Christophe Pillet for Porro

CHRISTOPHE PILLET (France, 1959) for PORRO.
"H. Chair"
Leather and metal.
Presents label.
Measurements: 80 x 52 x 50 cm (x2).
Pair of chairs model H. Chair. This design is formed by a light tubular structure of chromed metal, on which rests a synthetic core. At the front, the metal frame supports a half-arm, designed to contain the body and assist in standing up.
Christophe Pillet graduated from the Decorative Arts School in Nice in 1985. He received his Master's degree from the Domus Academy in Milan in 1986. He worked with Martine Bedin in Milan from 1986 to 1988. Collaborated with Philippe Starck in Paris from 1988 to 1993. Since 1993, he has run his own design studio. He was elected designer of the year in 1994. During his career he has published numerous articles in the most important magazines in the world. Clarity of expression, the search for simplicity and elegance are the fundamental principles that govern Christophe Pillet's work. Pillet is internationally recognized for the broad spectrum and quality of his creations. His signature is invariably associated with the best furniture firms and also with recognized luxury brands such as: Trussardi, Lacoste, Moët et Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Lancome, Shiseido, l'Oréal, JC Jitrois, Catherine Malandrino, Lancel, Le Tannneur International... The scope and variety of his projects share a common attitude, regardless of scale. Their interpretations are recognized as much for their precision as for their rigor and refinement. If there is a "Pillet style", it is his ability to crystallize, within a project, the emotion of a proposition.