Studioutte: 001 ert

Alexander May Studio collaborated with Patrizio Gola and Guglielmo Giagnotti of Studioutte on a special edition of the studio's ert chair, a design rooted in formal rigour and graphic simplicity, echoing the structural vocabulary of De Stijl.

Reinterpreted through the lens of travel, abstraction, and exchange, the edition, titled 001 ert, adopted a high-gloss cerlacca lacquer, a deep red reminiscent of sealing wax. This surface treatment introduced warmth and tension to the otherwise austere composition, shifting the chair beyond function into the realm of sculptural artifact.

What began as a dialogue between friends became a meditation on movement, literal and emotional, and on how design can embody geography, friendship, and shared language across Los Angeles and Milan.

Location

Los Angeles / Milan

Year

2023

Role

Product Design, Curation, Creative Direction