Dafne Chairs

Gastone Rinaldi

The Dafne Chair, designed by celebrated Italian designer Gastone Rinaldi, is a brilliant example of form meeting function. Originally created in the late 1970s for his own company, Thema, this folding chair blends minimalist elegance with practical ingenuity. With its slim tubular steel frame and gently curved plywood seat, the Dafne chair has a distinctly light and airy appearance. Its sculptural silhouette—marked by sweeping lines and clean angles—captures the essence of Italian modernism while remaining highly functional. The arched backrest doubles as a convenient handle, making the chair easy to carry and store.