Nannai Chair
Nannai Chair
In every rural Sardinian home, there are a few wooden, caned chairs that sit in a corner.
They are pulled out when visitors come over when the fire is lit, when it is time to sit in a circle and shell fava beans or crack open almonds. They come in various sizes, with older Sardinians preferring the smallest, child-sized chairs to perch on. Chiara Andreatti was inspired by the social aspect behind their use, and by the variations of design and decoration that can be found in historic versions. Her contemporary designs are enlarged versions - by maintaining the classic proportions while making them bigger overall, she has made them both important and comfortable. The decorations are directly inspired by her various experiences on the island, from visits to local weavers to handmade pasta (lorighittas) to the shapes of ancient talismans. For production, she worked with craftsman Pierpaolo Mandis. Pierpaolo is a third-generation woodworker and chairmaker from the hillside town of Mogoro who works alongside his brother-in-law. His father still goes every June to pick river reeds that will dry in the loft of their workshop before being soaked and hand-twisted to become the intricate weaving on Chiara’s chairs.
Designed by Chiara Andreatti and produced by Pierpaolo Mandis for Sardinian-based design publisher, Pretziada.
18.9" L x 18.5" W x 46.1" H
Chestnut, river reed canning
This item ships parcel via UPS, FedEx, or DHL, and a signature is required for packages valued over $200. Large quantities, however, may ship using one of our trusted freight carriers, for which a delivery appointment will need to be scheduled.
Please contact help@trnk-nyc.com with any additional questions regarding shipping or delivery.
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In every rural Sardinian home, there are a few wooden, caned chairs that sit in a corner.
They are pulled out when visitors come over when the fire is lit, when it is time to sit in a circle and shell fava beans or crack open almonds. They come in various sizes, with older Sardinians preferring the smallest, child-sized chairs to perch on. Chiara Andreatti was inspired by the social aspect behind their use, and by the variations of design and decoration that can be found in historic versions. Her contemporary designs are enlarged versions - by maintaining the classic proportions while making them bigger overall, she has made them both important and comfortable. The decorations are directly inspired by her various experiences on the island, from visits to local weavers to handmade pasta (lorighittas) to the shapes of ancient talismans. For production, she worked with craftsman Pierpaolo Mandis. Pierpaolo is a third-generation woodworker and chairmaker from the hillside town of Mogoro who works alongside his brother-in-law. His father still goes every June to pick river reeds that will dry in the loft of their workshop before being soaked and hand-twisted to become the intricate weaving on Chiara’s chairs.
Designed by Chiara Andreatti and produced by Pierpaolo Mandis for Sardinian-based design publisher, Pretziada.
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18.9" L x 18.5" W x 46.1" H
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Chestnut, river reed canning
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This item ships parcel via UPS, FedEx, or DHL, and a signature is required for packages valued over $200. Large quantities, however, may ship using one of our trusted freight carriers, for which a delivery appointment will need to be scheduled.
Please contact help@trnk-nyc.com with any additional questions regarding shipping or delivery.
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Pretziada is a Sardinia-based creative practice dedicated to preserving and reimagining the island’s cultural heritage through writing, photography, and contemporary design made with local artisans.
Founded by Kyre Chenven, a former New York set designer, and Ivano Atzori, an artist rooted in graffiti and contemporary art, Pretziada acts as a cultural bridge—documenting Sardinia’s traditions while developing new interpretations of classic forms. Research, storytelling, and collaboration remain central to their work.