Arabella - lounge chair

Arabella is conceived as a grounded sculpture—a lounge piece that dissolves the boundary between furniture and form. Its low, monolithic mass anchors the room while the offset cylindrical backrest introduces a quiet asymmetry, suggesting movement within restraint. The intent is not to dominate, but to seduce through softness—a chair that invites a diagonal sit, a languid sprawl, a more instinctive way of occupying space. It speaks to the language of contemporary hospitality lounges and residential minimalism, where comfort is expressed through volume rather than ornament.

Arabella operates in the realm of sculptural minimalism . The geometry is deliberately reduced: a generous, rounded seat block paired with a floating bolster back—pure, elemental, and almost primitive in its clarity. The absence of visible legs reinforces the illusion of a soft mass hovering just above the floor.

Materiality drives the visual experience. In boucle or chenille and many other, the surface becomes tactile—light catches on the irregular weave, amplifying depth across its curved planes. In deeper tones (olive, moss), the chair reads as dense and architectural; in lighter neutrals (ivory, almond), it becomes cloud-like, dissolving into its surroundings. Seams are restrained, often blind or subtly traced, allowing the silhouette - not detailing - to carry the narrative.

Construction

Beneath its soft expression, Arabella is engineered with discipline:

• Internal Frame: Kiln-dried hardwood structure with reinforced curved blocking to maintain the integrity of the circular footprint and backrest anchoring point.
• Suspension System: Elastic webbing or sinuous springs calibrated for a medium-soft, lounge-oriented sit.
• Foam Build-Up: Multi-density polyurethane layering - firmer core for structure, topped with softer comfort foam and optional down/feather wrap for a relaxed, slightly “lived-in” crown.
• Backrest Integration: The cylindrical bolster is structurally fixed into the base frame (not purely decorative), providing ergonomic lumbar support while maintaining the visual lightness of a floating element.
• Upholstery Execution: Fully upholstered in high-performance boucle/chenille or a fabric of choice with tight tailoring over complex radii; seams are strategically placed to follow curvature and minimize visual interruption.
• Base Detail: Discreet recessed feet create a shadow gap, giving the piece its subtle lift.

Overall Expression

"Arabella is less about sitting on a chair and more about settling into a form" . It’s emotional, tactile, and quietly confident—an object that doesn’t ask for attention, yet inevitably holds it.