Arper furniture and Venetian textile company Rubelli have joined forces to reimagine the Bowl Chair by architect Lina Bo Bardi. The original Bowl Chair was designed in 1951 by Bo Bardi, who then worked with Arper to manufacture the chair.
The limited-edition collection was designed in honor of Lina Bo Bardi, who recently received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale. The collection features 500 chairs, all of which come numbered and upholstered in signature Rubelli fabrics - Lollipop or Eureka. These two fabrics boast playful patterns, vibrant hues of orange and speak to Bo Bardi's vibrant aesthetic.
Both chairs come complete with circular orange cushions upholstered in Rubelli fabrics - Ralph and Nap.
Image Credit: Arper, Rubelli
What's Driving This Trend
- Collaborative Design
- Arper and Rubelli collaborated to reimagine the Bow Chair to create a limited-edition collection upholstered in signature Rubelli fabrics.
- Revival of Mid-century Design
- The reimagining of Bo Bardi's original Bowl Chair demonstrates a renewed interest in mid-century design.
- Bold Colors and Patterns
- The vibrant hues and playful patterns of Rubelli's fabrics used in the collection showcase a trend towards bolder design choices.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Arper's collaboration with Rubelli to reimagine Bo Bardi's original Bowl Chair is an opportunity for furniture companies to reinvigorate classic designs with unique fabrics and materials.
- Textiles and Fabrics
- Rubelli's partnership with Arper in the limited-edition collection celebrates their history and craftsmanship in textile design and inspires other fabric companies to consider collaborations with furniture manufacturers.
- Interior Design
- The focus on mid-century design and bold colors and patterns in the limited-edition collection provides inspiration for interior designers to incorporate similar elements into their projects.
