ZANOTTA PRESENTS YORI-KIRI: AN INVITATION TO UNWIND BY FRANCESCA LANZAVECCHIA
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Zanotta
octubre 20, 2025 | 12:00 am CUT
Zanotta expands its collection with Yori-Kiri, a new bergère designed by Francesca Lanzavecchia, accompanied by a matching pouf. The name takes inspiration from a Japanese sumo move that embodies strength, balance, and control - the same qualities expressed in the sculptural yet welcoming form of this new design.
Seamless technology, supreme comfort
With its generous padding and curved armrests that extend to wrap around the backrest, Yori-Kiri achieves a perfect harmony between geometric precision and soft, inviting forms. Its dimensions – 87 cm wide, 105 cm high and 99 cm deep – offer ample seating without compromising proportion. Engineered for exceptional comfort, Yori-Kiri features an adjustable, synchronised mechanism discreetly integrated within the seat. This allows the backrest to recline smoothly or lock in any position with intuitive ease. The advanced engineering, concealed within the design, preserves the chair’s pure, sculptural aesthetic while enhancing the overall experience of use.
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“Comfort is not just about softness, but also about engineering (innovation): the reclining mechanism in Yori-Kiri enables you to find the perfect position naturally, without any intrusive technical components. The goal was to create an object in which technology remains invisible, yet is clearly felt through use, turning every moment of relaxation into a wellness ritual” — Francesca Lanzavecchia
Premium materials and contemporary design
Particular attention has been devoted to the selection of materials, in keeping with Zanotta’scommitment to sustainability and durability. The frame is crafted from steel, while the padding
consists of self-extinguishing polyurethane foam with plant-based polyols, complemented by a back cushion made from recycled PET fibre. The fabric upholstery is fully removable, ensuring easy maintenance and enduring comfort. Completing the design is a glossy, lacquered metal swivel base, offered in a refined palette of colours: talc, hemp, orange, algae, amaranth and black.
The matching pouf: an extension of relaxation
Completing the ensemble is the matching pouf, conceived as a natural extension of comfort. Itmirrors the chair’s construction, featuring self-extinguishing polyurethane foam padding with
plant-based polyols, removable fabric upholstery, and a glossy lacquered base in the same palette of colours. Its dimensions are 74 cm wide, 37 cm high, and 58 cm deep.
Yori-Kiri is more than a bergère: it is an invitation to slow down and reclaim a moment for oneself. A design that masterfully blends technology and craftsmanship, adapting effortlessly to a variety of settings and standing the test of time.
