the power of simplicity

Following in his father’s footsteps, Alexander Gufler initially began his creative career as a jewellery maker. Over time, however, his hands have breathed life into much bigger objects, many of which today adorn countless public and private spaces. One of the best known is undoubtedly the Merano armchair, introduced to the world ten years ago. Alexander Gufler speaks about his iconic chair and shares his views on design, prototypes, materials and the future.