Comfort, innovation and material research have long defined Zanotta’s approach to upholstered furniture. More than simply furnishing a space, its sofas are conceived as evolving systems designed to adapt over time, balancing aesthetic quality, wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
This vision now takes shape in the latest evolution of two of the brand’s most distinctive collections: Fedrigo by Vincent Van Duysen and Pianoalto+ by Palomba Serafini Associati. United by the introduction of new curved modules and enhanced with CIRCULARREFOAM® padding, both projects explore a softer, more fluid relationship with space while advancing Zanotta’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design.
For the second consecutive year, Zanotta continues its dialogue with Vincent Van Duysen, expanding the Fedrigo collection through solutions that represent its natural evolution. New curved modules and asymmetric terminal elements enrich the modular system, allowing more fluid compositions capable of adapting to different architectural contexts and lifestyles.
The qualities that have made Fedrigo instantly recognisable remain unchanged: the seamless flow between backrest and armrests, generous proportions and a visual lightness that softens the sofa’s substantial presence. It is a comfort that can be perceived even before sitting down.
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Sustainability is embedded in the project’s construction. Fedrigo is built around a plywood frame and features armrest, backrest and seat padding in graduated CIRCULARREFOAM® polyurethane, incorporating recycled-content materials. Designed for disassembly, the sofa is assembled without adhesives, enabling its components to be easily separated and recycled at the end of their lifecycle, while the fabric cover is fully removable.
The result reflects Zanotta’s ongoing investment in innovative materials and responsible manufacturing processes aimed at reducing environmental impact without compromising comfort or durability.
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The language of the curve also shapes the latest evolution of Pianoalto+, designed by Palomba Serafini Associati. A bestseller since its launch, the project was conceived as an open and adaptable platform: a modular system designed to evolve over time, expanding from a clear conceptual foundation through new elements and configurations.
Its enduring success lies precisely in this flexibility. Over the years, Pianoalto+ has continuously explored new ways of inhabiting space, first through peninsula modules that softened traditional orthogonal layouts and now through the introduction of curved elements that dissolve the corner. These new modules expand the system’s compositional freedom, creating more fluid arrangements and a more natural dialogue with the surrounding environment.
At the same time, the introduction of graduated CIRCULARREFOAM® polyurethane padding in the seat and backrest further enhances comfort while reinforcing Zanotta’s commitment to responsible material innovation. The sofa is supported by a wooden frame with elastic strip suspension and graphite-painted steel feet, while removable fabric or leather covers ensure durability and ease of maintenance.
Presented at Milan Design Week 2026, the new compositions bring Pianoalto+ closer to the idea of upholstery as a protective and welcoming landscape. In its most enveloping configurations, the system becomes a place for retreat and connection, offering a sense of intimacy within the domestic environment.
Distinctive in character yet remarkably versatile, Pianoalto+ continues to adapt to a wide variety of interior settings, balancing comfort, aesthetic refinement and sustainability through a design language that remains both contemporary and enduring.
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Though distinct in authorship and character, Fedrigo and Pianoalto+ share a common direction: the curve as a contemporary design language and sustainability as an integral part of the creative process. Together, they reaffirm Zanotta’s vision of the sofa not as a static object, but as an ongoing field of research where innovation, comfort and environmental responsibility evolve side by side.
ZANOTTA
Zanotta is designed by passion – bolstered by a pioneering approach and inspired by radical design ideas.
Internationally recognised as one of the most iconic Italian design brands in the world, Zanotta has always been a catalyst for ideas, people, creativity and research. Zanotta is a company with a strong design vision, future-oriented and with a strong attention to culture and a pinch of irony. Originally specialised in tailored upholstery, over the years, Zanotta has opened up to the realisation of design objects for the home.The numerous products in the collection, realised by the great masters and contemporary designers -including Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, Ettore Sottsass, Alfredo Häberli, Ross Lovegrove, Ora Ïto, Philippe Nigro, Philippe Malouin, Muller Van Severen, Calvi Brambilla, Zaven among others – are timeless icons exhibited in the most important museums in the world and recognised by several international awards, such as 5 Compasso d’oro Awards. Founded by Aurelio Zanotta in 1954, the brand has stood out as a promoter of the democratic language and “extra-ordinary everyday life”, a pioneer of innovative and sometimes disruptive projects. Zanotta’s production is entirely made in Italy, mainly in the workshop of Nova Milanese, and is in constant development of material quality and sustainable processes. The headquarters also hosts Zanotta: Lab, an exhibition and experiential hub designed to share skills, values, behaviours and strategies. In addition to the collection, Zanotta Edizioni is a limited selection of handmade collectible works, which combine design with applied art. Since the 1960s, Zanotta has conquered the international scene with emblematic and timeless objects, innovative in terms of aesthetic and functional research, as well as in the attention to the values of quality and Italian know-how. 2023 marked a new chapter in the history of Zanotta with the acquisition of the brand by Cassina, followed by the opening of a new flagship store in Milan in 2024, launched on the occasion of the company’s 70th Anniversary.
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PALOMBA SERAFINI ASSOCIATI
Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba, architects and designers, founded Palomba Serafini Studio in 1994 in Milan. They deal with architecture, interior design, industrial design, fashion and yacht design. Their distinctive hallmark has emerged from the capacity to combine a contemporary vision of society and user needs, with an extensive knowledge of the historical and cultural roots of design, producing results that blend the past with the future. In its 30 years of activity, their projects received more than 70 awards and international recognition, such as Compasso D’Oro, Elle Decoration International Design Award, Red Dot, Design Plus, Good Design Award, German Design Award, Ahead Award, with which they won the first prize for the best European hotel. They plan architecture and exhibitions all over the world and they collaborate with and are art director for some of the most accomplished international design brands such as Artemide, Benetti yachts, Bisazza, Fratelli Rossetti, Giorgetti, Kartell, Maserati, Poltrona Frau, Richard Ginori, Samsung, Versace Home, Zanotta.
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VINCENT VAN DUYSEN
Vincent Van Duysen, born in Lokeren, Belgium, in 1962, studied architecture at Sint-Lucas School in Ghent. He worked with Aldo Cibic in Milan and Jean De Meulder in Antwerp before founding Vincent Van Duysen Architects in 1989. His firm, now a team of 40, engages in architecture, interior, and product design worldwide, emphasizing high-end residences and commercial projects. His work blends pure materials, timeless aesthetics, and sensory experiences, prioritizing functionality, durability, and comfort. Van Duysen has earned prestigious accolades, including the Flemish Culture Prize and Henry van de Velde Lifetime Achievement Award. He has been featured in AD100 and Elle Decor A-List multiple times. In 2016, he became creative director for Molteni&C and Dada, while collaborating with other major design brands. 2022 marks the beginning of a collaboration with Zara Home. His work is widely published in major international publications with notable monographs by Thams&Hudson and Rizzoli.
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