The Void series is characterised by the lineal profiles defining a solid that has been partially deconstructed and carved out. This subtle gesture of substruction results in a very strong impact, thanks to the curvature of the base defining a space which alters the visual perception of the objects.

Guglielmo Poletti
2019
Prod. Desalto S.p.A.
Black steel calamine sheet finished with matte clear varnish coating
cm 170x35x80

Guglielmo Poletti (b. 1987) is an Italian designer, He founded his practice in 2016, after graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven, where he earned an MA in Contextual Design. Currently based in Milan, his studio covers a variety of projecys that range from custom pieces and limited edition series, to collaborations with the industry.

From the very beginning Poletti has developed a truly consistent language, built around solid criteria. Deeply rooted in a hands-on investigation, his research exploresthe limits of materials in relation to their use, challenging our perception by the extreme purity and apparent simplicity, his elementary constructions stand as metaphors of solved complexity, referencing minimalist sensibilities through their architectural qualities.

The prototype of his Equilibriu, Stool has been acquired by the Design museum Gent for their permanent collection.

In 2018 Poletti was selected among the six young designers winners of the Italian Rising Talent Awards at MAISON&OBJET in Paris. At the same time he was shortlisted for the Officine Panerai Next Generation Designer of the year, part of the 2018 edition of the Wallpaper* Design Awards. In 2019 he has been nominated Young Talent of the year by Elle Decor Italia, which shortlisted him for the EDIDA - Elle Deco International Design Awards.