Laurel Armchair

Laurel Armchair by Giampiero Tagliaferri for Minotti draws on Mid-Century forms and stylistic cues to create a design that feels at once unique and timeless. The shell — available in wood or upholstered in leather — cradles the tailored seat and back cushions, then rises up to support the soft, enveloping cushioning of the armrests.

The back has real personality: a fabric or leather band, styled like a martingale, is fixed between two precious metal studs on the sides of the shell. The swivel base is formed of folded metal spokes on a vertical support, giving the piece a quiet, sculptural anchor. In the leather version especially, the shell is crafted with high-end leather-goods techniques — sections joined by precise vertical seams and couture-inspired detailing — making Laurel as refined from behind as it is from the front.

Materials

• Curved plywood shell in palisander Santos, Canaletto walnut, or brushed ash — or beech upholstered in Nature Leather
• Variable-density foam seat; backrest with metal insert and fire-resistant foam
• Cushions encased in breathable, hypoallergenic cotton for added softness
• Bent-aluminium armrests in integral-skin foam
• Signature rear band in matching fabric or leather, with double foam insert
• Swivel base of folded metal spokes in Black Coffee or polished chrome
• 360° swivel with return; PVC glides
• Removable cushion and armrest covers (leather-clad shell not removable)
• FSC®-certified wood components