The armrests of the Grecale chair, available in upholstered or aluminum version, are designed to integrate perfectly with the structure. Upholstered armrests offer superior comfort, whereas aluminum ones add a touch of modern elegance.
Horizontal stitching enhances the sinuous lines of the chair. These details add character, combining a design refinement with a sleek, modern aesthetic. A detail that adds personality and lends a distinctive touch to the entire structure.
The upholstery is designed to ensure a quality comfort, combining elegance and practicality. Soft and cozy, it offers an ideal support without compromising the design.
Giovanni Ingignoli lives and works in Novara Italy, where he was born in 1972. He graduated in Architecture (1998/99) at the Polytechnic of Milan, specializing in Industrial Design. He began working at the Architecture Studio of Roberto Angelini in Novara, before moving to Studio Roccio in Milan where he worked on the renovation project of Autogrill.
In 2000 he began a collaboration with “Atelier Bellini” by Mario and Claudio Bellini, a dynamic and innovative studio dedicated mainly to industrial design, and began working with leading companies worldwide.
In 2005 he was appointed Design Director at Claudio Bellini design + design and in 2014 he became a partner. The Bellini studio is recognized as one of the most influential studios in Europe in terms of product design and architecture, working with the largest international companies. Many products receive international awards such as Red Dot, Iff and Good design award.
Experience and professionalism lead Giovanni Ingignoli to become a professor at the University of Genoa for three years after which began a close collaboration as a professor at the ACME University of Novara.In 2018 began his freelance profession opening his own practice dedicated not only a design studio, but a place to experimentation and product prototyping.