Locus Solus Gae Aulenti, set of 2 green benches. The “Locus Solus” set captures Gae Aulenti’s refined aesthetic and conceptual innovation. Each bench is a small masterpiece of design, characterized by clean lines, harmonious proportions and a sturdy structure that blends form and function in perfect harmony. Cushions with original motifs from the 70s. The choice of high-quality materials highlights Aulenti’s commitment to craftsmanship excellence and durability.
The Locus Solus Series represents one of the most original expressions of Italian design of the second half of the twentieth century. Designed in 1967 by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, the collection was born as an innovative system of outdoor furniture and garden furniture, capable of combining formal experimentation, visual culture and functionality. The name Locus Solus Series derives from the novel of the same name by Raymond Roussel, immediately suggesting an imaginative and conceptual dimension. Locus Solus Gae Aulenti was born at a time of great design transformation. In collaboration with the School of Art of Pistoia, Gae Aulenti develops a project that overcomes the limits of traditional functionalism, introducing a freer, more ironic and experimental vision. The Locus Solus Gae Aulenti Chairs and the other elements of the series reinterpret the language of tubular metal typical of the Sixties, transforming it into a real aesthetic statement. The sinuous and light shapes become a refined parody of rationalism, with a clear reference to the culture of pataphysics and Pop Art. A fundamental precedent is the Sgarsul chair, from which the designer takes the concept of dynamic structure, but translates it into a contemporary and industrial key.
