Matthew Townsend
Gerd Couckhuyt
Establishing timeless connections
Designer of Cobi & Sunrise
After studying industrial design in Montreal, American designer Matthew Townsend
(1992) pursued his passion for furniture design by moving to Florence, Italy.
Aesthetics and functionality come together perfectly as Matthew constantly finds
creative new ways to use materials in his designs. “Establishing a strong personal
connection between user and the design is what makes a piece timeless” says
Matthew, who believes that good design comes down to the user’s experience
and perception of that piece. The Cobi coffee table collection was his first design
for Manutti. With Sunrise, Matthew has created a completely new and unique
collection consisting of sofa’s, chairs, tables and loungers. The use of fabric and
textile as part of the furniture frames creates an intriguing yet balanced contrast.
Inspired by life
Designer of Elements & Mood
Inspired by the beauty of everyday life, Gerd Couckhuyt (1970) is an
award-winning Belgian designer whose Manutti collections breathe
subtlety, elegance and fun. The Mood collection comes with a touch of
light and translucence. The enticing forms and alluring architecture of
the Elements collection earned Manutti the ‘Red Dot Award for Product
Design’.
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