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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Zanotta and Highsnobiety join forces to present a limited edition run of the iconic Mezzadro stool designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. T

he collaboration will be unveiled during Milan Design Week at Zanotta’s new Flagship Store in Via Durini

The limited edition ‘Mezzadro’ by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1957, Zanotta for Highsnobiety

 has partnered with international youth culture publication 

 on a limited edition version of the iconic 

 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957. 

Highsnobiety and Zanotta revisit the Mezzadro stool, redesigned with a rubber-dipped finish inspired by hand tools, accentuating its practicality. Contrasting unpainted steel and custom rubber coating harmonise seamlessly, while engraved co-branded logos adorn the seat, offering a modern twist on a timeless design in a 

The collaboration marks Highsnobiety’s latest instalment of its 

 city series launched in 2020 and now expanded to key cities across the globe, taking in London, New York, Milan, Miami and Paris in coordination with fashion months and design weeks to showcase the best of culture within each respective city.

Mezzadro x Highsnobiety will be unveiled and available for purchase at Zanotta's newly opened flagship store in Via Durini as well as through Zanotta's top retailers worldwide and on the Highsnobiety website.  

Highsnobiety is a brand dedicated to a new generation of cultural pioneers. Our mission is to discover and champion the best our culture has to offer, connect people through our love of style, and amplify a community of emerging creators. Always ahead of the curve, Highsnobiety is dedicated to discovering what’s next. 

Founded in 2005 by CEO David Fischer, Highsnobiety is a global business headquartered in Berlin with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and Tokyo. We are a digital media and cultural consultancy at the intersection of style, art, design and technology, providing a platform for the brands and people we are passionate about.

Zanotta and Highsnobiety join forces to present a limited edition run of the iconic Mezzadro stool designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. The collaboration will be unveiled during Milan Design Week at Zanotta’s new Flagship Store in Via Durini

ZANOTTA X HIGHSNOBIETY

Milan, 18 April 2024 - Celebrating Milan Design Week, Zanotta has partnered with international youth culture publication Highsnobiety on a limited edition version of the iconic Mezzadro, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957.

Zanotta è progettata dalla passione, sostenuta da un approccio pionieristico e ispirata da idee di design radicali. Dal 1954, Zanotta ha segnato il panorama del design italiano con la sua innovazione e creatività. Da un inizio nel settore dell'imbottito sartoriale, si è evoluta rapidamente verso la progettazione di oggetti d'arredo, collaborando con i grandi maestri del design italiano come Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso e molti altri. Zanotta ha rivoluzionato il concetto di arredamento, creando pezzi iconici e innovativi che sfidano le convenzioni tradizionali. L'azienda si distingue per la capacità di anticipare le tendenze e di trasformare l'ordinario in straordinario, incoraggiando i designer a rompere schemi e preconcetti. Zanotta è stata premiata con prestigiosi riconoscimenti nel campo del design, incluso il Compasso d'Oro, e le sue opere sono esposte in alcuni tra i più importanti musei di tutto il mondo dal MoMA a New York al Centre Pompidou a Parigi. Ogni prodotto Zanotta è interamente realizzato in Italia, riflettendo l'attenzione all'estetica, all'originalità e alla funzionalità. Nel 2023, Zanotta è stata acquisita da Cassina, segnando un nuovo capitolo nella sua storia ed entrando a fare parte della divisione Haworth Lifestyle.

Zanotta è progettata dalla passione, sostenuta da un approccio pionieristico e ispirata da idee di design radicali. Dal 1954, Zanotta ha segnato...

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