Minotti Elyne armchair, bench & stool family
The Minotti Elyne, designed by Hannes Peer and introduced as part of the 2026 Collection, takes shape from a balance between structural lightness and enveloping comfort. A thin, gently curved line traces an airy, uninterrupted silhouette that supports more generous upholstered volumes, creating an ongoing dialogue between precision and softness. The family unfolds across several interpretations: armchair with footstool, lounge armchair, dining little armchair, bench and stools in two heights, all sharing a common formal matrix expressed through different proportions and postures.
Description
Stainless Steel Tubular Frame
The armchair and lounge armchair versions feature a fully stainless steel tubular frame that draws a light, continuous line through the space around the sitter. In these configurations, a more relaxed and embracing character emerges: the backrest support extends toward the armrests, tapering progressively, while the soft seat cushioning interacts with both backrest and structural frame to create a harmonious dialogue between airiness and volume. The armrests are a natural extension of the upholstery, flowing downward in a fluid gesture and shaped by a subtle gathered detail that introduces a tailored, three-dimensional accent to both the tactile and visual quality of the piece.
Footstool & Lounge Version
The armchair is complemented by a coordinated footstool, conceived as a natural extension of the seat and echoing its structure and finishes. The footstool is defined by an upholstered element outlined by a perimeter piping. The lounge version of the armchair adopts the same approach at a slightly lower height, emphasising its more relaxed posture whilst maintaining the same formal vocabulary as the standard armchair throughout.
Dining Little Armchair, Bench & Stools
The dining little armchair is available with a wooden frame or in steel rod finished in Black Coffee or Chrome. In this version, the backrest flows seamlessly into the armrest, and the compact seat cushion carries an elegant front stitching that highlights the craft. The bench translates the Elyne language into a more essential form: a rod structure in the same Black Coffee or Chrome finishes, featuring a paper cord frame woven in an envelope pattern and topped with a seat cushion. Alongside the bench, two stools in two heights are available, each enriched by a soft upholstered shell.
Collection Pieces & Finishes
The Elyne family comprises:
– Armchair with footstool, fully stainless steel tubular frame, gathered armrest detail
– Lounge armchair, stainless steel frame, lower height
– Dining little armchair, wooden frame or steel rod in Black Coffee or Chrome
– Bench, rod structure in Black Coffee or Chrome, paper cord envelope-pattern frame with seat cushion
– Stools in two heights, rod structure, soft upholstered shell
Perfect For
– Living rooms where a stainless steel frame introduces lightness without sacrificing enveloping comfort
– Dining rooms and kitchens that benefit from the little armchair and bench within the same visual family
– Spaces where paper cord weave and steel rod introduce material contrast within a coherent collection
– Interiors that require seating, dining and occasional pieces to share a single design language
– Designers specifying Hannes Peer’s Elyne alongside Softcase or Lilliam as part of a broader Minotti interior
– Clients who value a gathered, tailored armrest detail as a mark of artisanal quality in a contemporary seat
Elyne is a family that earns its breadth: from stainless steel lounge armchair to paper cord bench, each piece holds the same thin, curved line as its starting point. Lightness and comfort, made to coexist.
