YARD DAYBED

Designer: Francesco Rota
Francesco Rota graduated in industrial design from the Art Centre College of Design in 1994. Since opening his own studio in 1998, he has operated in many different areas of the world of design. He works on products, furniture, lighting, showrooms, offices, private homes and furnishings for a number of large clients, including: Alchemy, Arketipo, Bals Tokyo, Barilla, Fiat, Frag, John Richmond, Knoll International, Living Divani, L’Oreal Paris, Malo, Martini & Rossi, Mercedes Benz, Paola Lenti, Oluce, Versus. Francesco Rota was awarded 2 Honorable Mentions for the Golden Compass with the Island and Linea products that are part of the Historical Collection of the ADI Golden Compass Award. His work has been exhibited in St. Etienne Biennale du Design, Hannover Messe, the Milan Triennale, Venaria Reale, Royal Academy of Arts, London, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, District Design Miami, Biltmore Fashion Park, Phoenix, Moss, New York, York Connection, New Material , Venice Architecture Biennale, the Venice Film Festival and Bellerive Museum, Zurich. Since May 2004, he has been teaching the Master of Research Study Program in Industrial Design at the European Institute of Design.
Manufacturer: Lema Mobili
LEMA was the first company in Italy to create custom modular systems for the furniture. This concept allowed Lema to create a complete range for the home that can be arranged according to personal taste and requirements. This is LEMA Casa, where design is free from restrictions and characterized by a lived-in atmosphere, thanks to the impeccable quality and elegance of the single pieces. These creations live in harmony, able to adapt freely and naturally in every home worldwide. Woods, glass and metals worked in different ways create these impeccably designed items, giving a modern interpretation of the every day furniture and demonstrating the essence of Made in Italy.

Manufacturer	Lema Mobili
Design	Francesco Rota