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Upon chair Kinoko lounge chair

details to shapes, colours, and durable home. The richer leather version is ideal
materials, always following an intimately for indoor settings, from the living room
responsible and sustainable philosophy. to the study. Warm colors characterize the Kinoko sofa
powder-coated steel frame in coppery red
Bacchette folding chair, Mentsen design or black-veined brown.
The Mentsen creative duo was struck This family of playful and whimsical
by the evocative appeal of the classic Upon stool, by Sylvain Willenz poufs can be used individually, or multiple
safari folding chair, an archetype of the The Upon family boasts an ingenious pieces can be juxtaposed to create
20th century with echoes of elegant construction system with the addition of everchanging seating systems. Arkad
atmospheres and long summer evenings a new stool to the collection. The plywood includes a series of linear elements in two
outdoors. Bacchette continues to convey backrest seems to simply rest on the metal lengths and a curved corner element. The
those emotions as seen through a frame. The expertly crafted wood is 18 poufs are upholstered in natural wool.
contemporary lens. The piece’s character millimeters thick at the base and can
is emphasized by the two beechwood rods therefore be attached to the structure with Kinoko lounge chair, by Mentsen design
that give support to the backrest and act an invisible joint. At the opposite end, Rich materials and architectural rigor
as armrests, floating almost on the thin, it thins to 6 millimeters. The result is an meet for an expressive and bold contrast.
barely perceptible metal frame. original synthesis of minimalism, solidity The strong and simple frame encloses the
The informal version of Bacchette and comfort for a highly versatile stool, soft contours of the backrest and seat. The
with its hemp back and seat is meant to perfect for the kitchen or bar. The seat wide surface of the armrest becomes a
be experienced on a porch, veranda or is made of multilayer veneered wood or useful shelf for a book, a glass of wine or a
conservatory where intimate and relaxed upholstered in fabric or leather. cup of coffee as needed. The comfortable
conversation corners find their natural and ultra-modern Kinoko adapts easily
Candid stool, by Note Design Studio to any home living room, hotel lobby or
The challenge taken on by the office lounge. The chair is available in
Upon stool Stockholm studio for this piece, in synergy metal or solid ash wood. Seat and backrest
with Zilio A&C and all its excellence in are upholstered in elegant natural wool.
craftsmanship and detailing, was to create
a new concept for a chair that would Zilio A&C Zilio
be light and sturdy at the same time. A&C is one of the companies that make
A compact, lightweight design returns up the historic Manzano Chair District; it
in the new Candid stool, where a few has been producing chairs and furniture
simple elements come together naturally accessories for more than 60 years. It is
through a complex construction process a company where experience, handed
and careful jointing systems. Trapezoidal down from father to son, creates a delicate
supports offer the eye a continuous synergy between fine woods, traditional
variation in perspective, varying from craftsmanship, modern technology and
more delicate to bolder depending on a genuinely international approach.
the angle. The Candid stool and chair, Zilio A&C stands out for its refined
in natural or stained ash wood, lend style that gets at the essence of every
themselves to many diverse settings, from piece, sophisticated palette of carefully-
the home to the office. selected materials, and close attention to
every design and construction detail. Its
Arkad pouf system, by Note Design furnishings and accessories for homes
Studio and workplaces boast a longlasting,
An iconic and sculptural presence for timeless value and beauty. dw
the home or workplace, Arkad recalls the
arcades or porticoes of classic architecture. www.zilioaldo.it

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