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a perfect balance of function and aesthetics
The Palla swivel lounge chair, first unveiled by Claudio Salocchi at the Salone del Mobile in 1969, was born from the creative intensity of a decade defined by radical experimentation. Starting from the volume of a sphere, Salocchi decomposed its form into a chair and ottoman that fit together in dialogue, inviting new ways of sitting, relaxing, and sharing space. It was a deliberate move away from the conventions of the armchair, expressing the search for freedom and informality that shaped Italian design in the late 1960s.
Over fifty years later, Acerbis reintroduces Palla in 2025 as part of its Remasters collection. The design is preserved in its original identity, but adapted for contemporary living: offered in both fixed and swivel versions, with updated padding and refined comfort. Its construction combines a wooden frame with polyurethane foam and a base in graphite-coated steel or polished chrome, remaining faithful to Salocchi’s architectural precision. The result is a piece that continues to embody the radical spirit of its era while seamlessly inhabiting today’s interiors.
For Salocchi, an architect and designer who moved fluidly between urban planning, interiors, and product design, Palla was not simply a chair but a manifesto of possibility. Its return underscores his role in shaping Italian design history: an independent voice whose experiments with form and function anticipated many of the themes that define living today. Through the Remasters collection, Palla speaks again, bridging past radicalism with present needs.
Swivel Lounge Chair. The load-bearing structure of the armchair is in wood with padding in polyurethane foam with differentiated density inserts. Available in a fixed version or swivel with return mechanism. The base is in matt graphite grey coated steel (RAL 9011) or with housing in thermoformed ABS in a shiny chrome finish. The pouf has polyurethane padding and base in medium density fibreboard, painted matt black. The upholstery is non-removable and completely covers the two elements.
Fabric: Helia by Kvadrat/Raf Simons
Constructed to resemble the texture and sheen of Astrakhan, Helia is a bouclé textile with an organic, structured design that swirls across the surface. The fabric is a woven interpretation of the fur and the result of extensive research into the qualities of fur, combining both a luxurious appearance and an extremely soft handle.
Composition: 47% new wool, worsted 32% polyacrylic 15% viscose 4% nylon 2% polyester
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Claudio Salocchi (Milan, 1934 – 2012) was an Italian architect and designer. He was a protagonist of the creative ferment of the 1960s and 70s, deeply attuned to the cultural and social transformations of the time. Through his work, he translated those changes into projects that anticipated forms, functionalities, technologies, and new typologies—many of which became trends years later. In his long career he was internationally involved for more than fifty years in the fields of industrial design, architecture and interior design.
From 1967 he was a member of ADI, the Association for Industrial Design, of which he was vice president from the 80s until the beginning of the 90s. He was an independent and unclassifiable figure. As a designer, his work was closely tied to exclusive collaborations with emerging companies of the time. These companies quickly distinguished themselves through unique products, making a significant contribution to the history of Italian design. He researched and was interested in prefabrication, creativity, and design matters, and with the group “Ricerche Non Finalizzate” – he took part in the expositions at the Triennale di Milano in 1968 and 1973.
As for architecture, his work found its best expression in the refurbishing of preexisting buildings, transformed in a functional and modern way. These renovations produced a new dialogue between the landscape and lands of the soul, often with the magic touch of contemporary art. For his research into the synthesis of form and function, he received the Compasso d’Oro award in 1979 for Metrosistema, a kitchen equipment system designed for homes and communities. He also earned two special mentions for other projects. A third mention was received in 1987, at the 14th edition of the award.