Alki BIBOLINA Round oak table

During Milan Design Week, Alki invited Franco-Swiss designer Julie Richoz to add her fresh perspective to the co-operative’s know-how: the multi-piece Bibolina Collection is the fun and audacious result.‎ Playing on the contrast of materials – metal and solid oak – and colours, this collection with its elegant, pared-down lines comprises a chair and a system of tables.‎ Resolutely practical and functional (demountable, flat-pack delivery, stackable…), this is a straightforward collection by virtue of the logical construction of its products and integrated use of materials.‎ These versatile objects are in tune with the times and will be a pleasure to use… for a very long time.‎  The collaboration between Alki and Julie Richoz is first and foremost rooted in the Co-operative’s desire to add fresh perspective to its know-how working with solid wood.‎ As for Julie, she wanted to create a solid wood chair and so further explore the realm of cabinetmaking.‎ Captivated by Alki’s values and its unique traditions, she enthusiastically embarked on this new adventure.‎ The resulting Bibolina Collection, with its delicately elegant lines and subtle finishings, delivers an audacious inventiveness.‎