Lema - The art of dialogue. Collection 2020: new dialogues, new stories.

Lema expands the Soft collection with Venise, the new floor sofa system designed by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti. An elegant proposal, strongly characterised in its formal expression also from the viewpoint of its dimensional and spatial character. Refined interpreter of Lema’s DNA that finds its distinguishing signs in its customisation and modularity, Venise is defined precisely by its spirit as a system and by its incredible versatility. A project with infinite possibilities, as dictated by the most current trends of interior design that, in the landscape of interior space, be it residential or contract, conceives the sofa as a highly customisable complex compositional system. Multifunctional object: at times dedicated to relaxation, and at others to conviviality. Venise responds to this demand by focusing on two primary factors: the elegance of the design and proportions and the richness of the compositional and geometric variables. From the stylistic viewpoint, Venise is based on two seat depths (mm. 1000 and 1360) and on two types of armrests, one that is narrower and high and the other that is wider and low. Technical characteristics which correspond to different ways of putting the sofa to use, in a more or less formal way. The wide armrest, for example, in a more relaxed sense of the sofa and its use, becomes a comfortable headrest, making it possible to abandon oneself totally to relaxation, reading or watching a movie. Another distinguishing feature of the system is the possibility of freely matching the various elements with each other, choosing whether or not to combine the same or different types of armrest and depths. The vast and diverse number of elements - centre and end pieces, corner connections, dormeuse, as well as special end modules with original shapes - trapezium, curved and drop - give structure to an extremely flexible system from a compositional viewpoint. A highly customisable system where the individual elements are also thought of as unique pieces.

Gullwing table, design Gabriele and Oscar Buratti Lucylle chairs and armchairs, design Roberto Lazzeroni Florens sideboard, design Gabriele and Oscar Buratti

Aley is a floor pouf characterised by soft single-material volumes, available in two shapes: round and oval. Informal in character, without edges, conceived as a comet in free movement in the living, residential or contract space. Designed to be used as a single element, in pairs or grouped together to form collective seating, with a sophisticated layout ideal for furnishing the lounge areas of bars and hotels, waiting areas and work spaces.

Roberto Lazzeroni’s refined style with a vintage spirit characterises Lucylle, the new family of seating consisting of chair, dining chair with armrests, high and low stool and lounge chair. As delicate as its name, Lucylle is a refined proposal defined by classic and welcoming proportions. With a structure of thermo-treated, solid oak-dyed ash, it has soft padding and upholstery in fabric, leather or eco-leather embellished by lapped seams that emphasises Lema’s sartorial side. The stools have footrests in steel.

Contemporary in its aesthetics, Maddix keeps the profound manufacturing culture of Lema alive. The expressive character of Maddix tells the story of the beauty of living and natural materials like wood and leather. The soul of Maddix is indeed the fascinating dialogue between these two elements: the light wooden frame in heat-treated oak-dyed ash, with shaped profiles, supporting the backrest in light hides. Comfort is assured by the soft cushions with differentiated densities of the seat and backrest. Its proportions make it perfect for residential use, in the living area as in the bedroom, and as a furnishing element in the contract sphere.

The Plain bookcase enriches itself with new storage units in matt lacquered wood, in 35 colours, proposed in three versions, two open storage units and one with a hinged door. Modular, light and elegant, Plain encompasses all the typical design features of Lema: modularity and customisation in terms of both composition and finishes. It is characterised by the essential aesthetics of the free-standing frame in lacquered metal with square cross-sections, that supports the shelves, available in two thicknesses and various widths and the new storage units, elements that, when installed at different heights, give rhythm to the composition while storing the objects and books according to personal tastes and needs. Without backs, Plain is perfect whether wall-mounted or as a divider unit that can be placed in the middle of the room.

Lema reconfirms the collaboration with Matteo Nunziati who designs Tarsia, lounge chair that is rigorous, but at the same time delicate, characterised by the shaped forms of the solid wood frame, whose profile outlines legs and armrest to support the defined volumes of the seat and backrest cushion. A proposal with a clean character but at the same time very comfortable, thanks to the padding of the cushions with differentiated densities and to the slight inclination of the armrests that accompanies the body’s posture. Interpreting traditional techniques with a completely contemporary design key, in the sophisticated processing of solid wood, Tarsia represents a new homage to the Italian art of cabinetry and to the artisanal origins of Lema, as is revealed by the name itself: from the Arabic word, tarsi, with the meaning of the creation of works by means of the connection of shaped elements in wood.

An elegant object in its discreet aesthetics and innate versatility, Uma gives light to the domestic space: perfect whether placed in the bedroom, the living room or the entrance. The sophisticated character is identified in the simplicity of the lines and of their movement emphasised by the combination of different materials: the double structure in bronze painted metal that welcomes the padded seat with double cushion in leather or eco-leather which is flanked by a part left free, at the side or centrally, where there is a heat-treated oak tray integrated into the frame, with millerighe inserts, designed as a container for small objects.