Francesco Rota, Sand armchairs for Paola Lenti

FRANCESCO ROTA (Milan, 1966) for Paola Lenti.
Pair of lounge armchairs "Sand".
Tubular steel with satin-finished sled base. Seat and back upholstered in the firm's original braided technical fabric in light neutral tone.
In good overall vintage condition. Firm and stable structures. Exhibits sligthly wear consistent with age and use. Exhibits sligthly wear consistent with age and use (see images).
Measurements: 70 x 75 x 95 cm approx.; Seat height: 32 cm.

Sand lounge chairs are defined by a low-profile silhouette and cutting-edge ergonomics, conceived to integrate naturally both indoors and in protected outdoor spaces. Its design, with a refined minimalist aesthetic, stands out for its intelligent functionality that allows for impeccable stacking. The piece achieves that masterful balance - characteristic of Francesco Rota's language - where technical rigidity yields to the flexibility of its materials, guaranteeing an enveloping and exceptionally comfortable seating experience.

Francesco Rota is a key figure in contemporary Italian design, renowned for his ability to fuse the rigor of minimalism with exceptional material warmth. After graduating from the Art Center College of Design in 1994, he opened his own studio in his hometown in 1998, beginning a career marked by the search for timelessness and comfort. His name is inextricably linked to the firm Paola Lenti, of which he is artistic director, where he has revolutionized outdoor design by researching new textile materials and organic shapes, creating icons such as the Atollo series or the Frame system. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Lapalma, Lema and Knoll, garnering awards such as the Red Dot and mentions in the Compasso d'Oro for a style that prioritizes ergonomics and an essential aesthetic that survives passing trends.