Stability – what a new concept in this day and age. We seek, create, and yearn for the balance of life to “slow down just a little,” unwilling to admit that this is actually the case for all moments of time, and possibly those in the future. A broad stance is required to maintain steady power, consistency, one of our quietest yet deadliest weapons. THE Eighteenth century seat with Leonardo Liedo it creates space to sit amidst what could be considered chaos, a welcome sign in the eye of the storm.
Taking inspiration from Gio Ponti’s 699 Superleggerathese familiar typologies are translated through the lens of steel rather than wood, creating unique peaks. Two continuous curved tubes form both the legs and the back, reducing the structure to its most essential movement while maintaining a clean and recognizable silhouette. A perforated CNC laser-cut seat reduces overall weight, but also adds a charming transparency—its openings offer ventilation and drainage, making the chair equally indoor or outdoor.
Multiple powder coated colors make this project trendy and nearly indestructible. The four colors are as follows: Caffè, a deep coffee. Terracotta, a hot coffee; Pistachio, a green with a yellow tinge. and Metallo, a clear gloss lacquer that preserves the integrity of the steel while revealing its material honesty.
Dual bars at the rear distribute weight more evenly than a single bar, a subtle nod to Ponti’s iconic design language. Placed closer together, they offer more controlled leverage when handling the chair, allowing for greater ease and accessibility of use. The result is an object that feels intuitive in the hand as well as stable under the body – where interaction becomes second nature rather than effort.
Designed and manufactured entirely in Argentina, the chair balances industrial precision with sensitivity to the hands. Each part is bent, welded and assembled with care, fostering a dialogue between machine process and human touch.
Based in Córdoba, Argentina, Leonardo Liendo balances a highly experimental process with a meticulous sensitivity to form and function. Pure logic follows his work, pieces that immediately express their purpose with distinction. The Settecento chair has familiar shapes that bridge the warmth of tradition and the freshness of modernity—an object remembered and recently resolved.
To learn more about Leonardo Liendo’s Settocento chair, visit leonardoliendo.com.
Photo by Sofia Kiroga.
