Animalia
Nature and animal life dominate the narrative vocabulary of this brand new collection for Fratelli Boffi, which was a huge hit at the Milan Fiera. Each individual piece has a sense of animation – and anima. Capturing an animal energy within its slender curves, the collection is realised in fine woods, a variety of skins, tweeds and Arcadian tapestry. A dining chair, a magnificent dining table, two cocktail tables, a shelving system and a sofa system together form a vibrant collection that crystalises Coates’ wit and interest in craftsmanship. This is the second large collection that he has realised with Fratelli Boffi. Both collections build on his unmistakable ability to work with traditional forms and techniques, and to shift them unequivocally towards a vital contemporary expression.
Country House Chic:
“This is Nigel Coates’ fabulous Animalia collection for Fratelli Boffi. As well as taking inspiration from antlers for the chair and table legs, Coates has revived the art of tapestry… It is a look that is set to run…”
Kara O’Reilly, The Sunday Times Style 2 May 2010
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- Modulair combines a rural tapestry with tweed and cavallino
- Modulair pouffes combine easily with the sofa components
- With the Stag, craftsmanship and detail combine with a strong outline
- The open frame of the Daina chair was inspired by Gio' Ponti's Superleggera
- Like other pieces in the collection, Giraffa bar stools come in walnut or ziricote
- The Cobra mirror comes with or without a shelf
- The Gattone chair extends Coates' earlier collection, Scubism
- Fratelli Boffi's stand at the Salone del Mobile 2010 was entirely dedicated to Coates' new collection, Animalia
- Thanks to their irregular forms, the three components of Modulair can be configured in countless ways
- Gattone chairs and a Pointer table sit comfortably on an Animalia carpet
- These Sharky shelves are stacked with Pebble cushions, the coverings of which reflect the whole collection