NOTES ON MATTIAZZI, THE COMPANY
In the 15 years since Mattiazzi developed its own brand, the company
has become a reference point in furniture design. Founded in 1979,
the business built a reputation for exceptional woodwork as a
third-party producer in the heart of the ‘chair triangle,’ an esteemed
manufacturing hub in northern Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
In 2009, Nevio Mattiazzi (co-founder of the company with his
brother Fabiano) and Cristina Salvati, the global sales and marketing
director, opted for a significant strategic shift, establishing their own
design label. Embracing a tradition ingrained in Italian craftsmanship,
they worked with a select team of renowned designers to develop an
exceptional collection of chairs, employing a production process that
seamlessly combined digital technology with an artisanal approach.
The application of cutting-edge technology was not just
utilitarian but an exploration of its potential. The introduction of
computer-numerical-control (CNC) machinery, exemplified by the
legendary eight-axis robot, has allowed Mattiazzi to produce products
with in dus tr ial precision while evolving traditional methods and
techniques.
Today, the company is notable for transitioning from a manufac-
turer to a well-regarded international design brand with an inventive
approach to furniture design and production. Its modest size and
efficient decision-making processes allow it to navigate the global
market while remaining agile and nurturing experimentation. What
sets it apart, however, is the conception of the company as a creative
venture rather than merely a commercial endeavour.
Mattiazzi remains one of the few furniture brands committed to
in-house production. The company ethos centres on the exclusive
use of natural materials. From meticulously sourcing timber from
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