Carl Hansen & Son has relaunched Kaare Klint's English Chair from 1931, inspired by 18th-century English chairs. The chair features wood as a decorative element, with advanced intarsia on the armrests, backrest, and under the seat. The back, sides, and seat are made of French canework, requiring a skilled weaver almost a week to complete one chair.
The Anagram Sofa from Vitra, designed by Stefano Panterotto and Alexis Tourron, offers adaptability and customization with its modular design. It allows for easy layout changes and can be tailored to different needs and lifestyles. The sofa is made with sustainable materials and is vegan-friendly. It is a perfect fit for modern office environments that require dynamic and adaptable furniture.
Luna Textiles has launched The Return Collection, a new line of sustainable fabrics inspired by Mexican architecture. The collection includes Corner Curve, Flora, and Terrene, which feature bold graphics, vivid colors, and textured surfaces. The fabrics are crafted using natural and recycled materials, reflecting Luna's commitment to the environment. The collection is suitable for commercial and hospitality interiors, offering a blend of sustainability, modern craft, and durability.
Arcadia's Flipside modular benches offer a fusion of simplicity and adaptability. Designed by Gemma Bernal, the collection features a slender profile, open metal frame, and modern design elements. It offers modular configurations with bench seats or benches and tables, with options for backrests and upholstery. The collection prioritizes comfort with built-in suspension webbing and passive-flex back cushions. Optional accessories include integrated power units. Flipside is suitable for various settings, from corporate offices to hospitality venues, providing inviting configurations and a modern appeal.
Allsteel announces the expansion of Gunlocke's Stratawood reconstituted wood veneer collection, introducing new grain patterns and finishes. The collection is sourced from FSC certified trees, emphasizing sustainability. Initially available for select collections, it offers customization and design versatility.
Boss Design has launched Remi, a tub chair that revolutionizes the sustainability of the furniture industry. By using Bio-Pur®, a bio foam made from renewable raw materials, Remi reduces the carbon footprint by 75% compared to traditional polyurethane foam. The use of Bio-Pur® maintains the quality and performance of the chair while offering a more sustainable production process. Boss Design plans to transition other products to Bio-Pur® and hopes to set a precedent for other manufacturers to follow in prioritizing sustainability.
Humanscale previews its first-ever lounge chair, the Diffrient Lounge, designed by Niels Diffrient, the "Father of Ergonomics." Combining work and relaxation, the lounge offers unparalleled adjustability and stems from meticulous ergonomics. Niels believed that chairs should adapt to the user, and his partnership with Humanscale began in 1998 with the development of the Freedom chair. The lounge aims to provide comfort and task functionality, reflecting Niels' philosophy of understanding people's wants and needs.
Carnegie has expanded its line of Biobased Xorel products, introducing the new patterns Nexus and Dash. Biobased Xorel is a bio-based, climate-positive, PVC-free textile made from rapidly renewable sugarcane. It has achieved various certifications and offers durability, stain resistance, and adaptability for a wide range of applications. The collection aims to provide designers with environmentally-conscious options and promote sustainable design.
