Company and Contact Information
ALEA srl is headquartered in Caneva, Italy, with a US branch located in Miami, Florida. Contact details and websites are provided for both locations to facilitate communication and inquiries.
Design and Production Credits
The ERACLE furniture system is designed by Mirto Antonel. Photography credits go to Michele Guerra and Kleb Foto & Studio srl. Printing is handled by Grafica in snc, Verona, Italy. The cover photo features the "Ercole Farnese" statue from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, authorized by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
Product Concept and Design Philosophy
The ERACLE executive furniture system draws inspiration from the Greek hero Heracles (Eracle), symbolizing strength, harmony, and endurance. The design emphasizes timelessness and durability, combining innovative materials with refined aesthetics. A key design feature is the distinctive faceted geometry of the aluminium legs, reflecting both material innovation and stylistic sophistication.
Materials and Finishes
- Desktop Surfaces: Available in wood, leather, and back-painted glass, enabling creative contrasts with the frame.
- Storage Units: Feature sliding doors made from wood veneer or colored back-lacquered methacrylate, framed with anodized aluminium for ergonomic grip.
- Wood Finishes: Light Oak and Dark Oak options with an open-pore finish that enhances natural warmth and texture.
- Leather Upholstery: Multiple color options including white, black, brown, aluminium, and orange, adding prestige to executive environments.
- Additional Finishes: Embossed and matt lacquered surfaces in colors such as white, mocha, indigo, ruby, lime green, silver, black, and red, applicable to wood and leather surfaces.
Furniture Components and Functional Features
- The aluminium structural profiles are joined at precise 45° angles, allowing modular assembly and easy integration of accessories.
- Accessories include CPU holders and cable trays designed for vertical electrification management, enhancing workspace organization.
- The system supports rational, functional storage solutions while maintaining a domestic comfort feel.
Product Categories and Applications
The ERACLE system encompasses executive desks, storage units, meeting tables, pedestals, roll containers, and cabinets. These products are designed for prestigious office environments, combining functionality with high-end aesthetics.
Design and Functional Highlights
- Meeting tables blend the warmth of wood with innovative design to create elegant, refined spaces.
- The aluminium frame combined with wood or leather finishes offers versatility and premium quality.
- Integrated accessories enhance functionality without compromising the sleek design.
Material Details and Notes
Materials used include melamine for body structures and fronts, aluminium for frames, methacrylate for colored panels, and glass with transparent or satin finishes. The document notes that finishes shown are indicative and may vary due to printing processes. Technical and constructive modifications may occur to optimize models.
Summary of Critical Information
- Design Philosophy: Timeless, durable, and harmonious, inspired by classical mythology.
- Materials: Aluminium, wood (Light and Dark Oak), leather, glass, methacrylate, melamine.
- Finishes: Open-pore wood, multiple leather colors, embossed and matt lacquered surfaces.
- Functionality: Modular aluminium frame with 45° joints, integrated accessories for cable management and CPU support.
- Applications: Executive desks, storage units, meeting tables for prestigious office settings.
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