The Toast Chair demonstrates a different approach to composing an upholstered armchair, and one that separates the backrests from the armrests. The components are of course joined, but they're made from separate pieces.
The seat and the rear support are stitched together with the same cuts of material; the forearm props are kept separate, yet connected together by a linking element that wraps around the back of the furnishing. It's as if the sitter and his seat are both receiving a warm hug. This lovely fuzzy feeling is further enforced with the choice of felt material for Odo Fioravanti's Casamania Toast Chair. The delightful piece comes in gentle neutral color schemes and the option of a richer burgundy.
Soft Embracing Armchairs
The Toast Chair Has Been Designed to Deliver a Built-in Hug
Trend Themes
1. Separate Components - The trend of separating components in traditionally joined furniture items presents an opportunity for customizable and adaptable pieces.
2. Built-in Hug - Incorporating design elements that provide a cozy and comforting experience, such as a built-in hug, can disrupt the traditional furniture industry and attract consumers seeking unique experiences.
3. Felt Material - The use of felt material in furniture design can create a tactile and sensory experience, leading to new opportunities for designers to explore different tactile materials and finishes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can benefit from the opportunity to create more customizable and adaptable pieces by adopting the trend of separating components.
2. Interior Design - The trend of incorporating design elements that provide a cozy and comforting experience, such as a built-in hug, can disrupt the traditional interior design industry and attract consumers seeking unique experiences.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The use of felt material in furniture design can create new opportunities for textile manufacturers to explore different tactile materials and finishes, leading to potential partnerships with furniture designers.