Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet has added a new upholstered armchair to his Africa collection for outdoor furniture imprint Vondom. It evolves the classic monoblock silhouette into a softer model. The chair is kept simple with an injection-moulded plastic form of the original design.
It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces and can be customized with weather-resistant fabrics. It is also joined by another textural component. Quitllet explains the design process more, "The most beautiful thing for me? To create a product that stands the test of time. That remains just as beautiful after a storm, after a bath in saltwater, after years in the sun... what could be more ecological than a product built to last?"
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What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Outdoor Furniture
- Durable and weather-resistant designs transform outdoor furniture into long-lasting investments that prioritize eco-friendly practices.
- Customized Upholstery Solutions
- Tailored fabric options for outdoor chairs cater to diverse consumer preferences while enhancing durability.
- Evolution of Monoblock Design
- The adaptation of traditional monoblock chairs into softer, more versatile forms appeals to modern aesthetic and functional demands.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Furniture Industry
- Advancements in outdoor furniture design prioritize longevity and environmental sustainability, meeting consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Innovations in fabric technology offer weather-resistant materials that extend the life span of upholstered outdoor furniture.
- Industrial Design
- Evolving traditional furniture forms through modern materials and aesthetics creates opportunities for designers to blend form with function.
