B&B Italia Harbor Lounge Chair
"When I was working on Papillo family, I realized that working on a mass of polyurethane foam is the iconic strength of B&B Italia. Hence, the idea for this design is to sculpt a form out of this material as if I was making a sculpture out of Carrara marble blocks. It is true to me that B&B Italia is a brand that creates sculpture in polyurethane. The name Harbor comes from a feeling of having a place to come back to and I also wanted this seat to have a feeling of wrapping around our body."
- Naoto Fukasawa
Naoto Fukasawa
Japan, 1956
Naoto Fukasawa was born in Yamanashi, Japan, in 1956 and graduated from Tama Art University in 1980. His career began at Seiko Epson, where he designed products such as wrist TVs and mini printers using micro-technology.
He then moved to the United States and in 1989 joined the San Francisco design firm ID Two, the predecessor to IDEO. There, he worked on a number of products related to Silicon Valley's computing and electronics industry. He was also involved in the development of a design language and design concept for Apple.
Fukasawa has worked on product development for many well-known brands and companies around the world, winning numerous awards for his efforts. His affiliation with Magis produced the Déjá-vu family of home furnishings, which is distinguished by its use of D-shaped aluminum extrusions. "This one distinctive extrusion enabled us to create a whole family of products," says Fukasawa.
In 2007 the Déjá-vu chair won Magis the Interior Innovation Award (Best Item), IMM, Cologne and in 2008 it was nominated for the Designpreis der Bundesrepublik in Germany.
Founded in 1966 by the Busnelli Family, B&B Italia has become Italy’s premiere international contemporary furniture manufacturer for both residential and contract spaces. Their sofas, lounge chairs, furniture, and complements are unmistakable in their long-lasting style, comfort, and design. Iconic pieces such as The Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce, Charles Sofa by Antonio Citterio, and Tufty Time by Patricia Urquiola have earned B&B Italia pole position on many architects’ and interior designers’ must-have lists. Their Research & Development Centre is known for pushing the boundaries of design with taste, technology, and creativity. B&B Italia also focuses on environmental sustainability regarding disposal processes, recycling, and developing innovative materials. B&B Italia was the first company to use cold polyurethane technology in molds for shaping sofas, armchairs, or dacron for upholstery. They are also members of the Altagamma foundation, the Italian luxury brands committee composed of design, fashion, food, jewelry, automobiles, and hospitality experts.
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