Gilda B. Dining Chair
Made by Edra
Designed by Jacopo Foggini
Jacopo Foggini is best known for transforming polycarbonate into something approaching poetry. The Gilda B. chair is among his most refined expressions of that practice: a continuous shell of transparent amber polycarbonate that captures and refracts light as though lit from within.
The form does not separate seat from back. It reads as one unbroken gesture, where proportion and warmth do the work that ornament would in lesser hands. Semi-glossy black legs provide visual counterweight to the luminous shell, grounding the composition without competing with it.
Named in honour of Gilda Bojardi, the influential editor whose sensibility shaped Italian design culture for decades, the chair carries that dedication quietly. It is felt in the precision of the silhouette and in the particular quality of amber light the material holds, not announced.
- Shell in transparent crystal-amber polycarbonate
- Seat and back formed as a single continuous surface
- Semi-glossy black legs
- Made to order
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the Gilda B. chair shell made from?
The shell is formed from transparent crystal-amber polycarbonate, a material Jacopo Foggini has worked with throughout his career for its capacity to capture, refract, and hold light. The single continuous surface is both structurally expressive and visually warm.
Who is Jacopo Foggini and what defines his design approach?
Jacopo Foggini is a Milan-based designer and artist widely recognised for his mastery of polycarbonate as a sculptural medium. His work sits at the intersection of industrial process and artisanal sensibility, producing objects that behave as much like light sculptures as functional furniture.
Who is Gilda Bojardi and why is this chair named after her?
Gilda Bojardi is the long-serving editor of magazine and one of the most respected figures in Italian design culture. Foggini named the chair in her honour, and the dedication is reflected in the chair's refinement and precision rather than any explicit ornamental gesture.
Is the Gilda B. chair suitable for use at a dining table?
Yes, the Gilda B. is designed as a dining chair, with proportions calibrated for table-height use. Its shell construction offers structural support across the full seat-to-back surface, and the black legs provide stability without adding visual weight.
How is the Gilda B. chair produced, and what are typical lead times?
The Gilda B. is made to order by Edra in Italy, where production timelines reflect the brand's commitment to craft and quality control. Specific lead times vary and are best confirmed at the time of inquiry.