Meticulous attention to detail is almost an
obsession for the Vicenza designer. He
says, “In my work it is maniacal attention
to detail that makes the difference”.
Pier Luigi Frighetto has a very rational
approach to the world of design. Finding
an unusual solution for a design detail,
adding a variation that has never been
considered before, is the hallmark style
feature of his work. This ability, which
derives from a profound technical
maturity and precise knowledge of the
mechanisms of furniture production, has
always led the designer to experiment
and probe the potential benefits and
limitations of materials. He has brought his
extremely personal vision of timeless lines
and volumes to Pianca, embellished with
luxurious details, which infuse his pieces
with a subtle elegance that makes them
instantly recognizable.
God is in
the details
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— What makes you happy as a designer?
When an object I’ve designed endures
over time and is easily reproduced on an
industrial scale.
— What is your biggest fear?
I’m terrorized by the idea of creating a
design that only I like.
— What essential qualities must a good
object possess?
With regard to a piece of upholstered
furniture, it needs to be comfortable, have
an enduring design and be of superior
quality.
— Is there a designer who you admire?
I admire those designers who have
designed objects that are not superfluous.
— If you hadn’t become a designer,
what would you have done in life?
I have been an entrepreneur and a
designer, and this has given me the
opportunity to express my taste and my
sentiments.
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