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Follesa
Stefano

ITALY  
Stefano Follesa

1959 Cagliari (Sardinya)
Architect and Designer. Was a mediocre student at the secondary school. In 1979 he moved to Florence where he studied at the University Department of Architecture, graduating in 1988.
In 1998 he founded the Atelier Metafora studio, a firm wich works in the area of industrial design, interior design and architecture, working with this brand for some years, and taking part in many shows of design and architecture in Europe.
At the end of Atelier Metafora he opened his studio in Florence and is now working with the firm 'Stefano Follesa & Associates'.
From 1990 till today he works in the academic sphere where he is now working as teacher of Interior Design for the Industrial Design Department of the University of Florence. He lives near Florence with his wife Angela and their two daughters Martina e Chiara.
Is considered one of the most preminent designers of his house. His products and projects have been selected for exhibitions in several European Countries. He collaborates with some furnishing firms, such as Anthologie Quartett, Barbini, Cassetti, Artieri Alabastro, Fattori, Ceranima, Morelato, Genius, Equipe and Montagnani. Some of his works where published on the national and international magazines. He has won several design awards and has been portrayed in many design publications.
Stefano Follesa & Associates
via Fratelli Cairoli 17
50019 Sesto Fiorentino - Firenze
ITALY
T +39 055 3850815
F + 39 055 442256
[email protected]




'A Petit Giallo' Tea Set Courtesy Fatto ad Arte

'A Petit Giallo' Tea Set


D E S I G N E R
Stefano Follesa

P R O D U C E R

Fatto ad arte Edizioni, Italy
2002

M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
porcelain
length: 22 cm - height: 16 cm
'A Petit Giallo' is a tea set in ceramic composed of a double body, containing a sphere inside the teapot. The realization has been made by Sandro Da Boit from the company Ceranima.
 
'Blue' Lamp Courtesy Ellequattro

'Blue' Lamp


D E S I G N E R
Stefano Follesa

P R O D U C E R

Ellequattro Illuminazione, Italy
1996

M A T E R I A L
enameled metal
The Blue lamp is inspired by the suggestion of a suspended paper sheet.
It has been studied for the lighting of a famous restaurant in Tuscany.
 
'Dafne' Vase Courtesy Cassetti

'Dafne' Vase


D E S I G N E R
Stefano Follesa

P R O D U C E R

Cassetti, Italy
1989

M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
galvanized metal
height: 36 cm length: 12 cm
'Dafne' is a vase composed of three legs of metal which hold a double body. It is one of the first objects designed with the firm Atelier Metafora. It has been in production from 1989 to 1996 by the compamy Montagnani in Florence and after by Cassetti.
 
'Martina' Lamp Courtesy Cassetti

'Martina' Lamp


D E S I G N E R
Stefano Follesa

P R O D U C E R

Cassetti, Italy
1994

M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
birch
height:54 cm - diameter: 20 cm
The lamp has been designed for Follesa's daughter's first birthday.
It is based on the idea of a cone made of glass which becomes transparent to show the sinuous wood body form.
 

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