Although many seating designs feature separate pieces for the backrest and the actual seat, the Concorde Chair brings attention to these two components in a way that is both subtle and exciting. The two slightly curvaceous pieces meet together only to dip down to the floor as though they were being sucked into quicksand.
Originally designed by the late Pierre Paulin in 1960, furniture manufacturer Artifort has decided to raise the Concorde Chair from the dead in a more modern and minimalist fashion. Although the Concorde Chair once served as seating in the waiting room of the French Concorde airport, hence its name, it would make a great addition to any home or office. It is the perfect blend between retro and contemporary.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Seating Design
- Designing seating furniture that combines retro and contemporary elements.
- Minimalist Furniture Revival
- Reviving classic furniture designs in a modern and minimalist style.
- Distinctive Backrest and Seat Design
- Creating seating designs that highlight the individual components of backrest and seat.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to revive and update classic designs for contemporary consumers.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating retro seating designs into interior design projects, blending vintage and modern aesthetics.
- Airport and Public Spaces
- Just like the original use in airport waiting rooms, exploring opportunities to bring unique seating designs into public spaces like airports or waiting areas.
