ZANOTTA AND CALVI BRAMBILLA: DESIGN IN BALANCE AND MATERIALS
November 13, 2025
Nova Milanese, November 2025 - Zanotta presents three creations by Milan-based design studio Calvi Brambilla: two new designs debuting this year -the Ettaro carpet and the Nellee chair - alongside the Giuno small armchair, already part of the collection.
Together, these three pieces embody a unified design language in which balance, comfort and personality converge, expressing the essence of Zanotta’s distinctive style.
“Each Zanotta creation must possess something that, at first glance, might even feel unexpected, yet it always stems from in-depth design research aligned with the brand’s core values: heritage, craftsmanship, and a pioneering, radical spirit,” say Calvi Brambilla, Art Director of Zanotta
Ettaro, Nellee and Giuno concretely embody this philosophy, expressing a design that is both conscious and authentic.
Ettaro is a hand-knotted carpet composed of 90% wool and 10% cotton, featuring a 15 mm pile height and a weight of 3.5 kg/sqm. It is available in wax, hemp, algae, amaranth and blue, in both rectangular and round versions.
Its design unfolds through an evocative graphic rhythm: two pile heights create a subtle three-dimensional effect, lending the surface a tactile and visual depth reminiscent of a ploughed field.
With a measured yet distinctive presence, Nellee stands out for its balanced proportions and refined silhouette. Designed to harmonise effortlessly with tables of strong character, it blends comfort with formal rigour, embodying Calvi Brambilla’s vision of a convivial and elegantly composed living space.
The Giuno small armchair, introduced in 2024, shares with Nellee and Ettaro the same pursuit of formal balance and meticulous attention to detail.
Its essential silhouette is softened by gentle volumes and harmonious proportions, creating a sense of effortless elegance.
Fully upholstered, Giuno is distinguished by its inviting seat and the subtle curve of its armrest, which follows the natural movement of the body, making it equally at home in living or dining settings.
Available in fixed or swivel versions, it seamlessly combines comfort and functionality while preserving the purity of its form.
ABOUT ZANOTTA
Zanotta is driven by passion, supported by a pioneering approach, and inspired by radical design ideas. Since 1954, Zanotta has shaped the landscape of Italian design with its innovation and creativity. Starting in the bespoke upholstered sector, it quickly evolved into the design of furniture, collaborating with great masters of Italian design such as Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, among others. Zanotta revolutionised the concept of furniture, creating iconic and innovative pieces that challenge traditional conventions. The company stands out for its ability to anticipate trends and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, encouraging designers to break patterns and preconceived notions. Zanotta has been awarded prestigious accolades in the field of design, including the Compasso d'Oro, and its collection is exhibited in some of the most important museums around the world, from the MoMA in New York to the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Every Zanotta product is entirely made in Italy, reflecting attention to aesthetics, originality, and functionality. In 2023, Zanotta was acquired by Cassina, marking a new chapter in its history and becoming part of the Haworth Lifestyle division.
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ABOUT CALVI BRAMBILLA
Since 2006 Fabio Calvi and Paolo Brambilla have been working together, concentrating their activity mainly on interior, exhibition, and product design.The method is the one assimilated by the great masters of Italian design, capable of working at different scales, giving life to projects permeated by subtle irony but always founded on solid functionality. In a creative panorama in which trends lead to uniformity of aesthetic sense, the personality of the Calvi Brambilla studio always expresses itself by surprise, placing storytelling at the centre and communicating with maximum effectiveness. The studio's work has been recognised by several awards, including first prize in the Interni Cassina LC50 competition in 2015; the Good Design Award in 2017 and 2019; the German Design Award in 2019 and 2020; and the Salone del Mobile Milano Award (with the Flos stand at Euroluce 2017).
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