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Monkey: a symbolic theme that inspires and enchants
An exotic element that evokes the Oriental nature and the theme of travel.
Eclectic emblem with a thousand facets, the monkey is protagonist of Etro Home Interiors’ creative universe. Expressing the different souls and inspirations that characterize the brand, the monkey can be found in the pieces of the collection as an exotic element that evokes the Oriental nature and the theme of travel, at the base of the nomadic and psychedelic theme, and at the same time it is an iconic and ironic element that recalls the Surrealist world, more specifically the works of artists of the ’20 and ‘30.
A purely decorative element in Frida chair, or with a functional purpose in Janis sideboard and cabinet, where it is used as a handle or knob, the brass monkey is a decorative embellishment that tells about the beauty of Italian artisan tradition. The monkey is in fact obtained through the casting technique: a manufacturing process based on antique skills handed down for centuries and characterized by an important artisan component. Thanks to its elegance and resistance, the brass casting has always been used for the creation of prestigious furnishings and decorative elements.
The brass monkey is a decorative embellishment that tells about the beauty of Italian artisan tradition.
