Il Pavone

Inspired by the beauty of the peacock's dazzling plumage, the Pavone armchair designed by Marc Ange begins with an internal seat structure constructed from poplar plywood, which is then padded with polyurethane foam shaped to different densities. Seven elements in chromed steel form the chair base. The manual technique of "in sabbia" is used to craft the armrests and "petals" protruding from the back of the chair by welding them onto the body to give the chair a three-dimensional effect. The "petals" are individually hand-polished, and the fabric is applied. Seat cushioning upholstery completes the chair.

● Type: Armchair
● Dimensions: 104 L x 70 W x 95 H cm
● Material: Leather, fabric, poplar plywood, steel, brass
● Date: 2019

Designed by artist and designer Marc Ange, Il Pavone is a capsule collection of sculptural armchairs inspired by the "Bestiary" of the ancient world and the seductive yet fragile beauty of the peacock. Marc drew inspiration from his travels to India, where multiple encounters with peacocks enabled him to study the birds' behaviour and beauty. In keeping with his tendency for the extraordinary, Marc's interpretation of Visionnaire's world comes to life through an allegorical display of the romantic creature, which, to him, embodies Visionnaire's unique eye for beauty and luxury.

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