Minotti Giulietta armchair
The Minotti Giulietta, designed by Inoda+Sveje and introduced as part of the 2026 Collection, is a dining little armchair that expresses its identity through a synthesis of dynamism and formal discipline. At its heart is an inverted U-shaped trestle of fluid, continuous solid wood form: a structure that, despite the inherent density of the timber, conveys a striking sense of visual and structural lightness. Elegant and delicate yet distinctive, Giulietta engages with the space around it with an effortless ease. FSC certified wood components are used throughout.
Description
Design Concept
Inoda+Sveje’s design philosophy prioritises precision, proportion and execution quality, and Giulietta is its clearest expression in a dining format. The geometry is the result of an in-depth understanding of materials and a meticulous approach to craft, where each element is reduced to exactly what is required and no further. The piece moves effortlessly across different styles and settings with what Minotti describes as a cultivated airiness and quiet composure, turning technical precision into the visible surface of the chair.
The Inverted U-Shaped Trestle & Wood Version
The solid wood version presents smooth, silky surfaces that naturally reveal the joinery elements intrinsic to timber construction. Far from being concealed, these joints are part of the aesthetic proposition of the piece. The seat integrates seamlessly into the trestle form, preserving the purity of the overall shape without interruption. The slightly padded backrest offers balanced, long-lasting comfort across extended dining occasions. The resulting composition is balanced and direct, where structure and seating share a single unbroken visual logic.
Lacquered Metal Variant
A variant is available with a metal frame fully covered in high-density polyurethane and finished with a gloss lacquer. This version interprets the same formal rigour of the solid wood chair with a more contemporary accent, producing a monolithic, uniform surface that shifts the character of the trestle from craft-forward to architecturally precise. The gloss lacquer delivers a clean, reflective quality that reads distinctly in dining settings where a less explicitly material presence is preferred.
Configurations
Available configurations:
– Solid wood version, inverted U-shaped trestle, FSC certified timber, visible joinery, slightly padded backrest
– Metal frame version, high-density polyurethane cover, gloss lacquer finish, same formal language
– FSC certified wood components throughout the solid wood version
Perfect For
– Dining rooms where a small armchair carries formal authority without visual bulk
– Tables where Inoda+Sveje’s restrained precision aligns naturally with a similarly resolved interior palette
– Interiors where visible timber joinery is a deliberate material and aesthetic choice
– Projects specifying FSC certified timber furniture across multiple categories
– Settings where the lacquered variant’s contemporary gloss reads as a deliberate counterpoint to the table material
– Hospitality environments that require a dining chair of distinctive identity which adapts across varied architectural contexts
Giulietta is a dining chair that arrives at lightness through rigour rather than reduction. The inverted U-shaped trestle does precisely what it promises: less visible effort, more composure.
