Mollettina Vulcan Bench

Mollettina Vulcano is a bench by Baldessari e Baldessari for Riva 1920 with a clothespin shape, it adds a playful yet functional touch to the space. The Mollettina Vulcano is an unconventional seating solution by Riva 1920, showcased in Milan's 2016 Salone del Mobile. Playing with the typical pop art outline, it gives the cedar wood a hyper-natural interpretation of the material. The object thus takes on a double life: the first is that of a large seat designed for large indoor and outdoor spaces; the second is that of a powerful sculptural element, capable of defining the identity of the surrounding space. In addition, the large Molletta is also a tribute to the simple and anonymous design that has always silently shared our daily domestic life. The aesthetic power of this design owes much to the skilful solid woodworking that Riva 1920 has in its tradition. Particularly in this seat, the working of the oblique cuts enhances the grain and nuances of the natural cedar, creating almost a virtual texture that entirely covers the object.