Mini Tambolo
Made by Living Divani
Designed by Piero Lissoni
Piero Lissoni drew from the ancient crochet tradition of Cantù, a northern Italian town long synonymous with artisanal lacework, to shape the Mini Tambolo. The result is a dining chair whose armrests carry the memory of that craft, handwoven by artisans Bettina Colombo and Agnese Selva of Studio UNpizzo with a patience and precision that no industrial process can replicate.
Built for outdoor use, the seating is formed in polyurethane foam wrapped in a waterproof fiber coating, mounted on a tubular stainless steel frame finished in matt-satin or epoxy powder-coated Gunmetal Grey. The weaving is offered in black, green, or greige, each tone calibrated to read quietly against open sky, terrace stone, or garden green.
- Handwoven armrests rooted in the Cantù crochet tradition, made by Studio UNpizzo
- Waterproof fiber-coated polyurethane foam seating for outdoor durability
- Tubular stainless steel frame in matt-satin or Gunmetal Grey epoxy powder coat
- Weave available in black, green, and greige
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cantù crochet tradition referenced in the Mini Tambolo?
Cantù is a town in the Brianza region of northern Italy with a centuries-old tradition of fine lacework and crochet. Living Divani collaborated with Studio UNpizzo artisans Bettina Colombo and Agnese Selva to translate this heritage into the chair's handwoven armrests, preserving a craft that resists industrial replication.
Is the Mini Tambolo suitable for year-round outdoor use?
The chair is engineered specifically for outdoor environments. Its seating is formed in polyurethane foam wrapped in a waterproof fiber coating, and the frame is tubular stainless steel, available in a matt-satin finish or an epoxy powder-coated Gunmetal Grey that resists corrosion and weathering.
What weave colors and frame finishes are available?
The handwoven armrests are offered in black, green, and greige. The stainless steel frame comes in a matt-satin finish or an epoxy powder-coated Gunmetal Grey, allowing the chair to integrate with a broad range of outdoor settings.
Who is Piero Lissoni and what characterizes his design approach?
Piero Lissoni is a Milan-based architect and designer whose work is defined by precision, restraint, and a deep engagement with craft and materiality. He has shaped the creative identity of Living Divani for decades, consistently translating cultural references, such as regional artisanal traditions, into contemporary furniture of quiet authority.
How does the Mini Tambolo relate to the full-size Tambolo?
The Mini Tambolo is a scaled dining chair interpretation within the Tambolo family, retaining the signature handwoven armrests and structural logic of the original while adapting its proportions for dining and terrace use.