umami
You know by now Accento’s designs are unconvention-
al and defy expectations with subtle details. This is also
the case with this Umami collection, which on the sur-
face looks like an ordinary dining chair but on closer
look, surprising details such as the backrest made up of
two curved pieces and a slender frame, add unexpect-
ed movement and dynamism to the construction. The
Accento philosophy of separating the load-bearing ele-
ments from each other, thus creating space is evident in
this chair giving in all versions from the padded one to
the one with the cane or rope backrest a very comfort-
able seating while maintaining its lightness and looking
beautiful from all corners. The chair is made of beech
and can be customized thanks to the combinations of
the upholstery, in fabric or leather, cane, rope and the
different wood finishes. The manufacturing of the item
requires a manual installation of the rope or cane that
needs artisanal craft and creates an elaborate inter-
play with the bentwood parts. With it we hope to have
achieved how Japanese translate Umami to English the
“essence of deliciousness”.
design Carlesi & Tonelli
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