Benjamin Hubert of LAYER is the creative mind behind the Calma Lounge chair defined by its relaxed form and build. It is designed for the Spanish brand Andreu World and is an extension of the Calma task chairs that made its debut in 2022. The new Calma Lounge boasts the same comforting structure with a cocooning form that invites users to sit and relax.
Hubert shares, “People are increasingly searching for comfort – both mental and physical – and this desire is what drives the design of the Calma Lounge we designed for Andreu World. With its softly cushioned interior that wraps around the sitter, the lounge is a place to retreat to. It offers a deeply reassuring space – and in today’s world, that is a luxury.”
Image Credit: Benjamin Hubert, Andreu World
What's Driving This Trend
- Comfort-driven Furniture Design
- Furniture designs are increasingly focusing on comfort, blending psychological and physical relaxation elements in luxurious settings.
- Cocooning Home Environments
- Consumers seek home environments that provide a sense of security and relaxation, driving demand for design elements that mimic cocoon-like retreats.
- Integration of Soft Materials
- The use of soft, cushioned materials in furniture design is on the rise, creating an inviting and soothing atmosphere in both personal and professional spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The furniture manufacturing industry is seeing a surge in demand for innovative designs that prioritize comfort, pushing brands to rethink traditional seating concepts.
- Interior Design
- Interior design firms are capturing the trend of creating calming and comforting spaces, leading to increased collaborations with furniture designers to fulfill this need.
- Luxury Home Goods
- The luxury home goods sector is benefiting from consumers' desire for premium, comfortable spaces, increasing the appeal of high-end, cushion-enhanced furniture.
