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B&B Italia: NENA armchair by Richard Sapper

With the reinterpretation of the Nena folding chair, B&B Italia is bringing a key project by Richard Sapper into the spotlight. The 1984 design exemplifies the combination of technical sophistication and functional simplicity that characterizes his work.

An aluminum tubular frame serves as the load-bearing element, ensuring stability while keeping weight to a minimum. The backrest and seat are deliberately minimalist, while die-cast aluminum hinges allow for compact folding. As a result, Nena still stands today as a contemporary expression of structural precision.