Eugeni Quitllet loves getting to the very essence of objects, revealing their inner soul in an unusual and intense way. This is certainly the case with ELLE. Elegant and comfortable, it was created by combining different materials. It has an angled and sensual design, with a feeling of dynamism conveyed by the slight forward inclination of its base. The thin join between the shell and the structure creates a flowing and continuous movement. The chair features a number of small but effective ergonomic expedient to ensure a high standard of comfort. Elle was awarded the Menzione d'Onore Compasso d'Oro ADI in 2014.
Eugeni Quitllet
He was born in Ibiza in 1972, where he studied design at the art institute. In 1996, after graduating in interior design and architecture from “La Llotja” art school in Barcelona, he began his professional life by curating installations for cultural institutions, such as the Joan Miró Foundation. He also created ephemeral objects and spaces during the design biennial “Primavera Del Disseny” (1997, 1999, 2001). In 2001, he met Philippe Starck in Formentera, which immediately resulted in a close collaboration. They have designed numerous projects together, including the Home/Gym/Office collection (2009) and the To’taime coat stand (2011) for Alias. He designed the Elle (2012) and Tabu (2014) seating collections for Alias. He lives and works in Paris.
