Magistretti 03 01 Black Chair by Vico Magistretti

Crafted of solid beechwood and entirely finished in black lacquer, this stunning armchair was designed in 2003 by one of the highest interpreters of contemporary design: Vico Magistretti. Vaguely inspired by Chinese seatings, this piece combines the sophistication of Magistretti's lines with the slight curves of Thonet's signature steam-bent wood. The seat is composed of a single ply-beechwood sheet curved using the same steaming method, to create a sinuous curl.