The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of giving three dimensional form to a material which so far has always been two dimensional. Using patented technology, the wood is worked with a mold designed to bring the curvature of the panel to the very edges, creating a seat with sinuous roundness, K/Wood is a royal style armchair complemented by the matching S/wood footrest with the same finishings.
Kartell, the Milan-based design company, is a brand that has become synonymous with playful and innovative modern furniture and lighting. Kartell modern furniture, which includes already iconic designs by celebrated names, like Philippe Starck—continues to stretch the boundaries of material possibilities, with inventive forms comprised of injection-mold polycarbonate and other plastics.