This London Design Festival, De Padova will exhibit two iconic designs at the inaugural edition of I-MADE curated by Giulio Cappellini. Presented in Chelsea’s iconic Saatchi Gallery, I-MADE is London’s first exhibition solely dedicated to Italian design and manufacture.

The satellite showcase Take a Seat pays homage to key figures who have shaped the history of chair design. The designs on show include De Padova’s timeless Louisiana designed by Vico Magistretti and the re-edition of the iconic 1960s Silvia armchair designed by Archivio Storico Bonacina 1889 and Paolo Tilche.

De Padova Silvia Chair and Louisiana Chair

As part of I-MADE’s series of design talks and workshops, Roberto Gavazzi Boffi | DePadova CEO will take to the stage for a conversation aboutThe industry of design in Italy on Friday 20^th September at 10am. Gavazzi joins an exceptional line up of speakers including Giulio Cappellini (designer and I-MADE curator), Patricia Urquiola (architect and designer), Patrizia Moroso (creative director Moroso) and Giulia Molteni (marketing & communications Molteni&C).

De Padova’s recently opened Chelsea showroom will also host a curated exhibition of the company’s latest furniture releases. This year highlights the new Edizioni De Padova: a collection of re-issued design classics by the world’s most iconic designers, including Paul McCobb’s Wingback chair, Paolo Tilche’s Anna lamp and Jens Risom’s Conneticut table.

161 Draycott Ave, Chelsea, London SW3 3AJ

LDF Exhibition Hours:

14^th – 22^nd September 2019

Monday – Saturday 10.00 – 18.00