Zinta modular seating by Arper with visible wooden shell in a canteen

The Eating version of Zinta upholsters nothing at all

Arper

Lievore Altherr Molina

Zinta 4404
Zinta 4404 An icon of Italian design
£ 12,301

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Trade terms for professionals and design studios

Every modular seating system arrives with a padding chart. Zinta starts one step earlier, because its Eating version can be specified with the shell left completely visible — no pad on the seat, no pad on the back, nothing to re-cover in five years. What is left is the wooden body itself, available in various finishes and carried by a metal frame, which is the part the producer describes as warm and durable at the same time. For a canteen or a fast-turnover dining area that is a maintenance decision more than an aesthetic one: a surface that is wiped rather than laundered. The same Eating version also exists with a pad applied to the seating surface, and the collection continues with Lounge and Waiting, each with its own padding logic; every version accepts fabrics, leathers and coated fabrics. Which of the seven configurations belongs in which room is the only real decision here, and it is the one La Mercanti writes down for you.

Technical information based on data declared by the manufacturer.

Collection: Zinta — modular seating system; wooden shell in various finishes on a metal frame, linear and corner configurations of variable length, from a single sofa to a composed run

Designer: Lievore Altherr Molina, 2014

Producer: Arper

Versions: Lounge — padding on the seat with visible backrest, or on seat and backrest; optional armrest with cushion · Eating — visible shell, or pad applied to the seating surface · Waiting — seat and backrest pads in two versions, single-piece or multi-piece; optional armrest acting as a seat divider

Published compositions: Zinta #60175 (Lounge) · #60202 · #60210

Upholstery: wide range of fabrics, leathers and coated fabrics, on all versions

Award: ADI Design Index (2015)

Certifications declared by the producer: GREENGUARD Gold Certification · EPD certification

Resources: 3D file (3DS) downloadable from the producer's resources area without registration

Applications declared: from contract to residential — waiting areas, hospitality spaces, offices, collaborative areas, break areas, restaurants and domestic interiors

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FAQ

Can the seating be ordered with no upholstery at all?
Yes, in the Eating version with the shell left visible. The same version is also available with a pad applied to the seating surface if some comfort is wanted.
What is the shell made of?
A wooden body available in various finishes, supported by a metal frame; the producer describes the pairing as a balance between warmth and durability.
Which versions make up the collection?
Three: Lounge, Eating and Waiting. They share the same seating system and differ in how the padding is arranged.
What certifications does the producer declare?
GREENGUARD Gold and an EPD certification are listed on the product documentation; the list of covered items is confirmed by the producer.
Is a 3D file available for planning?
A 3DS file is published in the producer's resources area and can be downloaded without registration, together with images and PDFs.

How to measure a room before composing Zinta

Five steps that turn a floor plan into a composition that fits the walls it has.

Measure the wall, not the sofa
Start from the clear run available between door frames, radiators and skirting: the Zinta composition is built to that number, not the other way round.
Mark where people walk
Draw the circulation lines first; whatever remains is where the seating can sit without narrowing a passage.
Check what stands behind
If the composition is not against a wall, the back of Zinta will be seen from the room: decide the finish knowing it faces someone.
Note the doors and the lift
Take the width of the narrowest opening on the delivery route before the order, not on delivery day.
Send the plan with the numbers on it
With the run and the openings written on the drawing, the composition comes back specified version by version.

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