Italy, with a production process that reflects the craft-intensive nature of each design.