The renowned Italian furniture company is celebrating a milestone – its 60th anniversary since its founding. The occasion is marked by the inauguration of the Pedrali Pavilion, designed by AMDL CIRCLE and Michele de Lucchi. Situated in the Headquarters in Mornico al Serio, Bergamo, the wooden structure serves as a symbol of Pedrali’s approach towards tradition, quality, and forward-thinking craftsmanship. Alongside the architecture, an exhibition titled ‘Pedrali60, we design a better future,’ curated by Luca Molinari Studio, chronicles six decades of the company’s history and products adorning spaces worldwide, from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxurious hotels and renowned school campuses
in 2023, the company is celebrating a remarkable milestone with the specially dedicated architecture: the Pedrali Pavilion
image courtesy of Pedrali | © Filippo Romano
Since its inception in 1963 by founder Mario Pedrali, the company has been guided by a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to producing top-tier furniture. Two generations, united by a shared vision, have pursued the goal of creating furniture that enhance both homes and workplaces. While looking toward the future, the firm celebrates its 60-year anniversary milestone with the Pedrali pavilion designed specially for the occasion by AMDL CIRCLE and Michele de Lucchi. Additionally in the wooden structure, the ‘Pedrali60, we design a better future’ exhibition, curated by Luca Molinari Studio, further reflects the Italian company’s ethos and dedication to traditional craftsmanship, sustainability, and adaptability.
the tale is framed by the Pedrali Pavilion – designed for the occasion by AMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi
image courtesy of Pedrali | © Filippo Romano
The Pavilion’s structure is characterized by a large, vaulted roof supported by sturdy wooden legs, highlighting its nomadic nature. Natural light spreads in the interior through open sides, creating an inviting ambiance as the entrance staircase serves as both an access point to the exhibition and a platform for presentations and discussions.
inside, the Pedrali Pavilion features the exhibition ‘Pedrali60, we design a better future’ curated by Luca Molinari Studio
image courtesy of Pedrali | © Filippo Romano
pedrali grows with exotic guinea & film-inspired lamorisse wood armchairs by CMP design
Tropical West African inspirations and influences from an award-winning French filmmaker enter and evolve the world of Pedrali as CMP Design introduces their Guinea and Lamorisse wood armchairs. During Salone del Mobile 2023, designboom had the opportunity to interview the three Italian designers and learn everything about the products. Outdoors or in, in aluminum or wood, the timeless style that characterizes the furniture company remains uncompromised.
CMP Design’s Lamorisse Wood for Pedrali | art direction Studio FM; photo by Andrea Garuti; styling Studio Salaris
image courtesy of Pedrali
Pedrali’s collaboration with CMP Design began in 2012. With a trait for materialization of visual connections between objects of the past, popular culture and natural elements, Michele Cazzaniga, Simone Mandelli, and Antonio Pagliarulo continue to grow with the Italian furniture brand. From wooden frames to bringing back traditional steel-making techniques, the partnership reveals a two-way inspiration journey. In 2023, Guinea and Lamorisse wood join Pedrali’s family as they bring with them sustainable, embracing comfort.
Guinea in its textilene backrest version dressed with cushions | art direction Studio FM; photo by Andrea Garuti; styling Studio Salaris
CMP Design’s passion for the movies and the arts comes through in each one of their products. With its name taken directly from the award-winning French filmmaker, Lamorisse Wood takes center stage. Elevated from its 2022 aluminum outdoor version to a wooden structure, the director-inspired armchair springs from the desire to offer the same level of comfort indoors and to provide a complete collection of seats that can be used in spaces characterized by continuity, whether on the deck or the living room.
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