The limited-edition collection of lounge chairs manufactured by Zanotta is inspired by the iconic Sacco and commissioned by Bottega Veneta Creative Director, Matthieu Blazy
Miami Beach, FL – December 2024 – Following its exclusive preview at Bottega Veneta’s Summer 25 fashion show, The Ark makes its debut at Design Miami. The groundbreaking collaboration between Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta and renowned design brand Zanotta is on display to the public from 3 to 8 December.
The Ark is inspired by Zanotta’s iconic Sacco chair. Originally conceived in 1968 by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro, the Sacco is characterised by its softness, adaptability, and anti-formalism — qualities that also distinguish Bottega Veneta bags.
Commissioned by Bottega Veneta Creative Director Matthieu Blazy and meticulously crafted by Zanotta, the Ark reimagines the Sacco in animal-shaped designs. Bridging fashion, art, and design, these whimsical pieces embody a spirit of playfulness, while honouring the enduring appeal and inspiration of Gatti, Paolini, and Teodoro’s iconic chair.
The Ark includes 15 distinct animal designs in various colourways, from a dog and a rabbit to a fox, elephant, and whale. Each piece exemplifies Bottega Veneta’s dedication to innovative craft, paired seamlessly with Zanotta’s commitment to avant-garde design.
A light grey rabbit and a white chicken from The Ark are available exclusively at Design Miami.
Visitors are also invited to experience the collection firsthand at Bottega Veneta’s Miami store, where select editions are showcased in a dedicated display for the duration of the fair.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, December 3
Members Preview 11am-1pm
Collectors Preview 1pm-7pm
Press Preview 2pm-7pm
Wednesday, December 4
VIP Preview 11am-1pm
Public Show Days
Wednesday December 4, 1pm-7pm
Thursday December 5, 11am-7pm
Friday December 6, 11am-7pm
Saturday December 7, 11am-7pm
Sunday December 8, 11am-6pm
ABOUT ZANOTTA
Zanotta is designed by passion – bolstered by a pioneering approach and inspired by radical design ideas.
Internationally recognised as one of the most iconic Italian design brands in the world, Zanotta has always been a catalyst of ideas, people, creativity, and research. Zanotta is a company with a strong design vision, future-oriented, and a strong attention to culture and a pinch of irony. Originally specialised in tailored upholstery, over the years, Zanotta has opened up to the realisation of design objects for the home.
The numerous products in the collection, realised by the great masters and contemporary designers – including Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti, Marco Zanuso, Ettore Sottsass, Alfredo Häberli, Ross Lovegrove, Ora Ïto, Philippe Nigro, Philippe Malouin, Muller Van Severen, Calvi Brambilla, Zaven among others – are timeless icons exhibited in the most important museums in the world and recognised by several international awards.
Founded by Aurelio Zanotta in 1954, the brand has stood out as a promoter of the democratic language and “extra-ordinary everyday life”, a pioneer of innovative and sometimes disruptive projects. Zanotta’s production is entirely made in Italy, mainly in the workshop of Nova Milanese, and is in constant development of material quality and sustainable processes. The headquarters also hosts Zanotta: Lab, an exhibition and experiential hub designed to share skills, values, behaviours, and strategies. In addition to the collection, Zanotta Edizioni is a limited selection of handmade collectible works, which combine design with applied art.
Since the 1960s, Zanotta has conquered the international scene with emblematic and timeless objects, innovative in terms of aesthetic and functional research, as well as in the attention to the values of quality and Italian know-how. 2023 marked a new chapter in the history of Zanotta with the acquisition of the brand by Cassina, followed by the opening of a new flagship store in Milan in 2024, launched on the occasion of the company’s 70th Anniversary. zanotta.com
ABOUT BOTTEGA VENETA
Inspiring individuality with innovative craft since 1966, creativity lies at the heart of Bottega Veneta. Born in Vicenza, the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products, Bottega Veneta is as much a feeling as an aesthetic. www.bottegaveneta.com
ABOUT DESIGN MIAMI
Design Miami connects the world through extraordinary collectible design, with live fairs that bring together galleries, designers, brands, experts, collectors, and enthusiasts. Each edition of Design Miami features museum-quality 20th and 21st-century furniture, lighting, and objets d’art from the world’s top, expertly vetted galleries, in addition to showcasing immersive design collaborations with celebrated brands. Design Miami’s flagship fairs take place alongside Art Basel in Miami, Florida, each December, in Basel, Switzerland, each June, and in Paris, France, each October as well as in Los Angeles in May. To learn more about the 20th edition of Design Miami, please visitwww.designmiami.com
