Under Cover: Contract Trend
Bringing casual comfort to the office space, the upholstery of these laid back armchairs is wrapped, draped and folded around the frame. As well as making a stylish statement, the removable covers are a practical option that allow for easy care and maintenance in high use areas.
The quilted covers of Inga Semp©‘s Ruche sofas and armchairs for Ligne Roset are draped over a metal frame. To encourage relaxation, one arm of the chair is raised higher than the other to allow the user to sideways as well as straight on.
Kristina Kjær‘s describes the green woolen upholstery of her Strik armchair as a ‘knitted sweater’. Fitted over a solid ash frame, the upholstery is reversible and can also be used as a blanket.
The armrests of Osko+Deichmann‘s Superkink armchair for Swedish brand BlÃ¥ Station, are made from fabric looped around a bent steel tube frame.
The Dowel Chair by Irish design studio Notion is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Windsor chair. A removable fabric back rest cover provides extra comfort.
A single piece of felt wrapped around a solid wooden frame forms the back and armrests of Giancarlo Cutello’s Ivetta rocking chair for Formabilio.
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