armchairs & footstools

dedicated to relaxation, this revolving chair is composed of two conical plastic shells: a seat that joins the base and a backrest. the headrest is a curved piece of oak wood, padded on the inside that stems outwardly from the backrest. it bears the name of the indian region with breathtaking views of the himalayas and aspires to be, according to the designers, “a refuge from the world, a place to contemplate and read.”

the latest addition to the b&b atoll seating range is this new small armchair. agile and elevated in design, its thin metal legs evoke the style of the sofa and are ideally complemented by the characteristic shape of the cushions, which harmonise linearity with softness. the backrest and seat are characterised by two soft cushions that rest on a slightly inclined frame, providing the ideal balance between comfort and functionality.

it was inspired by a common type, namely folding armchairs designed to meet the need to move furniture around. beverly offers a modern version of the idea in which formal simplicity and the complementary role of other seats do not impair on its intrinsic elegance. conversely, materials are those adopted for important pieces, with the utmost care for detail and studied to enhance the slender and comfortable design.

designed by foster+partners, industrial design studio, cordoba is an armchair that combines design, precision and environmental responsibility. the oak wood frame recalls nordic precision and an oriental spirit, through an almost primordial combination that reveals accoutrements of absolute quality. the back and seat are made of thick leather, either smooth or embossed, which can be easily removed to allow for convenient maintenance and to be able to separate all materials when needed.

the small armchair do-maru is named after the ancient armour worn by samurai warriors, made up of painted and decorated thick leather plates that covered and protected the hero’s body. like the swivel armchair almora, designed by doshi-levien in 2014, once again the shell of the seat is made up of a couple of superimposed bodies, softened by paddings that can be upholstered with either fabric or leather. the cast aluminium back support boldly underlines the conical profile of the small armchair.

édouard is a family of innovative padded furniture endowed with powerful aesthetic and functional charm. the system offers two typologies which differ in the height of the frames. designed to enhance comfort with a wide seat and a high back, which can also be fitted with a headrest, studied to ensure efficient and excellent ergonomic support. covers are available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers with coloured raised stitch in relief that define the structures with an impressive graphic ef

the turned solid wooden frame is made of ash topped with a curved plywood backrest and seat. the armchair is available entirely in wood or with the seat covered in thick leather and can be complemented with a soft elliptical cushion upholstered in fabric or leather. eryt’s design is reduced to a minimum to meet technical requirements, guarantee a light-weight aesthetic, and provide comfort.

round, soft and sinuous shapes: this series of floor-standing seats without a metal base offers a new expression of comfort. they are islands that can be upholstered in leather or fabric, and placed alongside to create unique playful solutions. the double-colour versions and those that mix leather and fabric are original with horizontal and vertical surfaces establishing a dialogue with each other through nuances of shades or with stronger contrasts.

the name recalls the butterfly because, as explained by the author, “the backrest designs the two wings with the head resting between them and protected by them.” it seems carved out of a block of material from which its inverted truncated cone shape derives. with a powerful personality, its swivel system facilitates contact with the surrounding environment. the chair includes an ottoman footrest for an absolutely relaxing position.

naoto fukasawa continues his research on upside-down truncated cone shaped seats, and, for this project addresses the need to explore the seating with armrests. two forms are ergonomically designed and developed to obtain a relaxing easy armchair with a high back and headrest, and a conversation armchair with a low back. both armchairs have a swivel base and visible metal hinge in the back part that, as with the iconic papilio series, allow to remove the cover, available in fabric or leather.

equipped with a swivel aluminium base with four spokes, it has an unprecedented mechanism, perfectly hidden in the frame, that allows the simultaneous movement of the backrest and the seat. to control the movement, all you have to do is operate a lever strategically placed between the cushion and the armrest: once you have reached the most comfortable position, you release the lever and the backrest stops at the desired angle. the upholstery is available in leather or fabric.

its principal feature, which is comfort, issues from relations between the inclination of backrest and seat, while its unmistakable distinctive trait is the aluminium foot. a small detail that endows a rather traditional product with a genuine modern touch and lightness, which have made it a timeless sofa.