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
Catalan designer, he was born in 1972 in Ibiza. In 1996 he graduated in design and interior architecture from "La Llotja" in Barcelona, launching his professional career curating installations for cultural institutions such as the Joan Miró Foundation. In 2001 he met Philippe Starck in Formentera, beginning an intense collaboration. Together they have signed numerous projects, including for Alias the HGO collection (2009) and the To'taime coat stand (2011). For Alias he also designed the Elle (2012) and Tabu (2014) seating collections. He uses design to shape new realities with an optimistic vision of the future, synthesizing form and function. A multifaceted creator, he lives and works in New York.
