Continuum D.163.7
Collection: Molteni&C New Collection 2024
Category: Sofas and armchairs
Contact us
The Molteni&C Heritage catalog celebrates the addition of the Continuum armchair into the 2024 Collection.
Designed by Gio Ponti in 1963, this piece underscores the enduring alliance between Brianza's manufacturing companies and the generations of pioneers from within the Italian design furniture sector. These companies are dedicated to preserving their distinctive artisanal skills and long held roots in the region. In the case of the Continuum, such craftsmanship is shown through the expert processing of rattan, a natural material intricately interwoven and curved at every step.
The design of the Continuum armchair aims to materialize a continuous and sinuous brushstroke, inspired by organic forms, elegantly realized through the uninterrupted line flowing from headrest to armrest. The Continuum draws further inspiration from bergères designed in the early 1950s for hotels and cruise ships. Crafted entirely in Italy, the armchair utilizes first-class materials from the rattan family: manao and wicker sourced from the equatorial forests of Indonesia. The structure and backrest are shaped from manao cane by skilled artisans, and each piece demands over 200 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. The seat, crafted from wicker, is affixed to the structure using special wicker bands.
With this project, Molteni&C reaffirms its commitment to preserving the legacy of Gio Ponti. Bonacina, a symbol of Italian excellence celebrating its 135th anniversary this year and renowned for its unique and eclectic style, will guarantee high-quality standards using raw materials and expert craftsmanship, in line with the sustainability policy embraced by both companies.
Continuum D.163.7
Gio Ponti
2024
