The Vitturi Chair by ZAZA MAIZON
A Fusion of Saudi Elegance and Italian Craftsmanship
The Vitturi Chair by ZAZA MAIZON combines Saudi elegance with Italian craftsmanship, merging heritage, movement, and contemporary design.
Design and Inspiration
Designed by Saudi artist Abdulaziz Khalid Al Tayyash, the chair symbolizes a cross-cultural dialogue, blending Saudi symbolism with Italian artisanal skill. It is a sculptural depiction of movement, culture, and materiality.
Inspired by the shemagh (شماغ, pronounced /ʃɪˈmɑːɡ/), a traditional Saudi headcloth, its flowing folds and rhythmic gestures symbolize identity and refinement in Arab culture.
The Artistic Concept
Al Tayyash translates the kinetic energy of the shemagh, especially the nasfa (نسفة, pronounced /ˈnas.fa/), the quick flick used to adjust the fabric, into mirrored metal curves. These interact with light and motion, turning symbolism into sculpture.
Design Philosophy and Cultural Significance
The chair captures movement's vitality, with each curve flowing into the next, reflecting the shemagh’s rhythmic folds. It embodies Al Tayyash’s philosophy of uniting Saudi poetic expressiveness with Italy’s craftsmanship, mastery, and precision.
Summary
The Vitturi Chair merges Saudi cultural symbols and Italian artisanal mastery into a dynamic piece echoing movement and tradition in sculptural form.