Talking about furniture, there are some iconic styles that never fade; today we talk about a range of items with nostalgic appeal.
Modern design is essentially based on a characterful response to old styles, so dozens of historic designs were born between the 1960s and 1970s. Among the many, we have decided to tell you about the ‘Spaghetti’ style.
When a piece of furniture strikes us also from an emotional point of view, it means that the design is beyond perfection. For example, many of you will remember the chairs and loungers in ‘spaghetti’ style; threads of plastic stretched over a metal frame, the garden in the sun at grandparents’ house, summers with the family. Impressive, then, how a modern design element can bring back so many memories.
ProduceShop has included in its catalogue some very interesting pieces that recall this iconic design; seats, but not only, capable of combining comfort, functionality and beauty. Let’s read more about the best modern design furniture in the “spaghetti” style!
Modern but old-fashioned design
When the “design race” to come up with the most modern pieces began in the 1960s and 1970s, there was an explosion of models and shapes. New consumer materials (plastics and derivatives) made the struggle even more interesting; going against the great classics (essentially in wood) meant challenging an established tradition.
Masters of modern design in these years conceived some of the most iconic models of indoor and outdoor furniture; we’re not just talking about chairs and armchairs, but also tables, furniture, beds and accessories. So here we have a piece like the “spaghetti” style chair; the name itself recalls one of the most deeply rooted figures of Italy ever, the delicious local dish, as if to put a clear and significant signature on this type of product.
Many people remember them; in their grandparents’ garden, on the beaches and in the bathing establishments, in the house of some aunt, who uses them so as not to ruin the “good sofa” (properly wrapped). ProduceShop has selected not only chairs, but other elements to propose in its catalogue, to give customers a design product at an interesting price, but full of memories.
Design and materials
So what is it all about?
Certainly do not imagine a tangle of confused threads: that would not be our style.
The design of this kind of furniture is indeed named after the dish, but not for the inviting chaos of the many spaghetti noodles; let’s say that for the presence of numerous threads (or cords), it was the most direct and natural call (especially in the mind of an Italian designer).
Basically, these are metal structures or frames (steel or aluminium depending on the element), on which plastic threads are woven, normally PVC or synthetic rattan. When properly stretched, and following a specific design, if we are talking about seats, they guarantee not only a comfortable and relaxing support, but also an extremely safe and stable one; in case we are talking about other furniture, such as tables, the game offered by the interlacing of cords offers a solid base for glass, metal or wooden tops.
As well as being made of stainless metal, the structures are often painted and treated to resist atmospheric agents and adverse conditions (we are often talking about outdoor furniture); the freedom of choice of colours is also repeated for the creasing, which is always offered in several variants.
Versatility is the key word!
Since these are very special pieces of furniture, the question almost comes naturally: are they for indoor or outdoor use?
As with many other products in the ProduceShop catalogue, we leave it up to you to make your own choice. For many, their natural position is in the garden or the courtyard, but many also like to use them indoors. If we take, for example, the Spaghetti chair, or its variant Spaghetti Dark, we are sure to find at least one in many homes of elderly people (but not only); the comfort offered by the flexible seat of the cords, combined with the comfort of the pop-up footrest, makes it one of the best-selling products in the sector.
If we then turn to solutions such as the Flaw garden set, formed of two Acapulco Sunflower chairs and a Rose table, it goes without saying that it will give its best in the garden; however, nothing prevents you from using it for a study with a modern design or a very bright room for a holiday home!
So what are you waiting for? We’ve told you a story, now it’s up to you to make it come true! Choose one (or more) of our Spaghetti Modern Design items and have fun with colours and decoration!
