French creative Emmanuel Gallina lives by the words “simplicity is complexity resolved”. This idiom, first spoken by Romanian sculptor and painter Constantin Brâncuși, has underpinned much of Gallina’s career, where elegance, clarity and authenticity have come to define his ethos and aesthetic.
Enter Gallina’s newest collaboration with Poliform: Curve. This subtly sophisticated collection unfurls its intricacies somewhat unexpectedly, combining Gallina’s reverence for the simple with Poliform’s commitment to truly exceptional design. Drawing inspiration from nature, Curve is a homage to wood and an ode to the pure elegance of the natural form, where soft lines and organic silhouettes create pieces that are warm, refined and effortlessly luxurious.
The Curve Armchair perhaps best encapsulates the soul of the collection, with the natural grain of blackened timber serving as the chair’s main attraction. Here, Gallina’s penchant for paired back design is evident in the simple structure of the seat, with superfluous additions overlooked in favour of a more minimalist approach. And yet, flair can be seen in the soft stretches of wood, where rounded legs and a sweeping backrest manage to look simultaneously robust and buttery soft. The timber is juxtaposed by rich upholstery in various finishes, where forest greens and caramel suedes carry the softness into something more tangible.
In the dining room, the Curve Chair provides a more compact option to the collection, carrying through the same materiality as its lounging counterpart into a smaller profile seating option. As a full setting, the Curve Chair can be matched with the Curve Dining Table for a more striking ensemble. Here, the same dark timber reaches out from a tabletop of either wood or marble, with a wooden crosspiece making a statement through its precise craftsmanship. Once again, complexity seems to be born from simplicity, where a seemingly straight-forward product skeleton allows for the intricacies in finishes and materiality to really shine.
The Curve Bed is the final piece in the quartet, rounding out the collection with a product made to sink into. In keeping with the design themes of Curve, the bed features the core wooden touches but matches these with upholstered details, with a plush, oversized bedhead seeming to balance on an intricately crafted wooden frame. The bed has been designed for longevity in both form and function, a timeless creation that mimics the timelessness of nature and its oldest creations.
As the newest collection in Poliform’s inimitable suite of products, Curve is an icon in the making. Each of its four key products presents as a thoughtful interpretation of nature that pairs a deceptively simple design with intricate materiality and exquisite craftsmanship to stand the test of time.
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