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Armchair

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Chicago Line Armchair

Alexandre Kasper Armchair Furniture

Chicago Line

Chicago Line is an armchair with a matching ottoman, designed for long periods of seated rest. The armchair is made of solid wood machined with five axis technology, and the arms are shaped on a computer numerical control lathe. The seat combines two gentle curves that follow human anatomy with high performance foam. All wooden parts are machined so that the armchair appears as a single piece. The form is inspired by the modern and industrial architecture of the city of Chicago. The ottoman extends the comfort and completes the set.

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Maria Armchair

Alexandre Kasper Armchair Furniture

Maria

The Maria Armchair is a product crafted with care and attention, consolidating Brazilian design and carrying a genuinely national name. Its design emphasizes ergonomics and comfort, combined with the precision of CNC machining and refined handcrafted finishing. Its uniqueness lies in the harmony between sculptural forms and balanced proportions, conveying lightness without sacrificing robustness, resulting in an authorial and timeless piece.

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Alvorada Armchair

Larissa Sanches Armchair Furniture

Alvorada

Inspired by the quiet transition of dawn, the Alvorada Armchair reflects moments of pause, renewal and introspection. Its enveloping laminated wood shells evoke distant mountains on the horizon, while the integrated upholstery and matching ottoman create a supportive and tactile seating experience that encourages relaxation and mental restoration. By combining organic references with ergonomic precision, the armchair offers a sense of comfort and balance, reinforcing the home as a place of refuge, presence and well being.

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Flora Armchair

Victor Leite Armchair Furniture

Flora

Flora is an armchair designed for free and informal rest. The continuous curved form removes the boundaries between seat, backrest and arms, inspired by the opening of a flower bud. The asymmetrical shell allows sitting, leaning or lying in several positions, without mechanisms or adjustments. The base is made of solid tauari wood and the shell of pressed curved multilaminate wood, finished by hand and upholstered with sustainable materials. A loose roll cushion adds support in different uses. Flora measures 108 by 110 by 90 centimetres.

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Trenta Armchair

Lorenzo Razzera Armchair Furniture

Trenta

Trenta is an armchair with an adjustable backrest. A metal mechanism at the rear sets three reclining angles, so the seat suits conversation or rest. The base is made of stained Tauri wood from reforestation, and the inner shell uses anatomical plywood. The wooden parts are shaped by high-precision CNC machining, while the natural leather upholstery is made by hand. Metal parts receive an electrostatic coating. Continuous curved lines and smooth transitions give the armchair a sculptural form. A matching ottoman completes the set.

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Laguna Armchair

Aciole Felix Armchair Furniture

Laguna

Laguna is a low lounge armchair. The frame is firm and the seat is deep and enveloping. Laguna combines several materials in one piece, including hardwood, metal, upholstery fabric and natural cane. The mix of materials allows many finish combinations, so the armchair can suit different interior styles. The black wood frame and the rounded caned back refer to Brazilian midcentury furniture. The armrests are set high to support the arms in an open and relaxed sitting position. Laguna is produced in Brazil.

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Wave Armchair

Crystian Freiberger Armchair Furniture

Wave

Wave is an armchair inspired by the form of ocean waves. The shape holds more volume at the base and tapers gradually towards the ends. The seat and the backrest are suspended and do not touch each other, because the structure is made entirely of fiberglass. Five separate molds are used, and the resulting parts are joined by lamination. The curved base allows a slight rocking motion. The cover is closed by a hidden plastic clip sewn to the fabric, without zippers or staples. The armchair measures 800 mm in width, 950 mm in depth and 650 mm in height.

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Anima Armchair

Pietro Luigi Verona Armchair Furniture

Anima

The Anima armchair is a notable design that takes its cues from the forms and materials present in nature. By focusing on playful and symmetrical shapes, it seeks to create positive experiences for its users, evoking the uplifting sensations often associated with natural elements. Designed through meticulous observation of Brazil's diverse fauna and flora, the armchair transforms these inspirations into a concrete product. It reflects the striking silhouettes found within Brazil's ecosystems, highlighting both the authenticity of its playful features and the elegance of its organic lines.

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Fly Armchair

Pepê Lima Armchair Furniture

Fly

Fly is an armchair designed for indoor spaces. The design is based on studies of deconstructivist composition, so the parts appear separated, as if exploded, while forming a harmonious whole. Rounded edges between the surfaces soften the visual discontinuity. A solid wooden structure inside supports the seat and the backrest and carries the other elements. The structure is covered with foam and fabric, and the parts and the feet are screwed in hidden positions. Two pointed elements under the armrests add strength to the arms and the feet. Fly measures 91 x 73 x 80 cm.

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Push Collection Armchair

Alessandro Morello Armchair Furniture

Push Collection

Push Collection is a modular seating range built around a stackable armchair. The armchair design is reduced to a minimum in order to reveal the essence of each element. Only two materials are used: die-cast and extruded aluminium for the frame, which is fully recyclable, and technical fabric obtained from recycled PET bottles for the upholstery. By replacing a few parts of the seat frame, four items can be produced: a chair, an armchair, a backless seat and a two-seater armchair. The collection joins minimal form with sustainability and robustness.

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Ryo Armchair

Yuto Yamada Armchair Furniture

Ryo

Ryo is an armchair shaped as a single continuous form. The undulations run from the seat to the back and create an uninterrupted loop. The design started from the question of whether a common piece of furniture could take a freer form. The complex three-dimensional surface was difficult to produce and was achieved by using stretch fabric. The armchair measures 725 millimetres in width, 730 millimetres in depth and 800 millimetres in height. The curved shell envelops the person who sits on it and adds a sculptural element to the space.

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Niemeyer II Armchair

Joana Santos Barbosa Armchair Furniture

Niemeyer II

Designed by Joana Santos Barbosa, the rounded forms of the Niemeyer II armchair are influenced by the modernist House of Canoas of Oscar Niemeyer. Having a refined design with architectural details, this armchair is minimal and yet a statement piece. The upholstery work is meticulous, with seams reduced to essential, in order to reproduce the backward movement of flat roof when seen from an aerial view. Upholstered in a special woven bouclé, this welcoming armchair receives people with a gentle embrace and feels the most comfortable place in the room.

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