FABIO BORTOLANI - ERMANNO RIGHI
Architectural Clarity and Poetic Form
Bortolani, trained as an architect, brings an analytical approach to every project, while Righi contributes a refined sensitivity to proportions and finishes. Their work is characterized by subtle gestures never loud, always deliberate: enhancing objects with sculptural simplicity.
Collaborations and Design Milestones
Apart from their collaboration with Agape, their most recognized project is the Dado coffee table for Serralunga, a striking piece inspired by concrete molds and brutalist texture. This outdoor product blends industrial edge with natural presence, making it a low table ideal for urban gardens, terraces, and minimalist interiors.
Among their other projects, they have explored modular shelving systems, outdoor seating, and lightweight aluminum structures for various architectural installations. Their work is often defined by an expressive use of raw materials like concrete, corten steel, and weathered wood, emphasizing a design language that feels tactile and grounded.
Minimal Design with Maximum Impact
Their products speak to an audience that values essence over decoration. With references to Italian rationalism and Japanese wabi-sabi, Bortolani and Righi’s objects resonate with design-savvy homeowners, architects, and stylists looking for timeless elements to anchor contemporary spaces.
Designing for Lasting Aesthetic Pleasure
Elegant, raw, and unmistakably refined, their style aligns perfectly with today’s search for objects that are emotionally resonant yet functionally grounded. Through reduced language and meaningful proportions, they deliver a design philosophy made for the present and future alike.