{"title":"Roberto Matta","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eFrom Canvas to Chair: The MAgriTTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong \u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e’s most iconic contributions to the world of design is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"MAgriTTA seat in polyurethane upholstered with bouclé wool\" href=\"\/products\/gufram-magritta-seat-in-polyurethane-upholstered-with-boucle-wool\"\u003eMAgriTTA seat in polyurethane upholstered with bouclé wool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Created as a tribute to \u003cstrong\u003eRené Magritte\u003c\/strong\u003e, the seat is a whimsical embodiment of surrealist principles: a green bowler hat forms the backrest, while the cushion is shaped like a red apple. Upholstered in bouclé wool and crafted in polyurethane, the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA chair\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Matta\u003c\/strong\u003e’s ability to bring visual metaphor into the everyday. Both an object of comfort and a sculptural provocation, it has become one of the most recognizable pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e collection and a highlight of radical Italian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eSurrealism in Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e saw design not as a departure from art, but as an extension of it. His \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"innovative designer furniture pieces\" href=\"\/collections\/furniture\"\u003einnovative designer furniture pieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA seat\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflect the same tensions found in his paintings: between organic and synthetic, stable and chaotic. With its bold symbolism and dreamlike shape, the chair is more than an homage to surrealism: it’s an invitation to rethink how we interact with form and meaning. Often exhibited in museums and design fairs, the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA by Roberto Matta\u003c\/strong\u003e has become a collector’s item sought after by design enthusiasts and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Legacy Across Disciplines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his life, \u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e’s work navigated between mediums, constantly challenging the boundaries of artistic convention. His journey through \u003cstrong\u003edesign history\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals a commitment to imagination and transformation. While many know him for his expansive canvases, his influence also lives on through radical design, where the surreal becomes inhabitable. References to the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA price\u003c\/strong\u003e or inquiries on where to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Matta\u003c\/strong\u003e designs online\u003c\/strong\u003e reflect the continued resonance of his aesthetic in today’s interiors for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer seating\" href=\"\/collections\/chairs-and-armchairs\"\u003edesigner seating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eMatta’s Enduring Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e’s biography is a testament to a life devoted to creation: one that continues to influence contemporary visual culture. As a \u003cstrong\u003esurrealist designer\u003c\/strong\u003e, his collaborations with \u003cstrong\u003eGufram\u003c\/strong\u003e opened new pathways for functional art. The \u003cstrong\u003eGufram MAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e chair remains one of the most playful and conceptually rich objects in modern furniture design and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"creative armchairs\" href=\"\/collections\/armchairs-and-sofa\"\u003ecreative armchairs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its layered symbolism and tactile absurdity, it encapsulates \u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e’s enduring desire to collapse the walls between body, space, and psyche. Today, his legacy endures not just in galleries, but in the very objects we choose to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gufram-magritta-seat-in-polyurethane-upholstered-with-boucle-wool","title":"Gufram MAgriTTA seat in polyurethane upholstered with bouclé wool","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking examples of how art and design can merge into a single vision. Conceived in the early 1970s by Chilean artist and designer \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roberto Matta\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-roberto-matta\"\u003eRoberto Matta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this extraordinary piece was created as a tribute to the surrealist master René Magritte. By merging two of Magritte’s most recurring symbols, the black bowler hat and the green apple, \u003cstrong\u003eMatta\u003c\/strong\u003e gave shape to an ironic yet profound \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer seating by Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-seating\"\u003edesigner seating by Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that challenges conventions while captivating with its playful symbolism. The surreal form transforms the familiar into the extraordinary, embodying the essence of Radical Italian Design while simultaneously paying homage to one of the greatest artistic movements of the twentieth century.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eMaterials and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eGufram MAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of soft \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e, a material central to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram\"\u003eGufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s radical experimentation, upholstered with elastic fabric or bouclé wool to ensure both comfort and elegance. Despite its lightness, the chair has a sculptural solidity that makes it stand out as both an everyday object and a collectible artwork. Each piece is meticulously finished by hand, with artisanal precision that preserves the richness of its surreal imagery. Available in vivid colours such as green, orange, and red, the \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Matta chair\u003c\/strong\u003e adapts to different interior styles, whether bold and eclectic or minimalist and contemporary, while always remaining a provocative centerpiece.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Dialogue Between Icons\u003c\/h2\u003e\nMore than just a seat, the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e establishes a direct dialogue with the history of art and the radical Italian design scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It resonates with other revolutionary creations such as the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Studio 65 x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-studio-65\"\u003eStudio 65 x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e icons (Bocca, Capitello) or with eclectic works by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guido Drocco \u0026amp; Franco Mello x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-guido-drocco-franco-mello\"\u003eGuido Drocco \u0026amp; Franco Mello x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Maurizio Cattelan \u0026amp; Pierpaolo Ferrari x Gufram\" href=\"\/collections\/gufram-maurizio-cattelan-pierpaolo-ferrari\"\u003eMaurizio Cattelan \u0026amp; Pierpaolo Ferrari x Gufram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating combinations that blur the boundaries between the surreal and the functional. Whether placed in a private living room, exhibited in a museum, or showcased in a hospitality project, the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e never fails to intrigue, seduce, and provoke reflection.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eA Collectible Tribute to Surrealism\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo own the \u003cstrong\u003eGufram MAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e means embracing one of the most fascinating intersections of surrealist art and radical Italian design. It is not merely a \u003cstrong\u003esurrealist design furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e piece but a symbolic tribute to creativity without limits. Both playful and profound, it continues to inspire new generations of designers, architects, and collectors. As a collectible object, the \u003cstrong\u003eMAgriTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e encapsulates irony, poetry, and imagination, confirming itself as an enduring masterpiece where design becomes art and art becomes part of everyday life.","brand":"GUFRAM","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":52708093559114,"sku":"gufr-magritta-seduta-G29100-verde","price":4825.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":52708093591882,"sku":"gufr-magritta-seduta-G29110-arancio","price":4825.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52708093624650,"sku":"gufr-magritta-seduta-G29120-rosso","price":4825.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/gufram-magritta-seating-G29100-green-1.webp?v=1784646744"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/collections\/designer-roberto-matta.webp?v=1756886168","url":"https:\/\/hiolaena.com\/collections\/designer-roberto-matta.oembed","provider":"ShopDecor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}