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Impulse Days at BCN: creativity, design and sustainability at our showroom in Barcelona, Spain

Posted on 25 de February de 202528 de May de 2025 by esPattio Marketing

In the world of furniture design, innovation and contact with users are the keys to constant evolution. That’s why esPattio and Forma 5 have organised the Impulso Days, an exclusive event where we bring together professionals from the fields of architecture, interior design and distribution to exchange ideas, present new products and strengthen relationships.

Every interior design project faces the challenge of finding office furniture and soft seating that combines aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. At this conference, we opened the doors of our Barcelona showroom to offer unique experiences that will help you make decisions and discover the next additions to our catalogue.

Want to know what happened at the event and how we made contact with industry experts? Read on and immerse yourself in the Impulse Days experience.

Amivera

Bow Lounge

Brisa

Platero

Libro

Amivera

Bow Lounge

Brisa

Platero

Libro

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A showroom turned into a design meeting point

The esPattio and Forma 5 showroom at 214 Valencia Street has been transformed into an epicentre of creativity and networking.

For weeks we have welcomed clients and professionals from Spain and abroad to present the latest innovations in design furniture and create synergies in a relaxed atmosphere.

Participants not only had the opportunity to see our current catalogue, but also had exclusive access to prototypes and new products not yet launched on the market, such as the Baelo table collection, the new version of the Amivera table and the future Aldea armchair, as well as taking part in a social media competition to win a Platero!

An immersive experience: creativity, colour and craftsmanship

At Impulse Days, we did not limit ourselves to showing our designs, but invited visitors to immerse themselves in the creative and artisanal process behind each piece of designer furniture.

Through various interactive workshops, professionals from the sector were able to experience first-hand what it means to create, personalise and assemble multifunctional furniture.

Colourimetry workshop: the art of capturing the essence of colour

Colour is part of our identity. That’s why we organised a workshop where the participants became real artists, why not! They mixed acrylics under a stopwatch to achieve the tones closest to the esPattio colour palette (and it was very, very good).

The experience was not only fun, but also allowed them to understand the importance of visual harmony in furniture design and how colour influences the perception of space.

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Upholstering a Bow Lounge: the precision of craftsmanship

What does it take to upholster a Bow Lounge chair? More patience and skill than you might think!

In this workshop, participants put themselves in the shoes of the craftsmen who work every day to produce our designs.

They experienced first-hand how to tighten the fabric, how to make sure there are no wrinkles in the upholstery, how and where to place the flanges, etc.

Of course, this whole experience was led by our sales team, so they weren’t doing it completely on their own (seriously, doing it completely on your own at first is very difficult).

In this way, the people who took part were able to appreciate the craftsmanship and quality behind each piece.

Assembling a Marina chair: the design in your hands

The Marina chair is synonymous with versatility and elegance, but what’s behind its assembly?

In this workshop, we invite you to assemble one of our star chairs and understand every piece, every joint and every detail that makes this collection ideal for restaurants, hotels and coworking spaces. Here are some pictures!

A green approach: from recycled materials to small gestures that make a difference

At esPattio and Forma 5 Group, we believe that sustainability is not just about big speeches, but also about the small details that make a real difference. During the Impulse Days, not only did we show our progress in sustainable design, but we also made sure that everyone who attended took a little piece of this philosophy home with them.

Recycled materials that bring our creations to life

We have long been committed to fabrics and materials with a positive impact, and at this event we presented new sustainable finishes that are already part of our catalogue:

Just & Renewed Loop, the new fabrics from our supplier Gabriel, made from recycled materials and designed to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing design or quality.
Recycled plastic in the Amivera table, one of the great novelties of the event, whose top is made of plastic waste and fishing nets recycled by Gravity Wave, transforming marine pollution into designer furniture.
Recycled plastic sheets in the Libro bookcase, created in collaboration with PLASTICPeople, which transforms waste into stylish and functional pieces.

Gifts with a story: when sustainability becomes a unique detail

But we didn’t want sustainability to be just about the products on display… we wanted everyone to experience it first hand! That’s why every attendee received gifts made from recycled materials, demonstrating that even small gestures can make a difference:

Recycled fabric pencil cases and bags, made from leftovers from our production and given new life as a practical accessory with a story.
Leather key rings from Ubrique, handmade in artisan leather workshops such as Villagrán Leather from the same leather scraps we use in products such as Brisa or Platero. And best of all, everyone had to make their own!

Responsible manufacturing and commitment to local suppliers

Beyond recycling, we believe in the importance of supporting local manufacturing. Instead of relying on off-site production with high transport impacts, we work with nearby workshops and manufacturers that allow us to:

Reduce our carbon footprint by minimising the movement of materials.
Promote the circular economy by reusing fabrics and materials that would otherwise be discarded.
Support local craftsmanship by working with small, specialist workshops that add unique value to each piece.

During the Impulse Days conference, we didn’t just talk about sustainability, we made it tangible. As well as learning about our materials and processes, attendees were able to participate in the creation of products made from recycled materials, such as the key rings, and understand first-hand the importance of each decision in furniture design.

📢 Read more about our commitment to sustainability and responsible design in our Green Pledge.

Impulse Days Conference: the start of a tradition

The success of this event motivates us to continue creating unique experiences for the office furniture and soft seating sector.

The great reception and interest generated confirm that Impulse Days is here to stay, consolidating itself as an annual benchmark in the world of design and architecture.

💡 Do you want to be part of the next editions?

📩 Contact our sales team to find out how our products can transform your projects.

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Behind Baelo product design: Archirivolto Design

Posted on 25 de January de 202510 de February de 2025 by esPattio Marketing

In an exclusive interview, the Italian designers explain every detail behind esPattio’s new launch: the Baelo range of meeting tables.

Archirivolto Design is an Italian design studio founded in 1983 by Marco Pocci and Claudio Dondoli. Today, it has six partners, including Cristian Gori, the creative director of Baelo, who joined the firm in 1996.

Archirivolto’s core business is furniture design, particularly chairs and tables. Its designs stand out for being simple and lightweight, as well as for their emotional impact. The products also aim to be aesthetically pleasing and “democratic”, i.e. available to any audience.

In an interesting conversation, this prestigious Italian studio will explain all the details, secrets and questions behind Baelo, the meeting table that is its first design for the soft seating brand inspired by the South.

Interested in what they told us? Join us for a short read and become a Baelo expert!

Archirivolto Design: “Customers are looking for furniture that is immediately understandable, easy to manage and transformable”

According to Archirivolto Design, Baelo is “a range of meeting tables designed for corporate offices, which stands out for its base made using the rotomoulding technique”. Despite its corporate design, Archirivolto Design emphasises that “it is also perfect for use in the food service industry, such as hotels, cafés and restaurants. It’s so flexible that it could even be used in the home!”.

And its adaptability is one of the great strengths of this range of meeting tables. Baelo can be adapted to almost anyone’s needs. It is available as a round, rectangular or square table, with one, two or three bases, elliptical or barrel-shaped, and even as a high table.“Customers are looking for furniture that is immediately understandable, easy to manage and transformable, furniture that can seamlessly blend into spaces and architecture” explained Archirivolto Design when we asked them about Baelo’s ability to adapt to all types of spaces.

Baelo also stands out for “the simplicity of its structure, assembly and modularity” as well as the possibility of being electrified, a feature made possible by the hollow shape of its base, and the multiple lacquers for its base and tabletop finishes.

Despite its many qualities, for Archirivolto Design, Baelo’s most important role is its ability to relate to people’s needs to create the perfect room. “We would like Baelo to generate the feeling that each person is relating to the right object, finding it comfortable and satisfying their needs”, explained the design studio directors.

Archirivolto Design: “Baelo adds the touch of home needed to give warmth to an office setting”

The entire design process required extensive research. Baelo needed “the repeated creation of prototypes” which eventually allowed Archirivolto Design “to optimise the project” to achieve the Baelo we know today.

Archirivolto Design expects Baelo to be a range of tables that adds unique value to the sector, with its own identity that will make it one of esPattio’s star products. For Archirivolto Design, Baelo “has added the touch of home needed to give warmth to an office setting, which is often cold and impersonal”.

As well as innovating in the world of meeting tables, Baelo has excellent sustainability credentials. It is designed to be fully recyclable. 100% of its cardboard, wood, steel and polyethylene are recyclable, making it a product whose life cycle can be repeated at least six times. In addition, the rotomoulding technique used to produce its base eliminates almost all of the waste derived from manufacturing, avoiding the environmental impact of a material as long-lasting as plastic.

Archirivolto Design’s preferred finishes for Baelo

As you might expect, Baelo brings out the best of esPattio and its parent company, Forma 5. Baelo offers a huge number of colours and finishes that make it a completely customisable meeting table for any person or space.

Within its range of possibilities, Baelo’s base, created in white, black or grey after rotomoulding, can then be lacquered in all the colours offered by esPattio for this range. Also, its tabletops can be made from wood, lacquered wood, Fénix board, Dekton board or marble.

For some of the Archirivolto Design team, dark colours are best for the Baelo base, such as Black, Sombre or Alcázar, due to their resemblance to anthracite. “They are colours that clarify the shape and really enhance the piece’s surface”, the Italian designers explained to us. On the other hand, another part of the team prefers “wood finishes, adding warmth to the product and combining it with equally warm colours at the base“. Two radically different preferences that Baelo can deliver due to its wide range of colours and its many finishes.

esPattio and Archirivolto Design, a promising future

Baelo is the first design by Cristian Gori, Marco Pocci, Claudio Dondoli and the rest of the team of designers at Archirivolto Design for esPattio, a partnership that we hope to continue in many future designs. For Archirivolto Design, the best thing about working with esPattio is “interacting with competent people and with a new point of view thanks to the extensive track record of the entire Forma 5 Group”.

Asked about future designs for esPattio, Baelo’s creators were excited to be able to add “a chair, why not, or even better, a collection of seats to place around the Baelo table”, definitely an idea we will consider for the future of our catalogue.

Interested in finding out more about the minds behind Baelo? Visit their profile to learn more about the history of this Italian design studio.

Baelo, the most avant-garde meeting table, is here to stay

Posted on 9 de January de 20257 de February de 2025 by esPattio Marketing

This new design blends a bold personality with simple shapes to host everything from informal gatherings to critical decision-making sessions.

This month is packed with news for esPattio! Today, we wanted to introduce our first range of meeting tables. Baelo stems from our desire to venture into the world of meeting table design and diversify it, making it adaptable to all types of spaces, from corporate offices to restaurants and even for the home.

Designed by Italy’s prestigious studio Archirivolto Design, Baelo comes to market combining the commitment to quality that has been Grupo Forma 5’s hallmark for decades with esPattio’s signature Light, Colour and Warmth.

Would you like to know which colours and finishes will be available? Are you intrigued by the story behind our first range of meeting tables? Take a look at this short article and discover what will surely become your favourite meeting table!

The meeting table that defines innovation at its source

Perhaps Baelo’s greatest feature is its pedestal – in the shape of a bell or an inverted cup – which is created using the innovative rotomoulding technique. The process involves feeding a liquid or powder polymer into a mould, which is placed in an oven at a high temperature and rotated on two perpendicular axes around its centre of gravity. This allows the polymer to adhere to the mould’s walls. This results in much lighter pedestals than we would be able to manufacture using other techniques.

Thanks to this process, we have managed to create a hollow and seamless polymer pedestal, making it a perfect choice for the electrification options offered for each of the tables in the Baelo range.

The rotomoulding process is also part of our sustainability initiative. It not only means a drastic reduction in waste as long-lasting and harmful as plastic, but also a reduction in energy consumption, as this process is much more energy-efficient. Two ways that help us to take care of the environment From our skin, for the Earth.

Baelo, the perfect table for any meeting

Normally, when we think of meeting tables, we imagine impersonal environments, formal discussions and enclosed, dark spaces. Baelo casts all these stereotypes aside and stands out thanks to its unique value: its adaptability.

Baelo can be adapted to almost anyone’s needs. It is available with round, square, rectangular, elliptical and barrel-shaped tabletops. It also comes in two different heights: 74 cm medium tables and 110 cm high tables. The high tables are only available as a round, square or rectangular table. Finally, Baelo has the option to vary the number of pedestals that make up its base, from one pedestal for individual tables up to five for its larger configurations. Added to the infinite number of dimensions available for its tabletops, this makes Baelo a perfect table not only for any meeting room in an office building, but also perfect for use in dining rooms, restaurants, conference rooms, libraries, rest areas or even a home office.

In a sector where users demand furniture that is easy to understand, manage and transform, Baelo exceeds expectations by integrating seamlessly into any office or restaurant space. According to its creators, the Italian designers from Archirivolto Design, Baelo “has brought a touch of that home feel to the sector, which is necessary to add warmth to often sterile and impersonal office environments”.

Baelos “Light, Colour and Warmth

As you will already know, the soft seating brand esPattio offers products that break the mould in the traditional office, and Baelo is no exception. An infinite number of colours and finishes are available for its pedestal and tabletop to personalise Baelo according to your preferences, making it the perfect addition to your project.

Starting with its pedestal, produced in black or white using the rotomoulding process, it can be lacquered in any of the colours esPattio offers for this range. In an exclusive interview, part of the Archirivolto Design team told us that their preference for the pedestal was cold colours such as Black, Sombra or Alcázar, since “they are colours that clarify the shape and enhance the piece’s surface”. However, the other half of the Italian studio indicated that they preferred warm colours such as Gorafe, Duna or Cal. Two radically different preferences comfortably covered by our colour range available for this range of meeting tables.

As for the tabletop finishes, esPattio offers materials that include lacquered wood in the esPattio colour range, Dekton board in Eter, Soke, Umber and Nacre or the Archirivolto Design team’s favourite: European oak.

All the finishes for the pedestal, plus the tabletop finishes and the multiple dimensions available, give rise to an infinite number of personalisation possibilities for Baelo, which you can view in its Catalogue, by visiting our Seville premises after contacting our sales team, or by making an appointment at our showrooms across the world.

Baelo and its sustainable value

At Grupo Forma 5, we have been committed to sustainable growth in the furniture manufacturing sector for years. One of our great values in this regard is eco-design, which means that we design the piece to be sustainable from the moment we start thinking about it – not by merely making concessions during the manufacturing, distribution or sales process. Baelo is designed to be fully recyclable. 100% of its cardboard, wood, steel and polyethylene are recyclable, making it a product whose life cycle can be repeated at least six times.

The paint used to produce Baelo pieces is powder-based, with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Grupo Forma 5 has been committed to reducing emissions and waste from paint for over 20 years, from eliminating VOCs to reusing epoxy particles, recovering 83% of remaining particles using automated booth filters. This manages to eliminate the contaminating material.

You can view our sustainability policy on our website, click here.

Discover and personalise Baelo

Would you like to learn more about Baelo? Don’t worry, you can view the product on our website, where you will have access to all the available downloads for our first range of meeting tables.

If you want to see the full catalogue, click on the following image:

Here is a picture gallery of the photo session. If you want to download the entire gallery, click here.

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Design Sofas to Transform Your Spaces: Amivera

Posted on 22 de April de 20247 de February de 2025 by esPattio Marketing

Let me tell you a story: a conversation between design and the heart, where time stands still, and we immerse ourselves in the comfort offered by Amivera, the sofa that transforms any space.

When we think of design sofas, we seek more than just aesthetics. We want functionality, comfort, and versatility, and Amivera offers it all. From one, two, and three-seater sofas to a narrower armchair version, Amivera adapts seamlessly to offices, restaurants, hotels, and museums.

Would you like to know how this contemporary sofa can meet the needs of your projects? Keep reading and discover why Amivera is the ideal choice for those who seek style, quality, and customisation.

Amivera

Discover Amivera: A Contemporary Sofa with Exclusive Design

Launched in 2024, Amivera is much more than a piece of furniture: it’s a retreat where design and functionality meet. Designed by Jorge Herrera, this sofa stands out for its light yet robust metal frame combined with upholstered elements that ensure maximum comfort and a welcoming feel.

Available in one, two, and three-seater versions, Amivera fits any space, from living rooms to creative offices. Its design includes a unique feature: the piping, a touch of originality that outlines each piece and adds a distinctive flair to its aesthetic.

By the end of 2024, the Amivera family expanded with a table perfectly complementing this sofa, creating a comprehensive solution for work and leisure spaces.

Why Choose Amivera for Your Projects?

Amivera is not just a sofa; it’s a masterpiece of design that fits any professional or creative environment. Thanks to its versatility, it’s perfect for:

Offices: as a relaxation area or for informal meetings.
Hotels: creating cosy spaces in lobbies or suites.
Restaurants: offering an elegant and comfortable touch.
Museums: standing out with its timeless and refined design.

Its modular design also allows customisation according to project needs, always balancing style and functionality.

Amivera in iconic spaces: a journey from the South to the world

To showcase its full potential, we presented Amivera at the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Málaga, surrounded by works from artists such as Sorolla and Zurbarán. This iconic space perfectly reflected the cultural and artistic inspiration that defines both the museum and the sofa.

This presentation symbolises how Amivera can integrate into any architectural or interior design project, merging art and comfort in every detail.

Customise Amivera: colours, styles, and more

At esPattio, we believe every project is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of customisation options for Amivera:

12 finishes for the metal frame.
Upholstery from the most prestigious fabric brands.
Piping options in complementary or contrasting colours.

These features make Amivera a unique and adaptable piece, perfect for those seeking a modern sofa that combines style and functionality.

Contact our Sales Team and bring Amivera to your projects

Can you imagine Amivera in your designs? Get in touch with our sales team to discover all the possibilities this modern design sofa offers and explore our full collection of designer furniture.

Transform your spaces with Amivera and other esPattio products, and turn your projects into true masterpieces thanks to our range of designers. Don’t forget to mention us in your projects with our furniture on Pinterest and Instagram!