Enrico Marone Cinzano Lounge Chairs

Considering I come from Torino, the car manufacturing capital, it only made sense that at some point I would extend my work to the automobile industry. I went scavenging through car junk yards and found that the aftermath of that industry produced a wealth of beautiful and extremely well made products which could be re-utilized into making furniture, hence the birth of 'Dondolo'. It's a rocking chair with a foot in the past and one in the future. Still benefitting from the factory-issue moving parts, the original leather Alfa Romeo 166 seat reclines and heats at will, powered by an eco-friendly gel based battery which can be charged with any power outlet. By means of two periscopic arms, it has the added comfort of providing a swinging, retractable work table to rest your laptop, and an efficient dimmable warm-toned LED light, housed in what was a beautiful metal FIAT 500...

This armchair is structured in solid black walnut with armrest and legs in glass. The metallic frame and joints are made of oxidized steel. All solid wood is fixed with natural glue, while gaskets are in cork and canvas. All surfaces are then treated with beeswax. The slip covers are made of 100% natural, raw, hand-loomed linen, with interior covers made of 100% cotton. Pillow laces...