With its classic good looks, can you really blame the Maharam Shell Chair by Carl Hansen and Son for its perpetual smile? The curved seat reaches up to embrace the body and create a comfortable perch that is also strikingly sculptural.
Crafted from form-pressed hardwood laminates, it takes time to create the perfect form of this seat collection, a collaboration between Carl Hansen and Son design studio with the Maharam textile brand. Reinvigorating the vision set out by furniture craftsman Hans J. Wegner from 1963, this new series of 20 limited edition chairs sees the retro design outfitted with funky patterns and modern textures such as leather and homespun wool.
The Maharam Shell Chair collection is dramatically dynamic and enhances settings with its sculptural presence.
Sculpturally Smiling Seating
Carl Hansen and Son Bring You the Classic Shell Chair Collection
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Seating - Incorporating art-inspired designs into furniture creation for a unique customer experience.
2. Collaborative Design - Partnering with other design studios or textile brands to create limited edition collections.
3. Retro Design - Reimagining classic designs from the past with modern textures and patterns for a fresh look.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves by incorporating more sculptural and art-inspired elements into their designs.
2. Textiles - Opportunities to collaborate with furniture manufacturers to create limited edition collections that combine different textures and patterns.
3. Interior Design - Opportunities to incorporate more retro-inspired designs into modern interior settings for a mix of classic and contemporary styles.