Taroni Laboratorio chairs collection – photo by Cortili Photo

Taroni, Italy’s oldest silk mill, presents a unique collection of upholstered chairs that explores the expressive potential of silk beyond its traditional applications.

The project is the latest initiative developed by Taroni Laboratorio, the company’s special research platform dedicated to investigating the expressive possibilities of silk across the fields of art and design. Bringing together textile excellence and furniture craftsmanship, the collection translates Taroni’s complete Double Duchess colour card into a series of seating pieces that celebrate the material’s exceptional relationship with light, colour and form.

At the centre of the collection is the Egadi 01 dining chair, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Very Wood. Defined by its elegant proportions, solid wood construction and understated aesthetic, the chair provides the ideal framework for showcasing the richness and versatility of silk. Rather than acting as a decorative covering, the fabric becomes the defining element of each piece, revealing its depth through volume and three-dimensionality.

Taroni Laboratorio chairs collection – photo by Riccardo Gasperoni

Each chair is upholstered in a different shade from Taroni’s Double Duchess palette, transforming the colour card into a physical landscape of colour. Through this process, silk moves beyond the textile sample to become an architectural and spatial presence. The collection highlights the fabric’s extraordinary ability to absorb, reflect and modulate light, allowing colours to evolve continuously according to perspective and changing environmental conditions.

The project stems from a broader investigation into the inherent qualities of silk and the ways in which these can be experienced in everyday settings. Long associated with Haute Couture, silk is reinterpreted here through a domestic lens, demonstrating its suitability for contemporary interiors while preserving the sensory qualities that have made it one of the world’s most prized materials.

Taroni Laboratorio chairs collection – photo by Riccardo Gasperoni

Through Taroni Laboratorio, the company continues to expand the boundaries of silk beyond the textile sector, fostering collaborations and experimental projects that open new dialogues between material innovation, craftsmanship and contemporary design. This collection represents a further step in that ongoing exploration, demonstrating how silk can become not only a surface, but an active element in shaping objects, spaces and experiences.

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ABOUT TARONI
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Founded in 1880 in Como, Italy, Taroni is one of the oldest and most revered silk-weaving mills in the world. With over 140 years of heritage, the company specialises in creating luxurious silk fabrics that are synonymous with haute couture and high-end prêt-à-porter.

Throughout its long history, Taroni has become renowned across the global fashion industry for its uncompromising quality, unparalleled craftsmanship, and dedication to innovation.

Taroni seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern production, ensuring impeccable quality for over 600 clients worldwide.

Its expertise spans the entire silk-making process, offering a diverse range of finishes, textures, and weaves tailored to the needs of top designers and luxury brands. What sets Taroni apart is not only its technical mastery of silk weaving but also its commitment to sustainability and responsible production practices.

The mill has continually adapted to modern environmental standards without sacrificing its core values of quality and luxury.

This dedication ensures that Taroni remains a trusted name in fashion, working closely with designers to bring their visions to life with bespoke fabrics that reflect both artistry and precision. In recent years, Taroni has expanded its creative vision beyond fashion, exploring the expressive potential of silk in the worlds of art and design.

Through experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaborations, the company has developed unique pieces that showcase silk’s versatility and beauty in entirely new contexts. Each creation embodies the elegance and craftsmanship that define Taroni while highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainability and minimising waste.

This forward-thinking approach has allowed Taroni to reinvent its relationship with silk, transforming production leftovers into artistic and design objects that give new life to this prestigious material.
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