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.