Born in the 19th century and made famous by Michael Thonet with his bentwood chairs, Paglia di Vienna is a handwoven pattern crafted from rattan or rush fibres, creating a lightweight, durable geometric design. This iconic motif in European design has accompanied generations of furnishings, thanks to its balance of functionality and natural elegance.
Today, Enrico Colombo reinterprets this historic material with a contemporary twist. The company was the first to transform the traditional Paglia di Vienna weave into a true designer finish applied to furniture panels. This offering is part of the Press Wood collection, which features pressed wood surfaces capable of reproducing the texture both visually and to the touch.
The reinterpretation preserves the charm of the natural weave while evolving it into a more versatile, modern solution. The finish can be applied to panels in a variety of wood types, offering surfaces suited to contemporary furniture and interior design projects that seek a balance between historical reference and material innovation.
The result is Paglia di Vienna that not only evokes tradition but reinvents it as a contemporary design language, bringing character and warmth to any space.