From Office to Accent: Chairs that demand Attention

Feature Image: Student Depot Dormitory, Poland by MIXD; Photography Credits: Jakub Bak

“What’s in a chair?” Shakespeare would have asked if he was a pioneering designer instead of an illustrious author. A chair transcends its mere function of providing a place to sit. It possesses the remarkable capacity to convey character, reflect personality, and assert one’s status. A well-crafted chair can also support good posture through its ergonomic design. But yet, one of the most remarkable things a chair can do is become the focal point of a space and instantly add a dash of design panache. Let’s acquaint ourselves with a selection of bespoke chairs that command undivided attention in vivid colours.

That Unmissable Rustic Charm

Pun intended. Wilkhahn brings a striking, lightweight modular table solution with Versa. One that can tailor itself depending on the room’s spatial constraints, the number of people using it and the overarching design concept it houses in. The innovative bayonet lock connects the frame and top, enabling effortless assembly, extension, reduction, or disassembly without additional tools or technical know-how. Take a pick from different shapes and sizes, a varied colour palette and a surface catalogue to suit your design theme.

Maximum comfort, maximalist style.

Burra is an awe-inspiring sculptural lounge chair that is made in order to suit any design theme and preference. A distinctive chair that can help bring up the accent game, Burra has a swivel function and a rounded seat that lets one escape into a world of unparalleled comfort. The fusion of elastic bands with firm and plush moulded foam caresses while its inner steel reinforcement frame endures, adding to its robustness.

A versatile chair that speaks multiple design languages fluently.

Designed by Mario Ruiz, the REVER armchair combines elegance and comfort and is suitable for both workspaces and home offices. It flows. This adaptable, high-quality collection drenched in superior craftsmanship offers various back heights and shell options, including upholstery, oak veneer, or walnut veneer. Its swivel base comes in white, black, or polished aluminium options and impresses subtly. Its high-back versions feature an adjustable headrest and reclining backrest to optimise comfort and effortlessly elevate a room’s visual appeal.

A visual pop for office spaces.

MONO has multiple applications to infuse vitality in an office space. Poised in the confines of a meeting room or in the conviviality of a lounge area, one can use it to start a short conversation or long brainstorming sessions – it will not disappoint. This minimalistic yet stylish chair offers a level of comfort that is unheard of in this category of chairs. It comes with the option of a cushion, is stackable, and is also suitable for outdoors. Made from one material, MONO is a testament to unadulterated design purity, characterized by clean, unembellished lines.

A delicate plumage of flawless design.

SWAN™ has a reverberating charm that comes naturally with the absence of straight lines. First developed in the garage of Arne Jacobsen in Copenhagen, the iconic chair has been in production since 1958. When placed strategically in a room, its vivid colours are perfect for accenting, facilitating the intermingling of form and function.  The chair is fully customizable and can be enveloped in various fabric or leather upholstery options. It boasts a moulded synthetic shell resting on an aluminium star base, cushioned with cold foam. Its star-shaped aluminium base is elegantly affixed to a satin-polished steel pedestal.

Like a butterfly on a brick.

With its shape and composition inspired by a butterfly leaning on a brick, Bable is an amalgamation of fragility and resilience. This work-of-art-like office chair deserves all the spotlight as it transcends mere utility. It offers a 360-degree swivel and acts like a cocoon of comfort with its fluid lines and soft shell. Named after its designer, Emmanuel Babled, the chair can be equipped with a USB and upholstered in suave fabrics or leather. Its base comes in white pigmented ash or DuPont Corian® Glacier White options.

A Mediterranean sit-down.

Drawing inspiration from the poetic interplay of the Mediterranean landscape’s natural elements, such as wood, rope, and metal, and the fluid, overlapping roof panes, the sofa can mesmerizingly transform an office space. Choose from rich colour options for the cushions, frame, and rope, and tastefully incorporate the sofa in an office aesthetic. Nestle it in breakout rooms or showcase it as a statement piece; Teja helps cast an indelible visual narrative. Accent it with white, gold, or a calming pastel colour palette for an unforgettable visual design.

The confluence of innovation and research.

Recipient of the prestigious German Design Award 2023, Icon displays an unwavering commitment to pioneering research and ingenious innovation. Embracing shapes and geometric lines, the cosy armchair has a 5-spoke base and a synchronised mechanism integrated into the seat, allowing the back to be adjusted for an ergonomic posture. It is suitable for all kinds of applications and has a particular penchant for elevating the aesthetics of professional workspaces. Icon opens up the design canvas with its vibrant and customizable colour palette for its removable upholstery.

A fabric masterpiece.

Like a vivacious spark that could uplift an office space, the Pippi lounge chair sits perfectly wherever you place it. Draped entirely in vibrant bi-elastic fabric, the four-legged chair with steel feet is versatile and lightweight. Its upholstery, padding and feet can also be customized to seamlessly sync with any design narrative. The Pippi collection, designed by Roberto Paoli, has two elegantly curved tubes that make up its robust original structure. Pippi ‘sits’ tall as an epitome of innovative craftsmanship and design artistry.


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