Drift armchair

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red dot award: product design 2007

Even by itself, the Drift armchair has an autonomous look to it; as a pair it conforms to its original idea. Placing the armchairs in a mirror-image arrangement results in what appears to be a small, private communication centre. In everyday life, this lively use produces a captivating contrast to the rather puristic appearance of the armchair, which combines interesting contradictions: the large, curved form of the backrest and the opulent volume of the seat cushion generate a suggestive moment of suspense. The chair rests on a rotatable base plate so that the user can turn comfortably towards his opposite number. The swinging backrest also serves as a generous armrest. The chair is available in two variants, each with a mirror-image shape, and in different fabrics and leather in many colours to choose from.