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Calvin Klein and Cassina lift Feltri armchair to Design Miami / Basel

The armchair created in 1987 by Gaetano Pesce gets new upholstery and marks Calvin Klein's debut at the Miami design show

By Alex Alcantara

Updated at Feb 18, 2020, 7:48 AM - Submitted at Jun 12, 2018, 10:59 AM

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The Feltri armchair was created in 1987 by renowned Italian designer Gaetano Pesce, with a design and shape that ironically resembles a throne. The importance and milestone of the piece was so great in the history of design that Raf Simons decided to pay homage to it. during Design Miami / Basel, which opens today (12).
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Simons’ passion for the iconic piece resulted in Calvin Klein’s first installation at the show, featuring 100 limited-edition Cassina Feltri armchairs, each adorned with a custom patchwork quilt chosen by Raf, who serves as artistic director and curator of the exhibition.
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The chairs are harmoniously placed around a barn constructed from reclaimed wood and the walls are covered in billboard-scale visual art by Andy Warhol. The space will also host Calvin Klein’s fall 205W39NYC show.
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https://twitter.com/CalvinKlein/status/1006326549728120832 Design Miami/Basel 2018 When? From June 12th to June 17th Where? Meridian Avenue and 19th Street - Miami Beach, USA