Stefano Giovannoni
THe Rabbit Chair, Stefano Giovannoni's last design, merges iconic imagery with functional furniture, birthing a product line with substantial narrative charm. This design draws its inspiration from the overlapping shapes of a rabbit's silhouette and a traditional chair, with the rabbit's ears artfully reimagined as the backrest. Available in versions tailored for adults (Large) and children (Mini), it also features a luminous model that serves as both a chair and a lamp. The design invites users of all ages to experience its versatility, whether by leaning against the ears for support or sitting in a forward position with arms draped over them. Representing tenderness and symbolizing love and fertility across cultures, the rabbit enhances any space with its promise of prosperity and heartfelt wishes.
Stefano Giovannoni, born in La Spezia and based in Milan, is an accomplished industrial designer, interior designer, and architect. His career includes collaborations with notable figures like Ettore Sottsass and the Alchimia-Mendini group, along with teaching roles at prestigious institutions such as Domus Academy and the University of Architecture in both Florence and Genoa. Giovannoni has worked with leading companies, including Alessi, where he became the first designer to create over 300 products, and Magis, contributing to iconic designs like the “Bombo” stool. Celebrated for creating bestsellers and commercially successful products, he has been lauded as a key figure in design, earning titles such as “Champion of Super and Popular of the 2000s” by Alberto Alessi, and “Most bankable designer” by Eugenio Perazza of Magis.