Originally designed in 1956 by architect Paolo Tilche, the REA chair embodies a harmonious balance between simplicity and expressive detail. With its clean silhouette and versatile presence, REA is equally at home indoors or on a patio, making it a design classic that transcends boundaries.
Its refined structure is built on a matte black painted steel frame, providing a graphic, architectural base. The caramel-coloured full-grain leather seat and backrest add warmth and texture, offering both visual and tactile richness.
Unfazed by trends or time, REA is more than just a chair—it’s an enduring object of design. A study in minimalism and materiality, it delivers both aesthetic presence and practical comfort, making it a natural fit for eclectic, modern living.
(1925 – 2003) Born in Egypt, he graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 1949 and immediately started working as an architect developing both residential and industrial buildings. In 1955, he opened Arform, a design store in Milan. At the same time, he worked intensively as a designer for important brands such as Ideal Standard, Guzzini, Bonacina. He later hosted “Il piacere della casa“, archetype of the TV show dedicated to design.
