The Olimpico Theatre is the last work of architect Andrea Palladio (1508 - 1580) and is considered to be one of his greatest masterpieces. The theatre was commissioned from Palladio by the Accademia Olimpica of Vicenza, founded in 1555 with cultural and scientific objectives, such as the promotion of theatre.

It is the first and the oldest indoor repertory theatre of the modern age. Construction started in 1580 and the theatre was inaugurated on 3 March 1585, after the creation of the celebrated fixed scenery by Vincenzo Scamozzi. These wooden structures are the only ones left from the Renaissance era and are still in an excellent state of conservation.

Aresline had the honour of custom designing and manufacturing the extremely comfortable cushions to improve use of the stepped platform by the audience. The cushions are made of ergonomic gel and covered in a precious red velvet with the embroidered logos of the theatre and our company, which sponsored their manufacture.

The cushions form a single seat and backrest and are easily stored, allowing rapid removal when the show is over.