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Visionnaire reactivates its historical archive, reintroducing into the collection two iconic 1970s armchairs by its parent company IPE, displayed in the Wunderkammer inside the showroom in Piazza Cavour. Under the sign of Déjà-vu, the project reawakens a historical lexicon, reaffirming its contemporary relevance and continuity of identity. Bachi and Cigno — reissued through a technical update that is almost invisible yet substantial — reveal themselves as forms already contemporary. Their proportions, enveloping lines and immersive concept of comfort express a sensibility capable of transcending time. With Déjà-vu, the archive becomes a tool for research and design, able to nourish the present through an active memory.
The Bachi armchair originated in the 1960s from a playful and free approach to design, characteristic of the most experimental phase of Italian design. Its fluid lines and unconventional volumes reflect the period’s interest in formal exploration and innovation in furniture. Conceptually, Bachi represents two cushions folded onto themselves and brought together: one positioned vertically to form the backrest, the other horizontally to create the seat, generating a soft, enveloping volume. This design translates the simple, playful gesture of folding and overlapping into an organic, sculptural language. In the 1960s, the possibilities offered by polyether foams were limited; today, the original construction system has been reinterpreted with contemporary materials, preserving the precision of its shaping and the generosity of its volumes. The design incorporates materials and colors typical of the era: textured fabrics, vibrant palettes, and bold surfaces that enhance the three-dimensional quality of the seat. Revisited today, the armchair retains its stylistic coherence and expressive strength, demonstrating how a historical classic can engage in dialogue with contemporary interiors.
