Hive – Slow Chair – $3155 (Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2007. Metal frame, aluminum legs, knit fabric.Made in Germany by Vitra) (above)
Love this chair. Made out of a metal frame with a high tech knit mesh fabric stretched over it like a nylon stocking. Love the clean lines…airy light feel due to the translucent knit fabric…and surprisingly for me, in this case, I even like the soft blush pink color. It comes in other colors too.
Made for Vitra by two brothers…here’s how Vitra’s website describes this well designed armchair:
“Thanks to the knit sling cover, the Slow Chair combines soft comfort with ergonomic support, which is further enhanced by thin seat and back cushions. The translucent sling cover replaces the thick cushions of traditional armchairs, resulting in a design that is lightweight, yet generously proportioned. The restrained appearance of the Slow Chair is equally appealing in the living room or winter garden, while offering unrestrained seating comfort.”
What do you think of this chair?
I’ll take two, please. Oh wait,they’re $3,000 bucks a crack. Nevermind. I can only dream. I love these chairs, and in my imagination there are two of them sitting next to my (also imaginary) George Smith two-seater sofa.
They’re modern, yet they kinda look retro to me, too.