Milano Dining Chair
Made by Edra
Designed by Jacopo Foggini
Jacopo Foggini drew from one of Europe's most recognizable facades, the Milan Duomo, to shape the Milano Dining Chair for Edra. The cathedral's soaring Gothic verticals become a high back rendered in linear, reed-like texture, a gesture that carries architectural drama into the domestic interior without overwhelming it.
The chair is crafted in polychrome polycarbonate, a material Foggini has made distinctly his own through decades of sculptural practice. Light moves through and across the surface in shifting gradations of warm grey, ivory, and soft ambient tone. No two viewing angles read quite the same way.
- High back inspired by the Gothic facade of the Milan Duomo
- Polychrome polycarbonate construction
- Translucent surface that responds to ambient light
- Slender silhouette with a genuinely inviting seat
- Designed by Jacopo Foggini for Edra
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the Milano Dining Chair made from?
The chair is constructed from polychrome polycarbonate, a translucent thermoplastic that Jacopo Foggini has worked with extensively in his sculptural practice. The material allows light to pass through and shift across the surface, producing subtle gradations of color and tone.
Who designed the Edra Milano Dining Chair?
The chair was designed by Jacopo Foggini, an Italian artist and designer based in Milan known for his signature use of polycarbonate filament in both sculpture and industrial design. His work for Edra bridges fine art sensibility with functional furniture.
What inspired the form of the Milano Chair?
Foggini drew directly from the Gothic facade of the Milan Duomo, translating its soaring vertical tracery into the chair's high back. The reed-like linear texture echoes the cathedral's architectural language in a domestic scale.
Is the Milano Dining Chair comfortable for everyday use?
Despite its expressive, sculptural presence, the seat is shaped for genuine comfort. The silhouette remains slender and refined, making it suitable for both formal dining settings and as a statement accent piece in a living or studio context.
How does polycarbonate perform as a dining chair material?
Polycarbonate is highly impact-resistant, lightweight, and does not degrade with standard indoor use. In Foggini's application for Edra, the polychrome variation adds optical depth while retaining the structural durability characteristic of the material.