OverviewThe Genoa collection, designed by Cesare Ehr, includes the GENOA MET IM stool — a designer stool distinguished by a continuous one-line backrest formed from a single curved metal tube. In the IM version the curve continues to form integrated armrests, giving the piece a lightweight, linear profile suitable for contract and residential interiors; outdoor variants are also available.
Design & VersionsThe collection comprises:
- Stool (GENOA MET IM STOOL)
- Chair with armrests
- Outdoor versions (integral-body polyurethane variants and woven-back variants)
Materials & ConstructionKey material and construction details:
- Frame: powder-coated tubular metal (multiple standard and special colour finishes)
- Indoor seat: slightly curved ash wood (natural or painted) or upholstered seat (fabric, leather or eco-leather)
- Outdoor seat/version: integral body in polyurethane, mass painted in the mould
- Optional woven backrest for outdoor version: coloured rope for improved comfort and aesthetics
Finishes (selection)Representative finish categories and examples:
- Metal - Standard: BLACK RAL 9005, WHITE RAL 9016, BORDEAUX RAL 3004, TAUPE RAL 7006, ANTRACHITE LEAD, BRONZE BROWN
- Metal - Special: LIGHT GREY 7035, SILVER 9006, TRAFFIC GREY A 7042, TRAFFIC GREY B 7043, YELLOW RAL 1032, ROSE RAL 3015, BLUE RAL 5005, AVIO BLUE 5024
- Leather families: PANAMA, FLORIDA and multiple thick-leather ranges (numerous colour codes)
- ECO-LEATHER and fabric options available
Downloadable files & 3DTechnical resources provided:
- 3D models and CAD files in formats such as .3ds, .dwg, .dxf
- Zipped .OBJ archives and multiple 3D/CAD formats for integration with project workflows
- Technical sheets for upholstery and leather families
NotesThe Genoa outdoor chair/stool was presented at Salone del Mobile 2019. The design emphasises a continuous metal-tube backrest line and offers both indoor (wood or upholstered seat) and outdoor (integral polyurethane body or rope-woven back) solutions.
Technical Specifications- Designer: Cesare Ehr
- Article code: Art. 0049-MET-IM
- Denomination / family: GENOA
- Product: Genoa MET IM Stool (stool with armrest variant)
- Frame: powder-coated tubular metal (multiple RAL and special metal finishes)
- Indoor seat options: ash wood (natural or painted) or upholstered (fabric, leather, eco-leather)
- Outdoor seat options: integral polyurethane, mass painted in the mould; optional coloured rope woven backrest
- Available seat heights: approx. h66 and h76 variants (as per CAD/3D assets)
- Downloadable 3D/CAD formats: .3ds, .dwg, .dxf and zipped .OBJ archives
- Finishes: extensive metal RAL ranges, special metal finishes, multiple leather families (PANAMA, FLORIDA, thick leather ranges), eco-leather and fabric options
- Country / Brand: TrabÀ