We predict this quartet of enduringly elegant seating will stand the test of time.

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Filo by Mattiazzi

Characterized by a simple beech frame, Mattiazzi’s Filo is the result of subtracting all but the essential while building up structural integrity. “Step by step,” explains co-designer Ronan Bouroullec, “we increased certain sections and modified the way they were linked. The assemblage of these elements arrives at an almost typographic work.” Indeed, the sturdy piece is a paragon of simplicity, but with a major dose of warmth added by the rope backrest.

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Middleweight by Karakter

The Italian super-lounge sofa and the boxy Danish couch are both reference points for Middleweight, Michael...