Nellee
Made by Zanotta
Designed by Calvi Brambilla
The Nellee is a dining chair designed by the Milan-based studio Calvi Brambilla for Zanotta, a brand with over six decades of commitment to Italian craft and progressive design. Its profile reads as both graphic and generous, with soft curves that wrap the body without surrendering the chair's precise, composed outline.
Construction centers on a steel frame upholstered in self-extinguishing polyurethane foam that incorporates a proportion of bio-based polyols, a quiet acknowledgment that material decisions carry consequences beyond the room they furnish. The removable cover, offered in fabric or leather, allows the chair to adapt across residential dining rooms, considered hospitality settings, and professional interiors without compromising its essential character.
- Designed by Calvi Brambilla for Zanotta
- Steel structural frame
- Self-extinguishing polyurethane foam with bio-based polyols
- Removable cover in fabric or leather
- Suited to dining, hospitality, and meeting environments
Calvi Brambilla approaches each project as a dialogue between geometry and tactility. With Nellee, the result is a chair that holds its presence at the table without demanding attention, a quality that defines the most enduring Zanotta pieces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Zanotta Nellee chair?
Nellee was designed by Calvi Brambilla, a Milan-based design studio known for work that negotiates between precise geometry and sensory warmth. The studio has collaborated with several significant Italian manufacturers on furniture, lighting, and product design.
What materials is the Nellee chair made from?
The Nellee is built on a steel frame and upholstered in self-extinguishing polyurethane foam that incorporates a percentage of bio-based polyols. The removable outer cover is available in either fabric or leather, depending on the intended environment and aesthetic.
Is the Nellee cover removable and replaceable?
Yes. The upholstery cover is designed to be removable, which allows for cleaning, replacement, or re-covering as part of a longer-term relationship with the piece. This also makes the chair a practical choice for hospitality and commercial settings.
What settings is the Nellee chair appropriate for?
Its proportions and silhouette make it well-suited to residential dining rooms, hospitality interiors, and professional meeting environments. The range of upholstery options supports a variety of interior expressions without altering the chair's essential form.
What is Zanotta's approach to furniture design?
Founded in 1954 in Nova Milanese, Zanotta has built its identity around collaboration with leading architects and designers, producing pieces that treat everyday objects as opportunities for formal and cultural inquiry. The brand's archive includes canonical works by Achille Castiglioni, Marco Zanuso, and Ettore Sottsass, among others.