Minotti Lounge Chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni

Minotti Lounge Chairs in Black Leather.

These RRP for $7000 each. Selling for $2000 each

2 available

In as new condition!

Please enquire for exact dimensions.

Provenance and Background Info

A pair of FULL-GRAIN leather armchairs designed by prolific designer, Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti. These retailed new for around $14,000 pair only a few years ago. I can hear a swarm of people reacting to this in shock, wondering how they could get away with such prices when this type of design is not that much different to lots of other furniture out there. The truth is they don’t just get away with these prices, this Italian business has grown internationally since its inception in 1948. Minotti has been in business for over 70 years now- they must be doing a lot right! When you experience their work in the flesh it becomes plainly obvious why they have prospered. The quality is just breath-taking. These chairs are HEAVY- I can’t see any reason why these frames won’t last forever. That’s what you’re paying for when you invest in Minotti- TIMELESS, sophistication that will be passed onto future generations. If looked-after with some sense, these chairs will be more than a lifetime investment (or more).

It’s the eye for detail I love most about these. The zippers down the front legs, the sides that are almost paper-thin creating a subtle contrast to the boldness of the styling, even the beautiful quality of the leather becomes a feature in itself. But the best thing is the construction quality- the inner structure has to be steel- these are too heavy not to have steel in the frame. The timelessness of the refined design is a certainty but the durability of the construction is also assured- there’s absolutely no way Minotti could have survived through the 1980’s and 90’s if their work wasn’t at the pinnacle for quality. For those of you who won’t compromise, these chairs are the perfect offering.

BUT there’s no point insisting on quality if the function of the piece is not carefully considered. The purist comfort of these chairs is sublime- you’re perfectly supported plus they have just the right amount of “give” and plushness. The quality is also felt in the comfort.

Modern chairs made with inner-chipboard frames and foam that degrades after only a handful of years are ending up as landfill in less than a decade of use. With sensible use, these Minotti chairs will evade landfill for generations. Investing in brands that have built a formidable reputation spanning decades is a smart way to go. There’s no better way I can think of to invest in your home and reduce your carbon footprint.

Price per chair - Set $4000

2007 and 2008