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ESSENTIAL MULTIFUNCTIONALITY
With the “ AX ” stool and the “ Mule ” bench , Zilio A & C launches a collaboration with Alessandro Stabile . This partnership , rooted in a profound aesthetic and functional affinity , is reflected in the distinctive and minimalist beauty of the two projects .
For the first time together , renowned Milanese designer , Alessandro Stabile , and the historic Friulian brand , Zilio A & C , present two projects : the AX stool and the Mule bench family .
The partnership combines Stabile ’ s innovative vision with the craftsmanship of Zilio A & C , founded in 1951 in Manzano , in the heart of the Udine chair district .
“ With Alessandro Stabile , there has been a deep harmony of aesthetic views . The iconic simplicity of his design made me feel completely at ease because it perfectly matches our pursuit of timeless forms ,” says Carlo Zilio , CEO of Zilio A & C . “ Both projects are also interesting for their versatility . They are immediately recognizable , opening up to multiple uses .”
AX :
The crystallization of a gesture into a multifunctional stool
The AX stool evokes the moment when the wood log , struck by the woodsman ’ s axe , splits in two . It is the temporal crystallization of a gesture translated into a clean and extremely marked form .
“ I fully recognize myself in the sophisticated essentiality of Zilio A & C , and the high-quality craftsmanship of the company , which manages to scrutinize every small detail through ingenious and accurate workmanship , has been a great stimulus for me ,” says Alessandro Stabile . “ For AX , I worked on a strong design concept , deliberately avoiding nuances of meaning so that it would be immediately understandable to the end user . A stackable stool that , with its almost graphic purity , transcends time and paradoxically lends itself to many different impromptu situations , from domestic spaces to contract settings .”
The split that characterizes AX suggests its grip for moving and stacking . It is an ideal complement as an informal seat in restaurants and bars or exhibition spaces , and in contexts such as libraries and bookstores , to quickly set up a talk area , or even to be freely positioned in home interiors . Made of ash plywood , it is available in five customizable tones : alongside natural and black , blue , green , and red are primary and saturated colors