The Mentirosa Chair Invites You to Take One of Many Askew Positions
Amelia Roblin — May 3, 2013 — Art & Design
References: filippofrancescangeli & designspotter
Despite the fact that the majority of seating objects are designed and assembled to be as symmetrical as possible, many people choose to take postures that are anything but balanced. By offering an irregular surface, the Mentiròsa Chair caters to this tendency to slump to one direction or to recline sideways.
Designed by Italy's Filippo Francescangeli, in collaboration with Devoto, this piece features all of the necessities of a comfortable perch, yet they're configured unfamiliarly. One armrest is much lower and longer than the other and the backrest slopes from right to left. The Mentiròsa Chair seems to encourage you to take a seat, to swivel slightly and to lounge upon its boldly patterned surface with your legs angled one way and your opposite elbow for support.
Designed by Italy's Filippo Francescangeli, in collaboration with Devoto, this piece features all of the necessities of a comfortable perch, yet they're configured unfamiliarly. One armrest is much lower and longer than the other and the backrest slopes from right to left. The Mentiròsa Chair seems to encourage you to take a seat, to swivel slightly and to lounge upon its boldly patterned surface with your legs angled one way and your opposite elbow for support.
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetrical Seating - Designing seating objects with an irregular or lopsided surface to cater to the tendency of people to sit asymmetrically.
2. Unconventional Comfort - Incorporating all the features of a comfortable seat, yet assembling them in an unfamiliar configuration.
3. Encouraging Posture Variations - Designing seats that promote users to take different postures and slumps that are anything but balanced.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturing furniture that incorporates unconventional designs and features that promote varied postures and asymmetry in seating.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating asymmetric, unconventionally designed, comfortable seating objects in interior design projects to promote comfort and creativity.
3. Health and Wellness - Designing and promoting seating objects with unconventional and asymmetrical designs that promote healthy postures and encourage muscle stretching and relaxation.
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