Where Ideas Take Form
At Salone del Mobile 2025, Sentta didn’t just present furniture, we opened a window into the process, passion, and personality behind each design. Our exclusive “Conversations with the Designers” sessions gave visitors a rare opportunity to meet the brilliant creatives who bring Sentta’s vision to life. This article offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into those moments, full of insights, inspiration, and imagination. Rather than showcasing furniture as static art, Sentta presented it as a living process an outcome of ideas, interactions, and hands-on craftsmanship. These sessions provided an honest and personal perspective on how our design DNA is shaped by the people behind the pieces.
Why talk design?
At Sentta, we believe that storytelling deepens the connection between people and objects. These conversations were designed to:
-Share the philosophy behind our collections.
-Offer a direct link between designers and audience.
-Highlight the journey from concept to creation.
-Invite visitors into the emotional and technical layers of design.
The Minds Behind the Designs: Sentta’s 2025 Creators
Santiago Sevillano – Hook Armchair
Known for his mastery in balancing function with bold aesthetics, Santiago Sevillano’s Hook Armchair commands presence. With dynamic lines and ergonomic fluidity, designed with versatility in mind, it offers both visual strength and refined comfort. At iSaloni, its presence commanded attention—ideal for upscale hospitality venues or signature residential interiors.
Sevillano’s approach emphasized thoughtful curvature, inviting posture, and structural elegance. Throughout the event, he shared insights into balancing design intention with real-world use, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how Hook became a Sentta standout. Is designed to stand strong in large hospitality settings while offering an intimate, comfortable experience. Sevillano shared how he approached the design by imagining a space that invites conversation, both literally and in form. His intuitive understanding of how furniture interacts with its surroundings made Hook one of the fair’s centrepieces.
Sara Elizagarate – Papoula Lounge Chair
With Papoula, designer Sara Elizagarate infused poetic movement into structure. Inspired by the elegant form of the poppy flower, Papoula exudes softness, rhythm, and organic serenity. More than a lounge chair, it’s a sculptural presence that elevates the ambiance of both residential and commercial spaces.
Sara Elizagarate gave life to this vision through sweeping lines and an intuitive softness. The result: a sculptural yet accessible form that invites relaxation and visual appreciation alike.
Aitor Garcia de Vicuña – Carson Screen & Lynn Table
Visionary designer Aitor Garcia de Vicuña brought versatility and depth through two key pieces: the Carson Screen High and the Lynn Oval Table. Carson redefines the idea of division, using light, cut-outs, and texture to create interplay between spaces rather than isolation. Meanwhile, the Lynn Table merges organic curves with architectural clarity, making it an elegant focal point for dining areas. Aitor’s generosity in sharing his process helped visitors grasp how minimalism can hold emotional depth, and how form can speak with subtlety.
Aitor’s interaction with visitors helped unpack the complexity hidden within these calm, graceful silhouettes.
REPUBLIC OF II BY IV – Samara & Sierra Lounge Chairs
The Canadian design studio brought architectural elegance to life with Samara and Sierra. Both lounge chairs embody thoughtful structure, luxurious upholstery, and a distinct sculptural identity. Samara cradles the body with gentle curvature, while Sierra asserts itself with a bolder, geometric presence.
The Canadian studio duo shared their philosophy of blending sculptural silhouettes with human-centred design, resulting in elegant pieces like Samara and Sierra that invite both comfort and admiration.
Themes That Emerged from the Talks
From all conversations, a few recurring ideas stood out:
- Emotion in Design: Every piece in the 2025 collection originates from a place of feeling. Whether in a lounge chair’s embrace or a table’s rhythm, design here isn’t just visual it’s visceral. The designers all emphasized intuitive forms that respond to human emotion and comfort.
- Nature as Muse: From Papoula’s floral gestures to Lynn’s flowing silhouette, nature informed many of the pieces not through literal imitation, but through gesture, texture, and movement. These references brought warmth and softness to even the most structured forms.
- Design as Dialogue: Rather than isolated objects, these designs were conceived as elements in conversation with architecture. Carson redefines spatial flow, while Sierra frames an environment with sculptural clarity. This relational thinking positions each product as a contributor to the broader narrative of interior space.
- Craftsmanship Matters: Craftsmanship was a common thread throughout the discussions. Every designer touched on the value of detailing—not just in terms of aesthetic, but as a reflection of quality, care, and longevity. From precise upholstery to seamless joins, the making of each piece was treated with reverence.
A Living Design Language
Beyond the aesthetics, what truly came to life through these conversations was the interactivity and generosity of the designers themselves. Rather than presenting finished works from a distance, they opened about their processes, materials, challenges, and inspirations.
This exchange transformed Sentta’s stand into a living, breathing creative environment. Attendees didn’t just observe, they engaged, questioned, and connected. Whether speaking to a seasoned architect or a design student, the designers offered meaningful responses and sparked curiosity. It was a celebration of design not as a product, but as an ongoing dialogue.
Design with Heart and Voice
These conversations reminded us that Sentta isn’t just designing furniture we’re designing experiences
These designs are built to live beyond the showroom. They carry with them stories some personal, some shared but all embedded in their form. And as they enter new spaces across the globe, they continue to interact, not only with interiors, but with people.
As Sentta looks to the future, these creative partnerships and open conversations will remain central to our identity. We design with clarity and warmth with a commitment to not just create beautiful pieces, but meaningful ones.
Explore the full Sentta 2025 collection and stay inspired by the stories shaping each design.
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