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Furniture roundup: rounded forms, circular values

BOOKMARK ARTICLE

Whether radically rounded, modular, consciously built to last or be disassembled, these furniture pieces reveal a market where comfort is key.


Trena

Crevin x Studio Roderick Vos

Trena is a knit fabric with a woven look, giving the furniture it’s upholstered on the illusion of having a woven finish. The colours of the fabric collection are inspired by the light and colours of Balinese culture, touching on Roderick Vos’s Indonesian roots.  Crafted partially from recycled yarns and produced using energy efficient techniques, the fabric reflects Crevin’s commitment to sustainable practices and beauty.


Knit One

Isomi x Paul Croft

In a striking departure from classic lounge furniture, Knit One by Isomi and Paul Croft doesn’t use foam, or for that matter, any traditional upholstery methods. The modular collection combines the tension of knit materials stretched over a flat-packable metal frame to create a cushioned feel, redefining what circular, environmentally responsible products can be.


Paradigm

Montana Furniture x Erik Rasmussen

A relaunch of Paustian, the modular sofa by Erik Rasmussen, the Paradigm sofa received an update from Montana Furniture, keeping its simple form and modularity and adding elements that give the piece more versatility and longevity. The sculptural system can be reconfigured to meet changing spaces and needs, and removable covers ensure that it can always be cleaned or restyled when needed. Fully replaceable components ensure repairability to meet the demands of vigorous use.


Lounge Pony

Potocco

Is it possible for an armchair to invite rest and evoke freedom, wildness and movement? Designer Vladislav Tolochko’s Lounge Pony armchair for Potocco does both. Rich colours and sinuous curves build on the brand’s linear minimalism, and the chair’s carefully constructed internal structure ensures it’s built to last.


Meantime

And Tradition x Anderssen & Voll

One of the most important things about a lounge chair is comfort – and the Meantime chair has got it. Designed by And Tradition and Anderssen & Voll, the chair’s material durability ensures that it will last a long lifetime of wear and tear, while its build enables disassembly, making it possible to separate the material components at the end of its life.


Shrinx

+Halle x Boris Berlin

PU foam, a petrochemical-based material with proven negative effects on human and environmental health, has for too long been the material of choice for furniture manufacturers. Shrinx, an armchair designed by Boris Berlin in partnership with +Halle, offers a radical alternative. By abandoning PU foam in favour of an innovative, patented fabric, Berlin takes a serious seat at the sustainability table.


Sundae modular lounge

DesignByThem x Jason Ju

The Sundae modular lounge’s round and overstuffed look prioritizes hyper-comfort, recovery and rest. Produced by DesignByThem and Jason Ju, the modular edition of this lounge comes in five components that can be assembled at will. It is made of commercial-grade materials, ensuring a long lifespan.

 
Trench

Acerbis

Known for its experimental, interdisciplinary approach to furniture-making, Acerbis has enlisted another design heavyweight, British-Canadian Philippe Malouin, to introduce a new design language to the brand. Trench (pictured), Le Cupole, Palla and Gigiona – a collection of sofas and armchairs, a table, an armchair and a decorative panel, respectively – challenge conventional perceptions and innovate on heritage designs. 

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