Nairobi is a beautiful coffee table by Baxter, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni in 2022. With its compact volumes and organic lines, the Nairobi exudes a presence that is both primal and sculptural, something immediately recognisable that belongs as much to the world of art objects as to that of furniture. Its sandblasted solid ash top, stained matte black, allows the grain of the wood to express itself fully. The material is alive, sensitive to light and time, no two Nairobi tables will ever look quite the same. It is precisely this organic, almost imperfect character that makes the piece so rich. The monolithic, solid and rounded legs anchor the table to the ground with a quiet strength, never tipping into heaviness. A slight mark of wear is visible on the top, barely noticeable, blending naturally into the sandblasted texture of the wood and taking nothing away from the character or elegance of the piece. The Nairobi belongs to the singular world of Baxter, an Italian house that has made wood and noble materials its preferred medium, and the passage of time its true philosophy. A table for those who love objects with a soul, and who know how to age with grace.
Born in Pisa, Roberto Lazzeroni studied art and architecture in Florence. From the outset, he has always shown an interest in the phenomena of both the conceptual art world and radical design.In the early 1980s, he began to take an interest in industrial and interior design, a specialisation that he defined as "fundamental" for the next approach to the world of the "industrial product".After the experience with Ceccotti Collezioni that began in 1988, Roberto Lazzeroni began collaborating also with many other important companies.As a connoisseur of the history of design and its associated signs, he is highly skilled at putting this knowledge into practice on a daily basis.Speaking of his own projects, Lazzeroni uses the expression "sentimental conception"; indeed, it is easy, even for the untrained eye, to see the tension between past and future in these works. Roberto Lazzeroni has an extremely dynamic career path that now allows him to be involved in various projects and obtain prestigious collaborations in contract design, interior design and art direction, in different parts of the world. The prizes he has won include: Techniques Discrètes (Paris, 1991), Conran Foundation Museum (London, 1992), Elegant Techniques (Chicago, 1992), La Fabbrica Estetica (Paris, 1993), Dall'Albergo alla Nave (Genoa, 1993), Costruire il mobile (Milan 1999).
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BAXTER MADE IN ITALY
The story of Baxter began with a true passion for leather, the brand’s emblematic material. Based in Lurago d’Erba, Baxter has established itself as a global leader in high-end Italian furniture and handcrafted luxury design. Its iconic collections include designer sofas, leather armchairs, and designer tables, making it an essential ambassador of “Made in Italy” worldwide. Baxter embodies the perfect balance between Italian artisanal tradition and contemporary innovation