When searching for furniture the natural inclination is to analyze how it appears from the front. Dining chairs, however, are different because they are tucked under the table where it is difficult to appreciate that view. Let’s remember that dining chairs are usually approached from the side and back. Adding unexpected details to the backside of a chair makes them more dynamic and interesting.
Product Source: Bartoli Design
Bartoli Design’s 1085 uses Italian leather for the back and seat. The natural hide is softened and folded around the frame, then pinned with a nautical tie-rod. The folding plays with the natural properties of leather textures by revealing an under layer of subtle suede material.
Product Source: Flexform
The Crono by Antonio Citterio blends comfort and elegance. The armrests flare at the perfect point for elbows to relax. The back is hand-woven with cowhide cording, creating a visual pattern of solid and void. The upholstered seat invites the diners to linger long after the final course has been served.
Product Source: Vonnegut Kraft
A traditional chair has a relatively square shaped seat with four legs in each corner. But what if the seat is round? Vonnegut Kraft’s designers play with this concept. Kana Chair’s main structural frame becomes legs, arm rests, and back in a fluid movement. Lucious mohair is upholstered on the cushions.
Product Source: agrippa
As designers we often dive head first down the rabbit hole, searching for the perfect product. We develop intense crushes along the way. The Sara Bond arm chair sparks that fire. Available in walnut, ash and oak, the wood is lovingly carved into spectacular curves with delicate valleys. The weight is balanced, and the back is sculpted for maximum comfort. Each chair is handcrafted in the Mediterranean city of Valencia, Spain. #swoon
