Paolo Salvadè was born in Cantù, in the province of Como, where he continues to live and work. His practice is primarily in industrial design, shaped by a district where working with metal, wood, upholstery and both traditional and technological materials is part of the local culture. That shared ground connects him directly with Riva 1920, a company rooted in the same town. His Ugo Bench (2015) is made from a single block of scented cedar, and its sculpted shape takes its cue from the animal world. Carved rather than assembled, the bench reads as a figure as much as a seat, its form drawn out of the solid timber. Ugo is suited to both interior and outdoor settings and is produced in several lengths, from 140 to 240 cm.
