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GIAN PAOLO MIGLIACCIO CEO OF ETHIMO by Marta Bernasconi
Above, Gian Paolo Migliaccio with Francesca Confidati, Brand Identity Manager for Ethimo Founded in 2009 in the province of Viterbo, Ethimo is a young company where the family’s long experience in the outdoor sector is joined by new managerial skills. Its products, created in collaboration with international designers, are available in over seventy countries.
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How does Ethimo express its idea of relaxation and outdoor living? All our collections close links with the natural world. The shapes, textures and colours are inspired by the harmonious contrasts so typical of the Mediterranean landscapes, expressing an idea of relaxation that’s most at home in open-air spaces. The details reflect the quality of the contemporary design and a constant endeavour to combine function and aesthetics. What types and materials interest you most? We choose materials for their technical and functional characteristics, their sustainability and their power to create a visual and tactile sensation of natural comfort and elegance. That’s why we emphasise high-end wood from FSC-certified sources with managed regrowth, recyclable synthetic fibres and environmentally-respectful paints and varnish. Every material is carefully selected and then worked using a combination of traditional artisanal techniques and cutting-edge technology. How is the world of high-end outdoor furnishings developing? The pandemic has reaffirmed the crucial role of the home and all other living spaces, and the outdoor environments have increased in importance. In line with the new requirements that have appeared over the past two years high-end furnishings must fulfil a promise of performance quality and an aesthetic where harmoniously blended shapes, colours and textures create a link with the landscape to create warmth and balance in a context of sustainability. What’s your involvement in the yacht-building sector? We have solid relationships with some of the world’s biggest yacht-building yards, large cruise companies and private owners. The materials we choose, like teak, metal and fabrics, are designed and processed to enable them to tolerate even the most extreme climate conditions. Our collections offer a wide range of solutions that answer the requirements of the nautical sector. We also work with yacht designers on custom and bespoke projects, applying our expertise to every yacht’s individual elements. Can you tell us anything about what you’re going to present in 2022? Now the international shows have started up again we want to highlight a fluid, modular outdoor living concept where a relationship with nature is expressed through welcoming shapes and select materials like teak, enamelled stones, artisanal mosaics, white marble and soft fabrics with striking colours and patterns. The chairs have generous proportions and transform into lounge beds at a touch. The dining sets are perfect for entertaining guests.